Brain boosting exercise.

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Brain-Boosting Exercises These brain exercises help improve brain capacity in younger people and restore mental faculties that are declining in older people. 1. Use it or lose it with a cognitive workout: Memorize a poem, play chess, enjoy a challenging crossword puzzle, learn phone numbers by heart, add numbers without a calculator, learn the words to a new song, or memorize a shopping list--as long as it’s something new to you. Keep challenging yourself with new tasks. 2. Use your non-dominant hand: If you’re right-handed, use your left hand to eat, comb your hair, brush your teeth, write your name, or try putting your mouse pad on the other side of the keyboard. This practice of non-dominant hand use stimulates communication between the two hemispheres of the brain, helping to improve mental capacity as well as physical balance. Another idea: tai chi and yoga are physical activities that coach people to use the right and left side of the body equally. Reward yourself If you stick to the plan nearly every day, think of a way to reward yourself. You will be more likely to follow through with your goal when there is a bonus at the finish line. Stay on track To stay on course, ask yourself these questions each day. Keeping a written record of daily answers will help you stick to the plan and may offer insights to keep you inspired. • Are you practicing one brain-boosting exercise every day? What has the experience been like? • How do you feel today compared to the previous day? How about to one week ago? You may notice that you are processing new information more quickly and you may feel more alert. • What obstacles are keeping you from practicing your mental exercise every day? What can you do to remove the obstacle? Do you think you can manage?