Most people think recovery happens only after big efforts — holidays, weekends, or the yearly break we convince ourselves will “reset everything.”
But the truth is far simpler: your performance is shaped by the micro-recoveries you build into your day.

In this episode of The Cognitive Athlete Podcast, Clint breaks down the science and strategy behind micro-recovery, the small, deliberate resets that protect your energy, sharpen your focus, and prevent burnout long before it hits.

Drawing from neuroscience, real workplace examples, and lessons from high-performance environments, Clint explains why professionals are running on fumes — and how just a few intentional minutes can completely change the way your brain functions throughout the day.

You’ll learn:

✅ Why micro-recovery matters more than long holidays
✅ What happens in your brain when you don’t take breaks (decision fatigue, stress accumulation, emotional reactivity)
✅ How elite performers build recovery into training and how to translate that into knowledge work
✅ The easiest daily resets you can implement in under 60 seconds
✅ How micro-recovery restores creativity, clarity, and calm

Whether you’re a leader, a busy professional, or someone stuck in back-to-back meetings all day, this episode will help you reclaim your cognitive performance through small actions that compound into massive gains.

Small breaks create big gains.

Start adding 1–2 micro-recoveries into your day a short walk, a moment of stillness, a breath reset, or simply stepping away from the screen. You’ll think clearer, work smarter, and have more energy for what matters.

Visit thecognitiveathlete.com.au for free tools and resources to help you improve your energy, focus, and performance.

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