HOW TO BOOST YOUR BRAIN POWER | IMPROVE LEARNING POWER

BOOST YOUR BRAIN POWER

Did you just forget the name of the person you met last night? Or left your phone in your car? Or forgot the items on your grocery list? Well, you are not alone. It happens with almost everyone occasionally. At times we feel as we age, our mind and memory don’t work like they used to. Is there any way to boost or memory?

Well, the answer to this question is YES.

Everyday our brain grows new cells and forms new neural connections, if it is provided with what it needs. Brain is the most powerful organ of the human body. It can turn out to be the most dangerous organ as well, if not fed well.

Our brain’s ability to grow and to get better throughout our lifetime is called neuroplasticity. Our daily habits and lifestyle greatly influence the working of our brain and memory.

Here are a few tips that you need to incorporate into your daily life to improve your brain power and sharpen your memory –

1. EAT HEALTHY

A nutritious and well-balanced diet is the foundation of a good health. Treat your brain with the highest quality fuel. You are what you eat. Just as our body is 70% water, in the same way our brain is 60% fat. It should be fed with healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.


Following are the top 3 foods that can help to improve your memory –

• Seeds

Chia seeds and flax seeds are the top 2 seeds. They are high in omega-3, rich in fibre and anti-oxidants. Take 2 spoons of these seeds in a day to boost your brain power.

• Nuts

Almonds and walnuts are the top 2 nuts. They are loaded with omega-3 and are easily digestible. They are also heart healthy. Take a serving of 28 grams of these nuts in a day.

• Spinach

Free radicals are produced in our body that damage DNA and grow cancer cells. Spinach damages these free radicals. It is also anti-inflammatory. Always prefer eating raw spinach.

Some other food items that can be included in the diet are beans, quinoa, oats, broccoli, avocado and coconut oil.

2. REGULAR EXERCISE

We all know that a healthy mind resides in a healthy body. To keep our brain healthy, we need to keep our body fit. Exercise increases our heart rate which increases the supply of oxygen to the brain, thus keeping the memory sharp.

Exercise also stimulates the growth of new connections between brain cells. Exercise does not only mean hitting the gym and working with weights, but a simple morning walk, jogging or sprinting  can also keep our brain healthy. Having an active lifestyle is an investment for our future, both mentally and physically.

3. PLAY BRAIN GAMES

Always keep your brain active. Play brainstorming games. Brain workout is as important as a physical workout. Do crossword puzzles, solve Sudoku, read or play cards, play chess, juggling, etc. Challenge your brain. People who are mentally active have better memory as they age.

4. GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP

It is during sleep that our brain repairs itself and firms up the memories of recently acquired information. Get 7-8 hours of quality sleep daily. Even naps count. It helps to combat depression and also reduces the release of stress hormones. If you have trouble in sleeping, drink a cup of warm milk a half hour before hitting the bed.

5. QUIT MULTITASKING

Multitasking means performing different things at the same time. When we are juggling with too many things at the same time, we are bound to forget. The brain never multitasks, it’s only the body that does it. The brain just switches its focus from one thing to another. That is why, it is always difficult to read a book while talking to someone else. Although it saves time, but also decreases our productivity. Always focus on one task at a time to improve your performance.

6. GET ORGANIZED

Never keep your things in a mess. If you keep your things in their proper place after every use, it will be easy for the brain to locate them the next time. Always have a habit of writing. Jot down the important tasks for the next day on a piece of paper and put them up at places like your dressing table, wardrobe or your refrigerator, so that it reminds you of the task the next day when you use these things.

7. DO SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY

An idle mind is a devil’s workshop. Engage yourself in purposeful and meaningful activities. Stop being a lazy lad. Involve yourself in activities that are mentally stimulating. Master a new skill. Learn a new language. Learn new dance moves, playing musical instruments. Keep yourself busy by reading a book, cooking, gardening, listening to music, etc. Develop a hobby.

Follow these tasks in your daily life. They will definitely help you to improve your memory and upgrade your performance.