Why is there a need to challenge your brain? Think of how you go to the gym, jog, swim, bike to keep your muscles at bay. Now, how could you do the same to your brain? We all know that you can’t set an appointment for a brain spa or brain massage to keep your neurons at bay. As a matter of fact, brain cells die. But they do regenerate especially when you try to help the process. So, what could you do? Keep the challenges coming with the following:
· Learn something new – whether it be a musical instrument, new craft, hobby, sport, step into something unfamiliar to you. Knitting, the sax, forest bathing, polo, etc. are some of the examples you could add into that bucket list of yours.
· Try some silly but effective exercises - try brushing your teeth with your non-dominant hand or washing your face with your left hand of you are right handed and vice versa. Dong these simple exercises sends signals to your brain that something is amiss, thus, the brainwork follows.
· Enroll in a class you think is interesting and also take a class you think is not – observe your reactions. Sometimes when we already have our own set of biases, the brain starts to relax as it already knows what will happen next. Now, taking a new route like enrolling in a class especially the one you think is not interesting will hint new reactions from your brain.
· Do physical activity habitually, religiously and daily. This is not just for your physical health but to your mental health as well. Keeping the body healthy is also keeping your brains healthy. A healthy lifestyle has a holistic effect.
The “challenges” above are just part of a long list of suggested activities to challenge your brain. If you want to learn more, there are handy eBooks available for easy you easy access.
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