5 Cerebellum Activation Drills
Are your daily habits giving you the results you want?
Because here’s the thing—you’re already being consistent.
The question is: Are those choices serving you?
Changing our behaviors is often easier than changing our beliefs. But both require energy.
And humans? We’re energy-saving machines. We don’t tend to shift until something inside us says: enough.
Some of us can quit a habit immediately, like flipping a switch.
For others, change happens more gradually. We try, make progress, then slowly drift back to what feels familiar.
Once we’ve established a lifestyle, it’s not easy to add or change things.
The human organism loves certainty, predictability, and routine.
But the brain? It craves novelty and reward.
That’s where neuro comes in.
Giving your brain and body a new input—especially one that delivers an immediate benefit—can go a long way in keeping you motivated.
The key? Keep it simple. Stay consistent. Give it time.
It’s true—slow and steady wins the race.
And while this isn’t a race, the rhythm of steady effort still gets us there.
But you get the idea.
This month, I invite you to try a few neuro drills for your cerebellum.
This part of your brain—often called the “little brain”—plays a vital role in coordination, balance, accuracy, timing, and motor learning.
Here’s what to do:
- Pick one drill below and try it.
- Assess how you feel before and after (movement, mood, focus—anything).
- Choose the one that makes the most positive impact.
- Do it 3–5x a day for the next month.
I just added a new video to YouTube that goes over my 5 favorite drills to activate the cerebellum.
Cerebellum-Supporting Drills to Try:
1. Standing Balance with Eyes Closed
Stand with feet together or in a gentle tandem stance. Close your eyes and notice how your body responds.
Why it works: This challenges your cerebellum to manage balance without visual input.
2. Pencil Push-Ups (for Eye Convergence)
Hold a pencil at arm’s length and slowly bring it toward your nose, keeping your focus on it the whole time. Stop if it doubles. Repeat 3–5x.
Why it works: Your eyes are controlled by cranial nerves connected to the brainstem and cerebellum—this builds focus, accuracy, and coordination.
3. Hand Flips
Hold your arms out in front of you, elbows bent, palms up. Flip your hands over and back quickly but with control, like turning a doorknob, 10–15 times.
Why it works: Rapid alternating movements target the cerebellum and improve coordination and motor control.
4. Head Nods with Breath
Inhale and gently nod your head, “yes and no. " Exhale and return to center. Move slowly and with awareness.
Why it works: This resets the vestibular system and supports cerebellar function.
5. Cross-Crawl with a Twist
March in place and bring your elbow to the opposite knee. With each step, add a gentle spinal twist.
Why it works: Cross-lateral movement stimulates both sides of the brain and encourages coordination and rhythm.
Let me know which drill worked for you, and if you have questions, I’m always here to help.
Keep showing up for you,
Lila
