Post by wilderness on Nov 29, 2018 8:03:16 GMT -5
Don't forget to exercise your brain!-plantdoctor
Most of us live our lives as a series of fixed routines and there are many good reasons for this.
It simplifies life.
It limits brain-draining decision making.
It lets us perform complex tasks like driving a car with little mental effort.
Routines are run by our subconscious and require very little brain energy and consequently they provide the brain with very little stimulation.
Just as your body gets soft and lethargic from lack of physical activity, your brain gets sluggish and slow from too much routine.
Proactively shaking up your daily routines is key to a healthier, sharper mind.
Though you can’t expect to get all of the following benefits from any one activity, brain exercise is reported to help in all these areas
less stress
better memory
more positive mood
increased focus and concentration
boost in motivation and productivity
enhanced fluid intelligence, creativity, and mental flexibility
faster thinking and reaction time
greater self-confidence
sharper vision and hearing
Here are some suggested ways to exercise your brain to keep it sharp...
Learn Something New
Draw a Map of Your Town from Memory
Try Using Your Non-Dominant Hand
Do math in your head
Socialize
Meditate
and so many more....mainly remember...use it or lose it!
Most of us live our lives as a series of fixed routines and there are many good reasons for this.
It simplifies life.
It limits brain-draining decision making.
It lets us perform complex tasks like driving a car with little mental effort.
Routines are run by our subconscious and require very little brain energy and consequently they provide the brain with very little stimulation.
Just as your body gets soft and lethargic from lack of physical activity, your brain gets sluggish and slow from too much routine.
Proactively shaking up your daily routines is key to a healthier, sharper mind.
Though you can’t expect to get all of the following benefits from any one activity, brain exercise is reported to help in all these areas
less stress
better memory
more positive mood
increased focus and concentration
boost in motivation and productivity
enhanced fluid intelligence, creativity, and mental flexibility
faster thinking and reaction time
greater self-confidence
sharper vision and hearing
Here are some suggested ways to exercise your brain to keep it sharp...
Learn Something New
Draw a Map of Your Town from Memory
Try Using Your Non-Dominant Hand
Do math in your head
Socialize
Meditate
and so many more....mainly remember...use it or lose it!
