Do you know your biorhythm? – GOOD SHAPE

Have you noticed that there are some hours of your day when you feel more productive and others when you feel more tired? Ever struggled to wake up early but love working late at night? Some days did you feel your mind working at full speed and others more slowly?

According to Dr. Rafael Maksud, psychiatrist at Clínica Ame.C, there is an explanation for this very common behavior. “The way your body reacts to external stimuli varies according to the time of day and is defined by the characteristics of your organism. There are those who feel more productive at night, those who like to wake up early and even those who prefer to carry out their activities during the night. This variation can be explained through the biorhythm. Understanding this concept helps guide your routine and ensure better performance in your tasks”, explains the psychiatrist.

Biorhythm is a word of Greek origin: “Byos” means life and “Rhythmos” means rhythm, that is, Rhythm of Life. The concept began to be studied around 1870 by a physician at the Berlin Academy of Sciences and by a psychologist at the University of Vienna in 1897. They analyzed that the physical and emotional cycle were different. determined that the physical cycle lasts 23 days and emotional 28 days. Later, Sigmund Freud collaborated with the theory by adding the intellectual cycle, which lasts 33 days. The theory points out that vital issues, as well as intellectual and emotional disposition and energy can be predicted by cycles, directly impacting people’s behavior.

“The theory of Biorhythm seeks to describe and predict the exact moments of ups and downs of a person in specific areas, calculated according to the date and time of birth. Biorhythm can explain why on certain days we are calmer or more nervous, active or tired, happy or sad, healthier or a little sick, that is, days when everything goes right or everything goes wrong”, shares Carolina Mirabeli, psychologist and career development consultant.

Furthermore, the cycles can be divided by positive and negative days. In the physical cycle, bodily aspects such as muscles, immunity and digestion are affected. On the emotional side, points related to creativity, mental health, humor and sensitivity. In the intellectual cycle, memory, reasoning, reflexes, concentration and agility are affected.

WHAT IS THE PHYSICAL CYCLE?

Carolina explains that the physical cycle lasts 23 days, of which 11.5 days are positive and 11.5 days are negative. It manifests itself through the body – muscles, bones, digestive functions, immune system. “This cycle influences our resistance to disease, pain perception, strength, motor coordination, energy. Thus, on physically critical days, a person is more likely to feel tired, to suffer accidents such as cuts, burns, falls, or to fall ill more easily”.

WHAT IS THE EMOTIONAL CYCLE?

The emotional cycle lasting 28 days, of which 14 days are positive and 14 days are negative. “It manifests itself through the central nervous system. It governs creativity, sensitivity, good or bad mood, perception of the world and ourselves. On critical days, the person should be more sensitive, less creative and more prone to mood swings and relationship problems,” explains the psychologist.

WHAT IS THE INTELLECTUAL CYCLE?

The intellectual cycle lasts 33 days, of which 16.5 days are positive and 16.5 days are negative. It manifests itself through memory, intelligence, reasoning power, inspiration, concentration, logic. “For this reason, according to the theory of biorhythms, people go through periods of high and low productivity. In their critical phase, they may have more difficulty making decisions, have low memory capacity and express themselves with greater difficulty”.

But how can I find out my biorhythm? The same can be calculated through the date of birth. There are several websites and
apps that can do the calculation for you.

HOW TO BETTER TAKE ADVANTAGE OF BIORHYTHM

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EXERCISE DAILY

Always ensure that your body is healthy and, for that, it is essential to practice physical exercises regularly. By working the musculature, the physical cycle is positively affected, boosting the days when you will be more willing. However, it is necessary that the practice be adequate to the needs of the body.

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HAVE A BALANCED DIET

Eating properly is also a key point in keeping bodily functions regulated. It’s important to create a routine for eating, having adequate schedules.

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HAVE A DEFINED TIME TO SLEEP AND WAKE UP

When you maintain a regularity in the time you sleep and wake up, the biological clock tends to work better. The most advisable thing is to sleep earlier and, consequently, also wake up a little earlier, also because daily life requires people to be active from the morning to keep their obligations.

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PRACTICE MEDITATION

Use alternative relaxation techniques to get to know your breathing and manage your stress level. Performing more conscious breaths a few times a day will contribute to your state of relaxation and well-being.

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HAVE A PLANNER

Make it part of your routine to control your activities with a planner, keeping track of what you have to do. This way, you can adjust activities if necessary.

CAN YOU CHANGE THE BIORHYTHM?

Despite being defined by genetics, it can be adjusted according to the person’s lifestyle. According to Rafael Maksud, the first step must be done through regular physical activity, since when working the musculature, the physical cycle is positively affected, boosting the days when you will be more willing.

“It is worth remembering that it is not advisable to exercise shortly before going to sleep, since, during the night, the body is preparing for a break in activities, and exercises can create a hustle that interferes with sleep. Therefore, the ideal is to exercise in the morning or afternoon, preferably at a fixed time, so that the organism identifies a rhythm in its activities”.