I’m a retired brain surgeon and I wanna tell you why you feel like life is passing by. I just need one minute to explain this to you so hang in there. Repetitive daily routines stop the brain from recording clear detailed memories. When every day looks the same, your brain does not track time the same as a clock does. It tracks change. If nothing new happens then days, months, and years start to blur together. This is know as Time compression. When life lacks variety, your brain compresses past days together, making it feel like time is sped up. To stop feeling like life is passing you by, add new experiences to your life. Break routine habits, like changing your daily home routine, taking a different route to work, or trying a new hobby. Schedule small trips or plan new adventures so your days do not blend together. Practice mindfulness by staying fully focused on what you are doing right now and not trying to race off to the next task. Keep a journal and write down happy memories or memorable parts of the day before you go to sleep. Take deep, calm breaths when you feel anxious or rushed to return your focus to the moment. You can and you will retrain your brain to not feel like life is passing you by by following these few simple measures.

I wonder why this post resonated with so many people. This is a much more common feeling than I expected. And it seems time has sped up for people since the starting of the pandemic based on all the comments.

Take 1 minute and try this out. I bet it will help make you feel less anxious.

You should try this!

Thank you so much for all your love. I feel so blessed to do what I love again with the people I love. Thank you to Mom for working so hard behind the scenes, my two awesome sisters Gracy and @AnnieAgar for their endless love and support to allow us to continue this.

Learn what it’s like to have been a Neurosurgeon from a Retired Brain and Spine surgeon who practiced for 30 years. #doctor #medicalstudent #lifetips

Here are some of the signs of a potential brain aneurysm. Knowledge is power! September is Brain Aneurysm Awareness month and Brain Aneurysm Foundation is a nonprofit doing important research, education, and support. Make sure to check out their page to learn more.

Do you ever get sick around the start of fall as the weather changes? Well here’s why and these are 4 action steps you can take to help wart off the seasonal flu or flu-like symptoms. The cool dry air of autumn reduces the moisture inside your nose and mouth. These moist membranes usually trap germs before they enter your lungs. When your membranes dry out, viruses then enter your body easier. Cooler temperatures of fall hinder your immune system enough to allow viruses to reproduce and spread faster throughout your respiratory system. Autumn brings higher levels of mold spores and weed pollens which can irritate the respiratory tract and trigger cold-like symptoms. The action steps are: - Wash your hands often and avoid placing your fingers in or around your eyes, mouth and nose. - Prioritize nutrition, exercise and sleep to promote a healthy immune system. - Take a Vitamin D supplement to combat the lack of sunlight and help boost your immune system. - Use a humidifier at home to keep your mucous membranes moist.

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I’m a retired neurosurgeon and want to explain the problem with early morning coffee. It will take less than a minute to explain this. You see, when you wake up, your brain naturally triggers a rapid spike in cortisol known as the Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR). This morning surge of cortisol helps mobilize energy for your day, increases blood sugar for energy and naturally helps you start to feel awake. It helps transition your body from a sleeping state to an active state. The Problem The problem with early morning coffee between 6-8 am is two fold. Firstly, forcing a caffeine spike first thing in the morning on top of an already spiking cortisol can overstimulate your nervous system causing jitters, anxiety, an elevated blood sugar and a rapid heartbeat. Secondly, over time your body can build a tolerance and produce less natural morning cortisol resulting in morning exhaustion and mid-afternoon energy crashes. The Solution The best time to drink coffee is between 9:30-11:30 am or about one to two hours after waking up. This is because your body’s natural cortisol level is starting to drop this point giving you the strongest boost from caffeine. Additionally, you could try a second small cup between 1-3 pm to help you stay awake after lunch. And lastly, ideally stop drinking coffee around 8 hours before you go to bed because it can ruin your sleep and disrupt your body’s natural clock.

Somethings in life cannot be faked. Ironman race is one of those. 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike ride and 13.1 mile run. #ironmantraining #ironman

Update on our race. Not what I was hoping for but you can’t win them all! Will share more soon and wanted to thank all the amazing volunteers and everyone else who came up and said hi!!

Our Ironman race tomorrow includes a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike ride and a 13.1 mile run done in succession. It will be a long hard day but anything truly worthwhile in life is never easy.

Here are 3 techniques that will help you overcome your fear of public speaking. #publicspeaking

2 days until our half Ironman! We have arrived in Frankfort, Michigan

My wife Cindy and I strolling aimlessly through Lincoln Park in Chicago. That’s called Retirement! #reallife #husbandandwife

Enjoying the start of my 62nd birthday by cooking breakfast for my wife in Chicago. #birthdayboy🎉 #lifestyle #reallife

What do you think? Obviously just joking here 😂

Turning 62 in 2 days. Doing the Michigan half Ironman in 5 days. Grateful to be alive and the ability to do hard things.