STAY BRAIN SHARP

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Experts tell you how to keep your mind in good shape.

Just because you are done with your education doesn’t mean you need to stop learning. Keeping abreast of the latest happenings will help keep your mind agile and memory working well. So many of us get so caught up in our jobs and daily chores that we don’t take time to read anything new or even try a new hobby.

BECOME A FREQUENT READER

Make it a point to read articles that may be differing with your point of view. This is a great way to challenge your brain. Be open to different people’s opinions. Read or listen, no matter how frustrated you may feel, as a bit of challenging knowledge is good.

LEARN SOMETHING NEW

This is a good thing to follow no matter what age. Pick something that interests or inspires you and follow it through. If you’ve always wanted to learn salsa, join dancing classes. Have a guitar you bought but never use? Start taking guitar lessons. Playing an instrument also helps exercise some parts of the brain functioning especially while listening and reading written notes.

TEACH SOMEONE

All of us are good at something or the other and teaching another can be beneficial. While teaching, your ‘student/s’ are bound to have many questions, which will prompt you to think and find out more.

GET SOME SHUT

Yes, sleeping for a good seven to eight hours daily is essential. Research shows that neural connections are made in the brain when you’re in your deepest phase of sleep.

MIND GAMES

Games are not just for kids! Solving a jigsaw puzzle, tackling a crossword game can do wonders for your brain. These will help your mind concentrate and work well. Further, they are a great way to de-stress and get a change from your regular work.

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