How to keep your mind clear for a long time: 10 simple tips
October 10 is World Mental Health Day. Its goal is to reduce the prevalence of depressive disorders, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, drug addiction, epilepsy and mental retardation. The growth of morbidity in the modern world is facilitated by information overload, political and economic cataclysms in the world and, of course, endless stress, to which the modern rhythm and way of life is more than conducive. We have prepared 10 simple tips that will help you resist adverse aspects of the environment and maintain clarity of mind and sobriety of memory for a long time.
We all know that exercise is essential to keep your muscles in good shape. But it turns out that this is not their only benefit. During intense movements, blood supply improves not only to the muscles, but also to the brain, which immediately improves its overall performance. Inverted yoga poses, when the head is lower than the heart, contribute to this especially well.
Many of us simply cannot imagine the morning without an invigorating cup of coffee. But caffeine, like any other stimulant, has a very short-lived effect, and when its effect ends, the person again falls into causeless fatigue and apathy. They say that if, upon waking up in the morning, you immediately drink a glass of plain water rather than coffee, this will bring a much longer lasting feeling of vigor. Water, drunk on an empty stomach, well activates the entire gastrointestinal tract without irritating the mucous membranes (as hot, strong coffee does), and this immediately entails a feeling of cheerfulness.
Humans perceive colors very well, but are not very good at recognizing smells. Nevertheless, smells can be a good way to concentrate attention and invigorate. Aromatherapy specialists advise using the aromas of basil, rosemary, lemon balm, thyme, rose and lavender in situations where concentration is especially necessary.
As you know, in a calm environment, when there is no need to rush anywhere and there is nothing to be afraid of, any work, including mental work, is much easier to do. Unfortunately, in real life such situations are quite rare. But if you concentrate on the bright sides, your productivity will increase significantly.
All kinds of puzzles, crosswords, sudoku and word games allow you not only to “kill time”, but also provide a good workout for your brain. In case of illness, these activities can even help restore damaged thinking abilities. And if you like these types of games, then calmly indulge in your favorite activity during your leisure hours, and your brain will be in good shape even on vacation.
The statement that “television stultifies” is known to everyone and has already set people’s teeth on edge. But it only becomes dull if you watch TV for too long, and watch everything indiscriminately. If you approach the choice of programs wisely, then you can find a lot of educational information on almost any channel.
Everyone knows that the Internet has any information about everything. You just need to ask the right questions. So get on with this matter. Many studies show that the process of searching for the information you need on the Internet loads the brain even more than regular reading.
The human brain uses glucose as its main fuel. But this does not mean at all that in order to become smarter, you need to indulge in sweets. Just the opposite. The most correct way to a clear mind and sober memory is a banal “healthy diet”, in which there are a lot of vegetables and fruits, and refined sweets are given a modest auxiliary role.
Today, both folk and official medicine know a lot of completely harmless herbal remedies that can significantly improve a person’s cognitive abilities and increase their resistance to stress. An example of such a miracle herb is the famous ginseng.
It is known that even the most “pumped up” muscles very quickly turn into saggy flesh if it does not receive the necessary load. Approximately the same thing happens with the brain - even the most talented and capable brain, if it is inactive, will very quickly “dull”. To prevent this, constantly come up with some new activities for yourself. You can study foreign languages, cooking, take up drawing or modeling - there are a lot of options. Just 15 minutes a day of cognitive activity will protect against brain degradation better than any medication.