First of all, what are cognitive skills? It is simply defined as an individual’s ability to process his thoughts, learn and do problem solving. What has all these got to do with your life and being smart? Well, the skills related to cognition are: logic and reasoning, memory, visual processing, etc. so as you can see, these skills are vital in your life. How so? Top employers look for the following skills:
· Ability to focus on a task and meet deadlines
· Ability to evaluate and give solutions to problems
· Able to work with minimal supervision
· Ability to observe and learn from observation
· Able to read and understand materials
So, if you think it’s high time for you to improve on your cognitive skills, here are baby steps you could take:
· Know your stress triggers and try to address it as soon as possible. Stressed brain means poor cognition. Also, stress affects your physical health, so it makes it hard for the brain to reach its full potential if your physical body is not healthy.
· Take Omega-3 supplements or fish oil. It feeds the brain. Your gray matter is made up of mostly fats, and these types of fats are its friends. You could include nuts, spinach, soybean and wheat.
· Never stop learning. This applies to anything from a new hobby to Spanish classes. Learning something new initiates new neuron connections. And new neuron connection means healthier brains.
· Focusing on the improving your cognitive skills could also make you less susceptible to diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer’s.
· Make it a part of your daily habit to exercise. If you can’t hit the gym, bike or jog, then stick to simple exercise routine you could do at home. Flexing your muscles also flexes the thing inside your head.
If you feel you need to dig deeper, there are a lot of eBooks in the market today that tackles the topic at a more comprehensive level.
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