#12 Sort things out. The brain is an organization of information. That is why books have chapters and outlines are recommended to keep it in a systematic way so readers won’t have a hard time following what’s written. A person’s brain can be just as messy as an office table covered with scattered random things. The mind’s more likely to forget things if everything are totally mixed-up that it would really be time-consuming to go searching for something within that heap of stuffs.
Whether a person’s studying, taking notes from a presentation, jotting down tasks and appointments or writing every upcoming event in a planner, everything should be in an organized and orderly manner. One might be mistaken for writing down a single word twice which would even cause a disarray of information.
Set aside or designate a certain place for all the essential objects. Do one thing at a time for the brain can’t focus on everything that’s happening around all at once. Keep a clean and organized list of the things to-do and mark items that have been completed. Organizing what it is that a person has to keep in mind or memorize helps the brain to encode information better.
#13 Eat nuts. Studies are now starting to prove the effectiveness of nuts in increasing brainpower.
go nuts over nuts…
They are believed to be good for mental health. They contain minerals and amino acids that are very beneficial to the brain. From the most common nuts like walnuts, cashews and almonds to the more exotic seeds and nuts, they help clear you to think clearer and are known to be positive mood enhancers.
Either one is in front of a laptop or watching television, feel free to grab some nuts and make it sort of like popcorn. If one do not eat a lot of nuts, try it sometime and reap those brain related benefits. That would be so much better and helpful to the brain.
#14 Discover something new. Everyday is an opportunity to wake up to a new world and explore new things life has to offer. New look, new style, new place, new friends, there’s always a chance to venture into new things and seek out for a little adventure.
Each person has his own ways of absorbing new information. One should choose the style that suits him best even though it’s not the way most people do or try. There are some who likes to write things down when they’re learning new things like in a simple classroom discussion or business meetings. Others prefer recording what they hear, listening to it and jotting down more detailed notes later on at their preferred time.
Check out those best-selling books or highest grossing films. Try some new recipes in the kitchen or go out and explore never-seen-before places. Being curious and wondering why things happen is good for the brain. Feed the mind with vast knowledge. It helps widen one’s imagination and even improve memory. Don’t be afraid to try out new things. Experiencing something new actually stimulates the brain and power up the brain function. Don’t be satisfied with those same old things and same old routines. Crave for things one hasn’t seen before or done before to increase intelligence.
#15 Water works. Water has a powerful healing effect in one’s body but people sometimes tend to hardly bear that in mind. No one can ever survive without it; same thing goes for the brain. It is important to never forget that the human brain consists of 80% water. This only means that if it’s deprived of water, it won’t perform well. Even mild dehydration can have an impact in one’s concentration. Make sure to drink at least 8 glasses of water everyday to rehydrate the brain. Sustain that thinking power throughout the day by drinking plenty of water. Drinking about 2 liters of water a day in order to maintain hydration is recommended. Keep the brain fresh and not dry.
#16 Engage in sensible conversations. It’s not wrong to argue with someone as long as the only purpose of the argument is to gain new insights and ideas. It can totally stir the mind and let’s a whole lot of facts and figures to enter and be processed as well as retrieve information to add up to the discussion. Participating in a good and healthy debate strengthens the brain’s ability to think quickly and clearly and apply intelligence to verbal situations.
Conversations with ignorant people is said to be more mind-numbing due to the fact that they are considered pessimistic and they refuse to grow unlike having conversations with people who are smarter than you. It will surely help stimulate the mind. Choose the people who can contribute more to better learning and growing. In keeping a sharp mind, one must be conscious of whom he spends a lot of time with. Engaging in intelligent conversations allows the mind to build up brainpower. Try asking someone about government elections or even ask a friend why he loves a particular celebrity which many people often hate. Never fear arguments. Continue to feed the mind with exciting ideas and let it speak freely for itself.
#17 Put thoughts into action. Accept change. Break some routines. Embrace new concepts and ideas that come along the way. It is a great way to keep that mind focus and alert. Try to implement something read in a book, or heard from someone else. It is also a way to learn new things. Testing oneself based on what he learned is one good way to learn how to focus and sharpen the mind.
A person teaching others what he knows is able to utilize the mind skills he already has more effectively. Sharing and receiving ideas and doing them bring more learnings. Pretend to be both the teacher and the student, instead of merely trying to remember things or some steps needed in completing a certain task at hand. One needs to teach himself how to do it and it is better if he does things by himself. This will definitely help in the process of recalling necessary information better and avoid making unnecessary mistakes. Life certainly rewards good actions.
