Olympic athletes can lose up to 25% of their performance edge in just two weeks of inactivity. Your brain? It follows surprisingly similar rules. Research shows that cognitive training can both improve and maintain brain function, but unlike physical fitness, cognitive fitness can be rebuilt in minutes, not months.
Whether you’re a student transitioning back to school, a professional tackling new projects, or someone who’s decided it’s finally time to master that skill you’ve been putting off, your brain needs intentional preparation to perform at its best.
Here’s what’s actually happening in your head during those lazy summer days or extended breaks. Your brain isn’t being lazy: it’s being efficient. When you’re not regularly challenging your cognitive functions like working memory, attention, and processing speed, your neural networks start to get a bit rusty. The neural pathways responsible for intense focus, quick decision-making, and information processing need regular exercise to stay sharp.
Research published in elite athlete performance studies reveals something fascinating: after eight weeks of complete inactivity, even Olympic-level rowers showed significant declines. But the same studies also demonstrated that our brains can actually measure the difference between “relaxed attention” and “performance attention.” The neural networks fire differently, process information at different speeds, and even prioritize different types of information. No wonder that first day back feels so brutal.
The Problem with “Just Jumping Back In”
Most people try to reset their brains the hard way. They think they can force themselves back into high-performance mode through just determination. Maybe you’ve tried sitting down with a stack of books, trying to cram information making up for lost time.
But your brain doesn’t respond well to cognitive shock therapy. When you suddenly demand peak performance from neural networks that have been in cruise control, you often end up more frustrated than focused. You might get through a few days, but then motivation wanes, concentration falters, and you’re back to square one.
Traditional study techniques like re-reading notes, highlighting textbooks, making flashcards work fine once your brain is already in performance mode. But they’re terrible at actually creating that mode switch.
CTS90: The 6-Minute Brain Revolution
This is where cognitive training can become your best training tool. CTS90, powered by NeuroTracker technology, works on a completely different principle than traditional study methods.
Here’s how it works: for just six minutes a day, you engage with a scientifically designed exercise that challenges your brain’s core functions. You’re asked to track multiple objects moving in three-dimensional space while ignoring distractions. Sounds simple, but this type of training is one of the most effective ways to strengthen what scientists call “executive function”.
The magic happens in those three key steps: target, track, and identify. When you’re targeting specific objects, you’re training your selective attention, aka your brain’s ability to focus on what matters and ignore what doesn’t. As you track those objects through space, you’re strengthening your working memory and spatial processing. And when you identify your targets at the end, you’re reinforcing decision-making under pressure.
What makes this so powerful for mode switching is that these aren’t just academic skills. Studies show that improvements in working memory and attention don’t just make you better at cognitive tasks, they actually make you more resilient to stress and better at emotional regulation.
Building Your Daily Brain Reset Routine
The beauty of CTS90 lies in its simplicity, but the real magic happens when you build it into a consistent routine. Here’s how to create a daily practice that actually sticks:
Morning Brain Activation: Start your day with your six-minute CTS90 session before coffee, before checking emails, before anything else. Think of it as warming up your cognitive engine. Your brain is naturally more plastic in the morning, which means the training effects are stronger.
Create Consistent Environmental Cues: Use the same space, the same time, and ideally the same pre-session ritual. Maybe it’s three deep breaths, maybe it’s setting your phone to airplane mode. These environmental cues help your brain understand it’s time to shift into training mode.
Track Your Progress: Yes, CTS90 tracks your performance automatically, but also pay attention to how you feel. Are you more focused during meetings? Do you remember conversations better? Can you switch between tasks more easily? These small but important improvements often show up before the data does.
Link It to Existing Habits: Attach your CTS90 session to something you already do consistently. Right after you brush your teeth, right before you start work, or right after your morning workout. Habit stacking makes new routines feel natural faster.
The key here is consistency over intensity. Six minutes every day beats an hour once a week, every single time. The benefits compound over time in unexpected ways and after a few weeks of consistent CTS90 practice, you’ll probably notice you’re more focused during your sessions. You might find yourself remembering where you put your keys more often. You could notice that you’re less distracted during conversations. Maybe you’ll realize you can switch between work tasks without that mental fog you used to experience.
The most successful people aren’t necessarily the smartest; they’re the ones who can consistently access their mental resources when it matters most. Your brain is capable of remarkable adaptation and growth throughout your entire life, and the key is giving it the right kind of challenge in the right dose. Six minutes a day might seem almost too simple, but sometimes the most powerful tools are the ones that feel effortless to use.
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