Optimizing brain function is a must if you want to unleash the potential of yourself as much as possible. And while you are exercising or doing yoga to maintain body condition, often mental exercises to be forgotten. Whatever your age, mental exercise has a positive effect on your brain and globally. And here's 22 ways to do it:
1. Run for Brain Cells
The researchers say that people who do a lot of physical exercise may have a better brain. Researchers at the Salk Institute found that mice like to run on exercise wheels growth of new cells twice as much on the brain region of memory and learning. Researchers are not sure of the cause but it is likely that this is due to the physical exercise that is not imposed. Which means, by finding ways to enjoy the sport rather than forced to do so can make you smarter too. So do sports that you enjoy doing, go jogging with music or fitness with your friends for over refreshing your brain.
2. Trying New Things
Experts neurobiology from Duke University, Professor Lawrence C. Katz, Ph.D. says that finding new ways of thinking and trying new things can enhance the function of brain regions that are less active. In essence, try to do anything that can get you out of your habitual ways of thinking during this time, for example, trying a variety of new dishes, go to the office through another road, visiting new places or trying to make a work of art.
3. Ask
Familiarize yourself to always want to know! Ask yourself and others around you about various things. Get used to ask "why?" at least 10 times a day. Your brain becomes trained and the opportunities and solutions will appear in your life.
4. Laugh
Researchers say that laughter is good for health. No researcher should tell, a lifetime we've felt the benefits of laughter can reduce stress and mental pressure. So "laughed before laughing is forbidden!"
5. Become Lovers Fish
Omega-3 which are found mainly in fish has long been known good for the heart. But recent research reveals that omega-3 is also good for the brain because they help the circulation system that pumps oxygen into your head and improve the functioning of the cell membrane that surrounds the brain. People who consume lots of fish or omega-3 may have a mental condition and intelligence of a better and more resistant to depression. Eating fish dishes such as salmon, sardines, mackerel, and tuna at least 3 times a week is a good start.
6. Digging Memories
Look back at old photo albums or your school yearbook. Your brain is a memory machine, so let him work so as not to rust.
7. Reduce Fat
Fat can reduce the flow of oxygenated blood to your brain and inhibit the metabolism of glucose which is the "food" for the brain. You still can get 30% of your daily caloric needs in the form of fat and stay away from snack foods that contain lots of fat.
8. Play Puzzle
Completing the puzzle in his spare time is a good way to train your brain and maintain its condition. It does not matter whether it's crossword puzzles, jigsaw or game logic. But do it by realizing that the puzzle is just a game for fun.
9. Mozart Effect
Frances Rauscher a psychologist at the University of Wisconsin found that listening to Mozart can improve mathematical skills and one's space. But the need is commemorated that not everyone is experiencing this Mozart effect. And some experts also say that this is because music can make people who hear it feel comfortable and relaxed and a similar stimulation can also produce the same effect. In fact, one study found that by listening to the story, then our brains will also be growing.
10. Improve Skills
Some mental stimulation is repeated is actually good for your brain as long as you keep improving your skills and knowledge base. Everyday activities such as gardening, sewing, reading, do crossword puzzles can be useful for your brain health as long as you push yourself to continue to do so at different rates. Eg sewing with a pattern that is more difficult to paint with a more difficult technique, or doing crossword puzzles are bigger and harder.
11. Stay away from Alcohol
Research on rats found that alcohol is not only destructive but also prevent the brain to recover. A study of 3500 men in Japan found that those who drank regularly (about once a day) will have better cognitive function when they get older compared with those who did not drink at all. But anyway, if you drink more than the normal limit the ability of your memory and reaction will decrease.
12. Play
Take your time to play. It does not matter whether it's card games, video games, monopoly or even a tug of war. Play very good for your soul and brain. By playing then your brain will be given the opportunity to think strategically.
13. Things To Do Before Sleep
See or read the important stuff (only if the information is not going to disturb your sleep) before you sleep can help improve your memory of these things by 20-30%. Conversely, if you cannot sleep because of something bothering your mind, you can "remove" from your mind by writing it on a sheet of paper. So always be prepared pen and paper beside your bed.
14. Concentration
Concentration can increase brainpower. Of course you know about this, but you may not realize is the things that can disrupt your concentration. Suppose you want to call someone since this morning, if this is not you do it will distract you for a day of activity, even when you do not realize it. Get used to pause and ask "What is there in my mind right now?". Remember and deal with it. For the example above, immediately call the person or enter into tomorrow's agenda, so that you can think clearly and relax.
15. Just for Couple
For those of you who are married, according to a study Winnifred B. Cutler, PhD and colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania, having sex is one key to maintaining brain health. Intimacy and emotional bonding that occurs during sex can release negative feelings such as anger and disappointment from your mind. As for the wives, estrogen levels will increase and the increased levels of estrogen also increases the overall brain activity and improve memory.
16. Play and Work
Without the personal satisfaction, then you cannot do anything with maximal When a person develops through learning and creativity, he was more excited and will give 127% ability to work. Recall what you like when you were little and apply it into your work. This is the key to the genius, talent and your talent. Da Vinci, Edison and Picasso are all playful and they love to explore.
17. Cycle Awareness
Your consciousness continues to cycle up and down in everyday life. Long cycle that occurs about 90 minutes with 30 minute duration when your consciousness is in a weak condition. Learn and know your cycle so you can focus on tasks that require full concentration when you're in a state of consciousness cycle of good and not weak.
18. Learn
Actually we are developing the potential of our brain when we use it to learn new things. Learn a new topic of your field of work or your hobbies. If there are currently no topics that catch your eye, try to learn a new word each day. Familiarize your mind to keep learning.
19. Writing To Read
Writing is one of the stimulants are good for your brain since writing can develop the capacity of your brain. Try to start by writing childhood stories or start your own blog or whatever as long as you write it in order to be read by others.
20. Aroma Therapy
Aroma therapy can help you to maintain concentration as well as calming the mind. Use at work to improve your performance but not before making sure first there who are allergic to.
21. Increase Brain Power
Coffee and other beverages that contain caffeine can help students achieve high scores on the exam. But caffeine is actually impede blood flow to the brain and have other negative effects. Therefore replace the coffee or tea with ginkgo biloba gotu kola. Ginkgo biloba has been proven to improve concentration and blood flow to the brain and
22. Build a Community
Get to know people in different places to find new opportunities and solutions to your problems. Surround yourself with people from various fields who encourage you to go ahead so that your creativity will continue to grow.
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