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Upward Gaze for a 10–15 Second Alertness Boost
When you feel sleepy or mentally sluggish, tilt your eyes upward toward the ceiling and hold that gaze for about 10–15 seconds. This simple eye position can help trigger wakefulness-related circuits and briefly increase alertness.
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“You don't want your chin all the way back, but to look up and to raise your eyes toward the ceiling and to look up and try and hold that for 10 to 15 seconds. It actually triggers some of the areas of the brain that are involved in wakefulness.”
huberman · Protocols to Improve Vision & Eyesight | Huberman Lab Essentials · Apr 24, 2025 · 14:18 · open ↗
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