In
order to stay sharp, it is important that you exercise your
brain. The less we use our minds, the duller they become. There is
a lot of emphasis these days on staying physically healthy, but we should also
be concerned for our mental well-being. Our brains continue to expand and
adapt to the stimuli they receive throughout our lives. The more we take
care of our brains, the better thinkers we become. Here are 18 ways
that you can develop a training procedure for your brain!
1. Make beautiful music
Learning
to play a musical instrument is a great way to super-charge your brain.
It requires a number of different parts of your brain to work together to make
the melodies that you desire. Of course, if you are already a musician,
then learn a new piece. Push yourself to learn new techniques.
Music is a great workout for the mind.
2. Lay off the alcohol
Alcohol
is of course a depressant. It slows down mental functions. The
effects of alcohol on a person’s cognitive ability are well-documented.
If you need peak mental performance, then stop drinking alcohol. In
addition to its obvious effects, it also decreases the restfulness of one’s
sleep which, as we have already discussed, impedes your ability to think
clearly. 
3. Walk around the house blindfolded
It
might seem like a strange activity, but your brain can handle it. Once
you try it a few times, you will probably find it fun and challenging.
Again, this one draws on your memory, motor skills, and reasoning
abilities. What a workout!
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