Making Lasting Memories

For today's post I will be extracting some fantastic tips I got from an article written by Cadence Loh which I read in the Popular magazine.

Failing memory?
Poorer concentration?

Tip 1: Keep learning something new. 
* Be curious and aware. Explore and travel around. The brain gets better the more you use it. Never be afraid of tiring out the brain!


Tip 2: Develop good sleeping habits.
* Sleep is necessary for memory consolidation.Insomnia leaves you tired and unable to concentrate during the day.

Tip 3: Be physically active.
* Regular exercises increases oxygen to the brain and reduce the risk of disorders leading to memory loss  , diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.


Tip 4: Read. 
* A book or magazine opens up a new world. Constantly challenge the mind and widen your perspective with reading material of different genres and listen to different opinions.


Tip 5: Make time for yourself. 
*  In Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats: "We try to do too much at once. Emotions, information, logic, hope and creativity all crowd in on us." By clearing our mind of clutter, the mind will connect all the information together.

Tip 6: Maintaining close relationships. 
* Having an active social life helps to manage stress level. Network of support will help keep the mind sane.

Tip 7: Be a mentor.
* Teach something you are passionate about. 

Brain Exercises--- To be a daily habit.

Point 1: Do things differently. Walk a different route, try a new food, go to a new place, speak a different language and meet new people.

Point 2: Use your non- dominant hand in daily activities.

Point 3: Read aloud. Do simple calculations, put your thoughts on paper. According to Dr. Kawashima's research as stated in Train Your Brain, "reading aloud, solving simple calculations, and writing activate the brain most effectively... simple calculations activate the brain more effectively than nay other activity."

Point 4:   Brain workouts like Sudoku and crossword puzzles. Xbox and Playstation games help in sharpening hand- eye coordination and challenge yourself when you try to complete the game in record time.