Contrary to popular belief, humans use nearly all of their brain power, not just 10%. But just like a car in neutral, our brains can sometimes fall into a relaxed state, conserving energy and making us feel less sharp. So, how do we shift gears and tap into more of our brain's potential? Here are 8 ways to rev up your brain function:
- Take regular breaks: Regular breaks can improve focus and productivity.
- Practice mindfulness: Mindfulness practices can improve focus, memory and overall cognitive function.
- Learn a new skill: Learning a new skill can help improve brain function and increase IQ.
- Use memory techniques: Memory techniques can improve memory, leading to better cognitive function and potentially increasing IQ.
- Play games: Playing games that challenge your brain can improve cognitive function and increase IQ.
- Be curious: Being curious and asking questions can help you learn new things and improve cognitive function.
- Surround yourself with smarter people: Being around people who are smart and knowledgeable can expose you to new ideas and perspectives, helping to improve cognitive function.
- Interview people with different perspectives: Listening to people with different perspectives can help broaden your understanding and expose you to new ideas and information, which can help improve cognitive function and increase IQ.
It's funny I saw myself in the mirror trying to brush my teeth with my left hand versus my right just to try and increase my neuroplasticity. What is neuroplasticity? I'll save that for another post later.
