From Stress to Success: Optimizing Brain Performance With Resilience

1. Introduction

Stress indeed comes when a person wants to achieve all goals with support and thinks that he/she has to figure out everything all at once rather than one by one. Optimizing brain performance with resilience involves cultivating mental and emotional resilience to enhance cognitive function, decision-making, and overall well-being. When you apply resilience principles to brain health, you can improve your cognitive abilities, focus, and emotional well-being (Antonova et al., 2021). Brain optimization is the process of putting the brain through optimal fundamental skill development, which is essential for learning. To improve the human brain, neurogenesis, and neuroplasticity are two essential components. New brain cells are created by neurogenesis, and these new brain cells can be used in useful ways thanks to neuroplasticity. A professional researcher utilizes specialized tools and software to painstakingly measure and map out the various regions and neurological networks within the brain in a process known as brain mapping (Oken et al., 2015). Brain mapping can shed light on a person's brain activity. Using brain function mapping, researchers can identify which brain regions are not operating properly and may be the source of neurological problems (Nooripour et al., 2021). They are able to determine the underlying cause of any psychological or physical issues the patient may be experiencing.

Medical practitioners can build targeted remedies for any ailment or condition with the use of a brain function assessment. A brain specialist can use the brain map to develop a treatment plan that concentrates on the parts of the patient's brain that are producing their symptoms. The term “high cognitive performance” or “peak brain performance” describes the accomplishment of cognitive and executive functions that are functioning at their best and most efficient levels. When your brain is functioning at its best, it can take in information and process it more quickly and effectively (Chudzicka-Czupała et al., 2023). This way of working typically enables you to solve a challenging puzzle more quickly and efficiently without having to overthink it. The COVID-19 pandemic's impacts on cognitive function are depicted in Figure 1, along with some straightforward neuroscience-based recommendations for improving students' learning outcomes and mental wellness.

Some strategies to optimize brain performance with resilience (Varma et al., 2021) are enlisted as follows:

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  Mindfulness Meditation: Practicing mindfulness meditation can improve your ability to manage stress and enhance cognitive function. It helps you stay present, reduce anxiety, and improve focus and attention.

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  Physical Exercise: Regular physical activity has. It increases promotes the release of neurochemicals like endorphins and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), and supports cognitive function.

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  Healthy Diet: Proper nutrition is essential for brain health function. Foods like fish, leafy greens, berries, and nuts are particularly beneficial.

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  Adequate Sleep: Cognitive performance and emotional resilience. Aim for 7-9 hours of restful sleep per night to support memory consolidation and emotional well-being.

Figure 1.

Effects on the cognitive processes