Adults often dream of being mentally sharp and agile again. Unfortunately, poor lifestyle choices and even poorer thinking habits can cause progressive mental decline to the point where people feel that they can no longer organize ideas well, or express themselves creatively. This shouldnít be the case, because you can actually improve your brain power day by day by using simple strategies. Here are just some of the techniques that you can use to improve your mind power:
Mind power strategies
Change your diet ñ If you want a healthy mind, you need a healthy body, first. And the easiest way to achieve that is by improving and modifying your existing diet. If you are already eating healthy food items on a daily basis, I congratulate you ñ your mind is probably sharp enough right now, and all you need to do is perform some mind exercises to improve it a little more.
If you have not been eating well for the past few years, you can change that right now by throwing out anything that has been processed, and by sticking to wholesome, home cooked meals.
The more you cook at home, the more control you have over what goes into your body. If you eat out, you are limited by the restaurant or fast food jointís menu.
Choose a rainbow of vegetables and fruits when grocery shopping, and always choose lean cuts of meat over fatty portions. You will also be healthier if you start eating raw nuts, oily fish such as wild salmon, and healthier dessert alternatives such as yogurt. All of these food items are good for the brain.
Sleep adequately every night ñ Nothing can bog down the brain more than physical exhaustion. The body needs adequate rest if you want your mind to be sharp and agile. Your mind needs to rest too.
Adults typically require 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night. Go to sleep early and wake up early ñ thatís the best practice. You will accomplish more in the morning, so it would be best if you can wake up early every day. If you can start sleeping better, your brain power will surely improve in a short period of time.
Music therapy ñ If you feel fatigued and anxious all the time because of the mounting pressures at work, the best way to deal with the stress is by listening to music. If you are able to manage your stress well, your mind will stay healthy and you will stay sharp and creative.
If you let the pressures at work get to you, your mind will bog down, and you will feel dull and tired all the time.
Choose a music genre that relaxes you. You can alternate ìexciting tracksî with more mellow ones. Listening to music should be therapeutic and not overly stimulating. I suggest that you listen to music right before going to bed, so you can fall asleep more easily. The music will soothe your tired mind, and help you rest for the night.
