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15 Ways To Train Your Brain For Peak Performance

Read A Good BookIt stimulates imagination and your brain starts working better.Added Advantage: You learn something new from every book.And you don’t always have to buy a book. When will you use that library membership?

Play Video Brain Games

Video Games have a foul reputation of dulling your brain. However, there are new video brain games out there which are fun on one hand and also make your brain work hard.

MeditateSpend a little time with yourself everyday, relaxing and trying to focus.Yes, focus will not come easy but when you have managed it……be prepared for a calmer and hence, more alert mind!

Get Plenty Of Rest

When you sleep less, your brain finds it difficult to processnew information. To put it simply – your brain needs plenty of sleep for performing to its fullest ability.

Have a Hearty Breakfast

A breakfast rich in protein and good carbohydrates will help you kick-start the day. Nuts, milk and fresh fruits are also beneficial for your brain’s health.

Think Positive

Self-encouragement - When you think positive, your brain’s effectiveness increases and chances of depression decrease.Hang out with optimistic people, read happy stuff…do things that make you happy.

Say “NO” To Alcohol

This depressant slows down your brain’s function.Your cognitive ability is also hindered.So, stay off the alcohol completely.

Get Romantic

This is especially true for women as studies have shown that love making increases the estrogen levels in women!And increased estrogen level is directly linked with enhanced brain performance.

Break Free

Mix things up – explore new routes to office. Have something out-of the box for lunch. Just break free of your daily routine.It is time to switch off the ‘Auto-pilot’.

Don’t Watch Too Much Television

Research has shown that watching too much television leads of attention problems.Television numbs your mind. So, get off the couch and walk as far away as possible from your TV set.

ExerciseExercising, especially the cardio-vascular ones increase blood flow to the brain..thereby improving the brain function. Studies have also shown that exercise increases the volume of grey matter in the brain.

Work With NumbersStop using the calculator for simple math problems.Gadgets make your mind lazy.Work the problems out instead. And in no time your performance will improve!

Remember Old MemoriesSurf through your

old photo albums. Photos straight away take you down the old memory lane and as you relive the memories, you actually give your brain the desired workout.

Speak A New Tongue

Learning a new tongue always makes your mind work better. Learning a new word to begin with and retaining it in your mind – is the workout you should try.

Memorize A Song

Learn new tunes, hum them as you work through your day! Memorizing new songs keeps you in a good mood and gives your brain the desired workout.