Hi. I’m Debra DiGiovanni, comedian and self-proclaimed anxiety ridden technophobe! Or, I was until recently. You see, the gang at Best Buy came to me and asked if I wanted to be the person who introduces Canada to some new wearable technology. Since I’m not a crazy person, I said, “YES PLEASE!” and then I got to meet the MUSE.
Now, in my world, Muse means inspiration: something or someone who gets your creative juices flowing. A muse helps bring art and creativity to the world. I know this because I watch a lot of TV—so it has to be true!
But then I met the MUSE – the brain sensing headband. At first, it looks like an Olivia Newton John accessory from 1982 (see? I’m totes old fashioned) but then you realize it’s much more than that!
This is what it says on the box:
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Muse is a brain fitness tool that helps you do more with your mind, and more with your life. Muse detects your brain signals during a focused-attention exercise the same way a heart rate monitor detects your heart rate during physical exercise. This measurement gives you valuable, in the moment feedback that you can use to train your brain today, and over time, to reduce stress, alleviate anxiety and increase concentration. |
But here’s what I know: It’s a fun way to help your mind quiet down. It’s essentially your meditation buddy. Can’t afford your own personal Deepak Chopra? NO PROBLEM! The Muse can do this for you. We now know that meditating is good for us, and that stress will kill us all! So, why not let super-technology step in and help us calm our brains and nervous systems, allowing us to concentrate more, sleep better and just generally feel awesome?
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Before you start making brainwaves with the Muse Headband, you’ll want to keep a few things in mind as the Muse brings peace to yours.
Want to learn more about Muse? Read our Muse Product Showcase on BestBuy.ca |
I know that my brain goes a mile a minute. Sometimes it’s really hard to de-stress and just chill without a masseuse/man-servant. In fact, I even find it difficult to SAY the word “chill.” I’m one of those nervous type of people who thinks coffee is a good bedtime drink … I bore easily. I’m pretty sure I have ADHD. I just couldn’t sit still long enough to hear my doctor’s diagnosis! (and I’m single! Hello Gentlemen!) SO! For only three minutes a day, using the Muse helps to focus and calm my thoughts and really, who doesn’t have three minutes a day? It’s like the fastest workout ever. Three minutes a day? I’d do ANYTHING for three minutes a day … probably.
Everyone is always looking to fix the body, why not the brain! It’s the best muscle! (is it a muscle? I’ll look that up after). Keeping my brain fit is something I’m interested in. So if using the Muse helps to center my thoughts and keep my noodle happy, I’m happy. See how that works?
Just think, in like a month or so, my mind could be so ripped that it could maybe start modeling? Just, like, on a part time basis—I wouldn’t want her to let all this brain health go to my head.
