Have you ever wished you could remember things more easily, stay focused without effort, or just feel sharper all the time?
Well, it’s not just a dream – it’s possible! But it won’t happen automatically. You have to put in a little effort.
There’s a growing movement called neurohacking that’s helping everyday people like you and me improve our brainpower with simple tools and smart techniques.
What is Neurohacking?
It’s a fun, science-based way to understand how your brain works and make small changes to boost its performance.
Think of it like upgrading your brain – and anyone can do it.
How Roger Craig Used Neurohacking to Become a Jeopardy! Champion
Let’s start with a real-life example. In 2010, Roger Craig set the record for the highest single-day earnings in Jeopardy! history.
His secret? A learning technique called spaced repetition, which helps you remember things by reviewing them at spaced intervals.
Here’s how it works:
- Learn the material – First, you learn something new.
- Review it soon after – You review the material shortly after you’ve learned it, maybe in a few minutes or hours.
- Review it at longer intervals – Over time, you review it at increasing intervals: a day later, then a few days later, and so on.
The idea is that by reviewing just before you’re likely to forget, you strengthen your memory and reduce forgetting.
This technique is incredibly helpful for exams, language learning, or professional certifications.
Apps like Anki or Quizlet can help you set up a spaced repetition system easily.
Fun fact: This method was developed by German psychologist Hermann Ebbinghaus over a century ago.
Beating Brain Freeze at Work
Ever stared at your screen with a blank mind during work? That’s what I call a brain freeze, and it happens to the best of us.
Why does it happen? Simple: your brain gets overwhelmed.
Elizabeth Ricker, a neurohacking expert, believes that you don’t need to be a scientist to improve your brain. With curiosity, simple tools, and community support, you can stay sharp.
Take Stephen Jonas, a nonprofit analyst, who used to get overwhelmed at work. When stress hit, he’d turn to unhealthy snacks or mindless scrolling. But then he discovered a tool called Heart Rate Variability (HRV), which tracks how your heart responds to stress.
Using an HRV strap, he set up a system that beeped when his stress increased. Soon, he spotted patterns—certain emails, meetings, or even phrases triggered his stress.
Once he knew the triggers, he used breathing exercises to stay calm.
Result: Less brain freeze. Better focus. More energy.
Why Neurohacking Matters
Whether you want to:
- remember names
- stay calm in meetings
- feel mentally sharp throughout the day
Neurohacking can help.
It’s all about taking control of how your brain works—with simple but powerful tools and techniques.
This blog is inspired by Elizabeth Ricker, author of Smarter Tomorrow. She’s a researcher, educator, and a leading voice in neurohacking.
She makes brain science fun, practical, and simple.
Stay tuned – I’ll be sharing more about neurohacking in the coming weeks!