Your brain, like every other muscle in the body, needs to be exercised and trained. Many people have completely unprepared brains. Do you want to be among those who have a fit brain? Then follow the steps in the tutorial to improve its use and prevent it from becoming lazy.
Steps
Step 1. Invest in a brain-training game
While they are not the only way to train your brain, many think they are the best. Some examples of the most popular brain training games are "More Brain Training by Dr. Kawashima" for Nintendo DS and "Brain Challenge" for iPod. Both are supposed to be able to train each area of the brain, helping you to exercise it effectively.
Step 2. Include some basic problem solving in your daily routine
For example, arithmetic exercises, puzzles, crosswords and sudoku, also give preference to strategy games such as chess, etc. Solving these problems will require effort on the part of the brain and, in addition to training it, will increase your skill level in the chosen activities (perhaps you will become a chess specialist).
Step 3. Include physical activity in your days
Exercising other parts of the body can also promote good brain health. Exercise has numerous benefits on our mind, because it can improve cognitive function, reduce the risk of developing mental imbalances, and much more. Presumably, after training you have the ability to think more effectively, so exercise your body just before training your brain for truly excellent results.
Step 4. Choose a healthy breakfast
A proper breakfast can greatly affect our mental abilities. It has been shown that children who eat fizzy drinks and sugary snacks during breakfast complete memory and attention tests with very poor results. A healthy daily breakfast will guarantee you the right level of energy needed to train your body and mind throughout the day.
Step 5. Limit the time spent in front of the television
When you watch TV, your brain goes into standby. Some studies claim that those who watch television have an increase in alpha-type brain waves - in effect, the brain enters a passive state identical to that seen when sitting in a dark room. TV viewing is compared to lower achievement, so who would consciously choose this option?
Step 6. Laugh
Studies have shown that after watching a funny comedy people solve exercises designed to measure the creativity of thinking more effectively. Subjects report feeling more alert, active, interested, and excited after watching a play. A caveat needs to be made: humor can be distracting and can reduce performance in non-creative settings.
Step 7. Learn something new every day
By acquiring new notions, you exercise an important brain skill, that of learning. Research wikiHow and the web and get used to learning new things that can be useful in the present, training your brain and opening yourself up to new opportunities in the future.
Step 8. Don't do the things you don't like
If arithmetic problems bore you, avoid them. Don't feel compelled to fix them just to improve the condition of your brain. Fun is a fundamental element of the learning process!
Advice
- Try meditating every day for a few minutes.
- Always try to get a good night's rest, keeping the right temperature in the bedroom, not drinking fizzy drinks before bed and relaxing before bed. Going to bed nervous can negatively affect the thought process.
- Try challenging your mind while having fun, such as reading an interesting but complex book, learning a new language, or using your non-dominant hand for normal daily actions (such as eating, writing, brushing your teeth, or playing a musical instrument). It will be fun and will strengthen the connections (synapses) between brain neurons.
- Don't just train your brain from time to time, rather integrate this activity into your daily routine. Like any other workout, it will only be effective if performed regularly.
- A healthy, nutrient-rich diet can help. Studies have shown that a diet rich in nutrients, such as antioxidants and vitamins, can promote the cognitive and memory process.
