Mendi works best when used consistently, but like any form of training, balance matters more than quantity.
Each session is exercise for your brain; and just like with physical workouts, your brain benefits most from steady, sustainable practice.
It’s better to have a few focused minutes in ideal conditions than a long, unfocused session.
Can Mendi Be Overused?
Not in a harmful way; but your brain, like any muscle, needs rest to integrate what it’s learned. Overtraining can lead to mental fatigue or frustration, which can slow progress.
If that happens:
Take a short break.
Return to shorter sessions when you resume.
Focus on how the training feels rather than the numbers.
Starting Out
During your first week, focus on short, manageable sessions to get comfortable with the experience.
We recommend:
Three 5-minute sessions in your first week.
Use this time to understand how the feedback works and how your focus affects the ball.
This gives your brain space to learn the feedback loop without fatigue.
Building Up Gradually
As your comfort grows, increase either the duration or frequency of your sessions.
Aim for:
3–4 sessions per week of 5–10 minutes.
After a few weeks, extend to 10–15 minutes per session if it feels comfortable.
Think of this as gradually adding resistance; your brain adapts best to gentle, consistent increases rather than long, infrequent sessions.
Quality Over Quantity
Each session’s effectiveness depends on your mental state and environment:
Train in a quiet, dimly lit space.
Make sure the headset fits well and your focus feels steady.
If you feel mentally tired or distracted, take a break — forcing focus can reduce the quality of your signal.
Long-Term Practice
Once you’re comfortable, Mendi can become part of your daily or near-daily routine.
Some users find that 3–5 sessions per week is the sweet spot for maintaining results. Others enjoy a short daily session as part of their focus or mindfulness practice.
The key to sustainability is regular, enjoyable sessions that keep your brain engaged and balanced.