Pillar I • Pattern Recall
Memory & Learning
How our brains group patterns, store spatial memory, and recall chess positions faster.
- Visual pattern chunking
- Short-term memory decay tests
APPLIED BRAIN EXPERIMENTS
Building a Better Brain: Real Experiments in Memory & Focus
Testing how the brain works in real life. I run simple daily experiments on spatial memory recall, coding challenges, and clean nutrition, and I log what works.
Working Memory & 3-Second Focus Test
Test how many visual items you can hold in working memory over a 3s delay.
Level: 1
Score: 0
Best: 0
Tap Start to test your memory
Featured Research & Experiments
Latest Article • Neuroplasticity
How to Keep Your Brain Sharp Every Single Day
Why crossword puzzles aren't enough: discover how active problem solving, coding small tools, foreign languages, and 20-minute focused daily habits stimulate real neuroplasticity.
Read Article →
Founding Story • Personal Journey
Why I Started My Brain Lab: A Personal Journey
Read how a sudden grand mal seizure in 2000 sparked a deep, life-long curiosity about memory, focus, and building a transparent self-experiment notebook.
Read Origin Story →
3-SECOND DELAY WORKING MEMORY TEST
Interactive Tool • Pillar I
Memory Grid Challenge: Standalone Lab Mode
Train your working memory buffer with progressive multi-target spatial recall. Track your high score locally and challenge your recall daily.
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Core Research Topics
The Three Pillars of Cognitive Performance
Pillar II • Nutrition & Focus
Brain Fuel & Food
Testing how low-carb eating, ketones, and fasting affect real daily energy and focus.
- Ketones for mental clarity
- Daily energy & focus tracking
Pillar III • Mindfulness
Focus & Quiet Mind
Looking at what meditation, prayer, and deep focus actually do to attention span.
- Sustained attention exercises
- Contemplative focus tracking
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is My Brain Lab?
My Brain Lab is an open personal research notebook created by Jóhannes Ásgeir to document real self-experiments in memory recall, coding, nutrition, and daily focus.
What core topics does My Brain Lab cover?
My Brain Lab covers three core pillars: visual pattern chunking & memory, clean nutrition for mental clarity, and daily cognitive challenges like coding and chess.
Actionable Takeaways
4 Core Habits to Build Mental Agility
- Don't wait for a breakdown: Start caring for your brain now with healthy sleep, clean food, and mental rest before problems start.
- Challenge your mind every day: Spend 15–20 minutes learning something new, like chess, memory tests, or basic coding, to keep your brain active.
- Test and track what works for you: Try small daily habits, take notes on how you feel, and stick with what helps.
- Prioritize restorative sleep: Aim for 7–8 hours of uninterrupted sleep to support 100% cellular brain recovery and mental agility each night.
Hi, I'm Jóhannes Ásgeir
Independent Researcher & Builder
Welcome! This is my personal notebook where I test ideas about memory, brain health, and focus. I build simple web tools, test them on myself, and share what I learn as I go.
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