Perform in the Memletic State#

Memletic State is when your body and mind are in the best condition for learning. This chapter tells you how to get in that state. Applying the information in this chapter will increase your learning performance without using any of the other techniques in this book. Being in Memletic State also helps improve your health and well-being, with resulting benefits in many other areas of your life.

I’ve grouped the major contributors to Memletic State into three layers. These are the cell, physical and mental state layers. In summary, the elements that make up each of these layers are:

• Cell State Layer: Water, Glucose, Oxygen, and Basic Nutrients.

• Physical State Layer: Health, Fitness, Relaxation, Environment, Sleep and Body Rhythms, and Supplements.

• Mental State Layer: Health, Fitness, Relaxation, Attention and Concentration, Positive Mental Attitude, and Goals.

The learning state diagram below shows these layers and elements. Cell state is fundamental and therefore the innermost layer. You will find it hard to learn without satisfactory functioning of cells. The next layer is the physical state layer. These elements impact how well you breathe, circulate blood, fight off illness and more. The outer layer is the mental state layer. The elements of this layer are within our mind. Notice how cell state layer supports the physical state layer, and the physical state layer supports the next layer out, the mental state layer.

CAUTION. This chapter includes information on health and fitness. This is not specific advice for your personal situation. Applying the content in this chapter may involve changes to your diet, physical activity levels and other day-to-day behaviors. If you plan to make changes to these areas, you should always consult a medical practitioner or other appropriate specialist. Discuss activities that may affect particular illnesses or conditions you have. This applies in particular to:

• Breathing exercises if you have any lung illness or condition

• Physical exercise if you are unfit or have a heart or lung condition.

• Supplements, especially if you suffer any form of illness or are on any medication.