We use our brain during every second of every day. The brain is constantly carrying out tasks that we don’t notice even when we are sleeping. Because of how much we exert it, we need to make sure we are also recharging its batteries. Here are 5 simple habits you can add to your daily routine to replenish your brain.
Journaling
You wouldn’t believe the numerous benefits you get from simply spending 15 minutes a day jotting your thoughts down. Writing your feelings and thoughts down allows you to improve your memory recall, understand your emotions, increase your self-awareness and reduce stress, which negatively impacts the brain.
Exercising
When thinking of the benefits of exercise, the first thing that comes to most people’s minds is building muscle or losing fat. However, better brain focus and concentration is another benefit of exercise. The best part is that you don’t need to adopt a complex workout routine. Simply dancing for 30 minutes a day can increase your brain’s processing speed and memory by learning new dance moves.
Playing TikTok Challenges
Yes, the infamous brain rot app can actually have a positive impact on your brain health through trending challenges such as the Make a Word challenge. The first person chooses a letter that a word needs to begin with, and the second person chooses the letter the word needs to end with. The first one to say a word that matches the criteria gets a point. Who knew a fun game with friends can strengthen your recall and vocabulary skills.
Doing Memory Games
Don’t want to deal with the pressure of thinking on the spot, then how about starting your day with a relaxing memory game like a crossword, sudoku or puzzle. Keep your anxiety at bay and enjoy a coffee in one hand anda a game sheet in the other. The dopamine rush accompanied by solving the game will give you the motivation you need to get through the rest of your tasks.
Socializing
There are no more excuses for delaying the hangout you and your friends promised you would go on. Turns out, seeing friends and family isn’t just good for the soul but also the brain. Depression, stress and loneliness are all linked to brain atrophy, so pick up the phone or pay the loved one on your mind a visit.