Seven Exercises To Strengthen Your Brain

The silly video thumbnail notwithstanding, these are actually very good exercises to do:

Use it or lose it

Try these:

1. Schulte table: locate numbers in ascending order on a grid within 30 seconds to improve information processing speed and peripheral vision. You can find many Schulte table challenges online or in apps for a quick brain workout.
2. Multicolor text: say the color of each word instead of reading the word itself to strengthen memory, concentration, and multitasking skills. Though it looks easy, it forces the brain to process information differently, which is what we are looking for here.
3. Blindfolded tasks: perform small tasks with eyes closed, such as writing your name, drawing shapes, or typing, to keep the brain active and sharpen spatial memory and recall.
4. Hand coordination: make a “peace” sign with one hand and an “Ok” sign with the other, then switch hands and repeat five times within 10 seconds to strengthen the mind-body connection.
5. Using non-dominant hand: use your non-dominant hand for tasks like writing or brushing your teeth, to give your brain an extra workout, form new neural connections, and improve coordination.
6. Brain games: play strategic games to enhance decision-making and memory. Chess is a great option, and also websites like Lumosity offer a variety of free brain-training games.
7. Limiting technology dependence: Strengthen memory and self-reliance by reducing dependence on technology. Practise tasks such as doing calculations without a calculator, spelling things correctly, and remembering phone numbers, instead of always relying on tech to do it for you.

For more on all of these, plus visual examples for some of the exercises, enjoy;

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