How To Sharpen Your Mind

Do you want to keep your brain sharp? Then, simply "use it or lose it." Mounting evidence is emerging that the brain works like a muscle. As you just need to exercise the muscles of your body, you also need to exercise your brain. Keeping the brain" fit "is fundamental to improve your mental function, cognition health, and memory throughout your life.

Mind over matter...matters!

We live in this incredible world that is full of scientific and technological developments created by our minds. The whole world is a mental creation. Our brain is the biggest interpreter and constructor of our physical reality. It is so powerful. It can push you beyond lines that you thought were previously barriers. You have the stamina, the health, and the willpower. You just need to realize it. The power of a positive mindset is a fantastic thing. If you firmly believe that you will achieve a goal, your subconscious will start driving you to push past this mental limit and find the mental toughness to go further faster and stronger.

In fact, keeping your mind sharp with plenty of mental stimulation is the best way to support your mental health, and combat the effects of old age. Many researches show that exercising the brain can help defer mental decline and the onset of diseases such as Alzheimer's. There are a number of exercises that you can do to maximize your brain function:

• Exercising: Exercising is the secret to remaining physically and mentally active as you age. When working out, the brain gets extra blood flow. This oxygen-rich blood helps to preserve your brain. Studies show that people who exercise regularly have less brain shrinkage over time than those who don't. The duration of exercise is essential as well. You should exercise at least 30 minutes to get the greatest benefit concerning brain function.

• Learning new things: Learning new things is one of the best ways to keep your mind sharp. It is not only fun, but it also helps to improve the brain’s executive function. When learning new things such as playing a musical instrument, using a particular software program, or trying a new hobby, your brain builds up new pathways and connections between the neurons, which keeps your mind working very well.  

• Eating Healthily: The brain is a highly metabolic organ. It requires a proper mixture of nutrients, vitamins, and protein because these form the building blocks for the neurotransmitters, the cellular structure, and the enzymes in the brain. If you can consume five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, you can reduce your risk of stroke and help to keep your brain strong and your memory sharp.  

• Reducing Stress: Think about a time in your life when you were stressed out, your memory was probably horrible. Stress is the worst enemy of your memory. When stress hormones are released, they affect areas of the brain responsible for memory and regulating emotions. Long-term stress changes how well these areas are able to control the stress response. Therefore, reducing stress is not an option; it's a necessity. You can reduce stress in several ways, such as mediation, yoga, or lucid dreaming. 

• Playing Brain Games: Brain training games are an enjoyable way to boost memory, concentration, and the brain’s executive function. New researches show that brain games such as Sudoku puzzles, card games, dominoes, jigsaw puzzles, and chess help to increase mental toughness and decision-making abilities. There are loads of interesting choices on the internet, have fun, and start training today!

• Reading: Believe it or not, reading has been proven to make you able to focus for longer periods of time than most people can. When you read for one hour or two, you're conditioning yourself to delay your gratification and engage your mind to focus, understand, and process information.

The human mind is one of the most powerful weapons that you can wield. However, you can't tap this powerful brain if you're always tapping your phone. Unleash your super brain with exercising!