Mental Models: Brain Effects While Working From Home: #54

Norepinephrine sends signals widely throughout the brain that move us into a task motivated stated. A brain regain called the locus coeruleus located in the brain stem is involved in the release of norepinephrine. As we shift to a more passive state, another type of brain cell called astrocytes take over (they get their name from their star shape). Astrocytes cells support neurons in the brain, and are the most abundant glial cells in the brain. A study by Yu Mu et al, 2019 (link below) with Zebra fish shows that Norepinephrine was released when they are moved to actively swim. Meanwhile, astrocyte activity increased when the fish moved to a passive state. When workers get tired, just like the Zebra fish who felt they were not getting anywhere with their swimming, a passive state sets in the brain. To overcome this passive state and increase Norepinephrine release into the brain, take a break or change up work pattern to increase productivity again. Other ways to increase task-engaged brain activity include getting early light exposure and exercising. Stay safe and healthy out there! For more on best investing strategies, avoiding bias and learning about your brain BUY 5 star reviewed “Understanding Behavioral Bia$” on Amazon - link here: http://amzn.to/2XHtsOE Links: Glia Accumulate Evidence that Actions Are Futile and Suppress Unsuccessful Behavior https://www.cell.com/cell/pdf/S0092-8674(19)30621-X.pdf Decision Fatigue Mental Models podcast…. Russell Foster book on sleep. https://www.amazon.com/Circadian-Rhythms-Short-Introduction-Introductions/dp/0198717687 Video of Dr. Daniel Krawczyk and George Baxter on ETFguide Which Behavioral Traits are Hurting Your Investment Results? https://youtu.be/34VnOUyNgcA Investors are often their own worst enemies. That's what investing great Ben Graham once concluded. In this episode, Lynn Dolan @ETFguide TV talks with Authors Daniel C. Krawczyk and George H. Baxter, JD, CFA about their new book Understanding Behavior BIA$: A Guide to Improving Financial Decision Making. Both men also host the Mental Models Podcast. https://youtu.be/34VnOUyNgcA Other resources for ETFguide TV viewers: 1. Free ETF Guides https://tinyurl.com/y2gep5kj 2. Habits of the Investing Greats https://tinyurl.com/y6cg9n4v 3. Index Investing Show https://tinyurl.com/y3862uaa