Explore the BeeScout Cognitive Tide Cycle — a model that visualizes how neurodivergent minds naturally flow through states of inspiration, focus, transition, rest, and reflection.
This interactive wave represents the natural cycle neurodivergent minds experience. Each phase has a distinct duration, purpose, and energy level. Toggle different impact factors to see how they affect your cycle and burnout threshold.
A dynamic five-phase model illustrating neurodivergent cognitive and energy rhythms. Click on a phase to learn more, or toggle factors to see their impact.
Select a phase on the wave above.
Each phase in your cognitive tide has unique characteristics and purpose, helping you understand optimal times for different activities.
The red dotted line represents your burnout threshold — the point where extended time in the recovery phase (below the line) can lead to burnout accumulation. External factors like stress, poor sleep, and tight deadlines can lower this threshold, increasing your burnout risk.
By understanding your cognitive cycle and monitoring these factors, you can time your most demanding work for your flow state and ensure adequate recovery to prevent burnout.
Our Cognitive Tide Cycle model is grounded in research on neurodivergent cognitive patterns, energy management, and productivity optimization.
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