Optimize Your Mind for Midterms

Five-Day Brain Boosting Instagram Challenge!

Follow us on Social Media @cassunygeneseo | Starting March 10 - 14, 2025

Boost focus, memory, and mental clarity with this five-day brain-boosting challenge! Each day introduces a simple, science-backed habit to enhance cognitive function and reduce stress.

The 5-Day Challenge:

• Day 1: Eat for Brain Power – Add brain-boosting foods like salmon, walnuts, and blueberries to your meals.
• Day 2: Move for Mental Clarity – Get 30 minutes of aerobic exercise to improve focus and memory.
• Day 3: Master Your Sleep – Prioritize 7+ hours of quality rest to enhance learning and problem-solving.
• Day 4: Manage Stress – Practice mindfulness or deep breathing for at least 10 minutes.
• Day 5: Take Smarter Breaks – Use the Pomodoro Technique: 25 minutes of study, followed by a 5-minute break.

Join us for Expert Nutritional Insights | March 12

Mark your calendar! Join Nutrition & Wellness Manager, Heather Carrera, DCN, MS, CNS, CDN at our tabling event on March 12 in the library from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. to gain valuable nutrition insights. Ask Heather your questions, and discover brain-boosting tips to optimize your mind. This event coincides with our Optimize Your Mind for Midterms challenge, so whether you're participating or just looking for ways to enhance focus, be sure to swing by!

Introducing Smart Snacks: Brain Boosting Box

As part of this event, we’ll also be introducing our new nutrition-oriented meal kits designed to fuel your brain and body! Our first kit is packed with brain-boosting ingredients like:

• Eggs, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, and hummus
• 18g of protein to help balance blood sugar and maintain energy
• A good source of fiber to support a healthy microbiome
• Healthy fats from olive oil and tahini
• A colorful variety of vegetables rich in antioxidants for memory and stress management
• Rich in vitamins A, B12, B6, K, Folate (B9), Riboflavin (B2)
• Minerals like copper, zinc, phosphorus, selenium, and iron

Small daily changes lead to big results—stay consistent for long-term benefits beyond midterms! Join the challenge! Follow us on social media @cassunygeneseo to take part.