Use it or lose it, they say. How true this is of the brain! We work out our bodies, but forget about the mind. So to help stave off the slippery slope into senility, here´s some great ways to exercise your mind.
If that doesn’t stretch your brain, nothing will.
Games, such as Scrabble or crosswords, are great. Even if you can’t complete it, you will expand your vocabulary.
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You’re bound to learn some new facts, and you never know when they’ll come in useful! Why not take part in a quiz night yourself, and work that memory.
There are lots of exercises at braingle.com . Take memory tests, assess your IQ, and learn new words.
Are you wrestling with a problem? Relaxing your mind and body will help you see the situation more clearly, and come up with answers.
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Your mind needs to relax, as well as your body. Give it the time it needs to recharge.
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Not only will this give you the chance to learn something new, but socializing with other people also works the brain.
Read newspapers, discuss current affairs, and take an interest in what’s happening around the world. Always be curious. There is an infinite amount of information available on the Internet, so if you want to know something, look it up.
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Do you give your mind a good workout, or have you let it get a bit flabby? What ideas do you have for mental weightlifting?
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