What Does the Readiness Score Show?
Your Readiness score reflects your brain and nervous system’s ability to process information quickly and accurately. It’s based on a simple reaction time test, one of the most fundamental indicators of cognitive performance. Faster reaction times are linked to better mental processing, decision-making, and athletic performance.
Why Reaction Time Matters
Reaction time reveals how efficiently your brain responds to stimuli. It’s stable and innate, making it an ideal baseline to track fluctuations in mental performance over time.
Studies show a strong connection between reaction time and:
Athletic performance
Cognitive ability
Decision-making under pressure
What Affects Reaction Time?
Improves Reaction Time:
Regular training and practice
Cardiovascular and strength exercise
Quality sleep
Proper hydration
Positive mindset
Impairs Reaction Time:
Concussions or repeated head trauma
Alcohol or drug use
Illness, fatigue, or overtraining
Neurological conditions (e.g., Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, dementia)
Establishing Your Baseline
Before tracking improvements or changes, you’ll first calibrate your baseline Readiness score. This baseline serves as your personal reference point to understand whether your current mental performance is above or below your norm.
Interpreting Your Results
After each Readiness test, you’ll see your performance as a percentage above or below your baseline, helping you quickly assess your current mental state.
Day-to-day fluctuations can be influenced by:
Sleep quality
Caffeine and hydration
Overall health (e.g., cold or flu)
Circadian rhythms
Mental fatigue or stress
Using Cognitive Insights
By consistently tracking your Readiness score, you can identify which lifestyle factors help you perform at your best. Use the Cognitive Insights feature to explore how sleep, caffeine, mindfulness, and physical activity impact your mental performance — and make data-driven choices to stay sharp, focused, and ready for anything.
