STAY SMART, SHARP, AND FOCUSED
HOW
TO STAY SMART, SHARP, AND FOCUSED?
Staying
smart, sharp, and focused is a combination of mental, physical, and emotional
well-being. Here are some tips to help you achieve this:
Use
Your Brain:
It's
true: Use it or lose it. Stretching your brain keeps your mind sharp. People
who are more active in mentally challenging activities are more likely to stay
sharp
Mix
Things Up:
Challenge
your brain to think in new ways. Since your five senses are key to learning,
use them to exercise your mind. If you're right-handed, try using your left
hand. Drive to work by another route. Close your eyes and see if you can
recognize food by taste.
Work
Out to Stay Sharp:
Exercise,
especially the kind that gets your heart rate up like walking or swimming, has
mental pluses, too. Staying active can help memory, imagination, and even your
ability to plan tasks.
Do
your brain a favour and choose foods that are good for your heart and
waistline.
Music
Helps Your Brain:
Playing
an instrument early in life pays off in clearer thinking when you're older.
Musical experience boosts mental functions that have nothing to do with music,
such as memory and ability to plan. It also helps with greater hand
coordination. Plus, it's fun -- and it's never too late to start.
Make
Friends for Your Mind:
Be
a people person! Talking with others actually sharpens your brain, whether at
work, at home, or out in your community. Studies show social activities improve
your mind. So volunteer or call a friend!
Stay
Calm:
Too
much stress can hurt your grey matter, which contains cells that store and
process information. Here are some ways to chill:
Take deep breaths:
Find
something that makes you laugh.
Listen
to music.
Try
yoga or meditation.
Find
someone to talk to.
Sleep
and the Brain:
A
long night’s rest is best for memory and your mood. Adults need 7-8 hours of
sleep every night.
Memory
Helpers:
Everybody
spaces out now and then. As you get older, you may not remember things as
easily as you used to. That's a normal part of aging. Some helpful hints:
Focus
on one task at a time.
Learn
new things one step at a time.
The Name Game:
Have
trouble recalling names? Always repeat a person's name while you're talking to
them -- at least in your head, if not out loud. Or invent a funny image or
rhyme that you link with their name.
Take
breaks:
Short
breaks throughout the day can help you stay focused and refreshed.
Minimize
distractions:
Turn
off notifications on your phone and find a quiet place to work or study.
Set
goals and priorities:
Having
a clear sense of purpose can help you stay motivated and focused.
Be
patient and persistent:
Staying
sharp and focused is an ongoing process.
Celebrate
small successes and don't get discouraged by setbacks.
By
incorporating these tips into your daily routine, you can enhance your
cognitive abilities, improve your focus, and maintain a sharp mind throughout
your life.
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