1. A method of providing brain activity feedback to a user accessing a media guidance application, the method comprising: monitoring the brain activity of the user for a first brain state, wherein the first brain state is associated with performing a first operation of the media guidance application; generating for display an icon on a display screen, wherein the icon provides feedback to the user related to achieving the first brain state; and in response to detecting a change in the brain activity of the user, adjusting the icon on the display screen to reflect the change in the brain activity of the user.