15 Ways To Hack Your Brain For A Better Life

Not everyone is born with a large brain. Not everyone can say things like “Elementary my dear Watson,” with a straight face. But that does not mean you can not get a competitive advantage. I remember that scene in the matrix, where the machines are using humans as disposable batteries AA? Not far from the truth. With more than 100 billion neurons, the brain produces about 100 watts of raw energy. The mind is literally a life. And as your other muscles, the more you use, the more it ages the better it works.

If you are looking for a better understanding of mind, more memory and increase alertness, here are 15 simple ways to give your brain box of six bottles.

1. Exercise: You knew it was good for the muscles, but the brain? Absolutely! Over 20% of the body’s blood and oxygen to the brain directly (without passing GO or pay $ 200). Exercise, especially cardio training, more efficient flow to the brain, keeping it well oiled machine. But if you want something a little ‘zen, try yoga. Yoga as many poses Downward facing Dog, is specifically designed to get the blood to the brain more quickly, putting his head below the heart. But if you’re really in a hurry, something as simple as opening a window and take a breath of fresh air can give your brain the more juice it needs.

2. Moisturize: If you need a little pick-me-up, can not double-espresso habit. Instead of trying to drink two glasses of water. The caffeine in coffee and soft drinks can temporarily make you feel more alert, but eventually it will become even more tired by dehydration of the muscles and constriction of blood vessels. And in large quantities, caffeine can send a rush to the bathroom with a bad case of the trots, as it stimulates the spasmodic contractions of the intestine. Water, by contrast, is a simple way to keep the mind alert and refreshed. And you can not beat the price.

3. Find the third stimulation: A friend of mine used to say “. I do not need caffeine, I Motorhead “And he always had his papers in time. Now, heavy metals can not be your thing, but listening to music can increase your productivity. Like the smell of dinner can bring on feelings of hunger, engaging all five senses to stimulate brain activity. For example, the color pinks a visual aphrodisiac. The excitement will dilate your pupils, increases blood flow, and left the pleasure centers in the brain – which will make you more alert and focused. When decorating your workspace light or to change your font color to something more alive, you can work in boredom and fatigue. Aromatherapy can be extremely effective, because the smell is the strongest sense. Lemon, peppermint and cypress are the flavors of several known to stimulate the brain. Or eat a peppermint candy activate both fragrances and flavors.

Take handwritten notes instead of typing will help you retain information more effectively, the pressure points activated by holding a pen linked to the creative centers of the brain and memory.

4. Happy thoughts: We’ve all seen the thrillers of Hitchcock; a person does something so terrible or completely blocks testimony to their minds. Well, in a much smaller scale, such forgetfulness happens all the time. The brain, especially memory, does not respond well to stress. If you are tense, overworked or unhappy, it is much less likely to withhold information or to remain on alert. Try to remove the stressors in your life and work. Practice relaxation techniques; take a hot bath or massage. Or cook some bacon. Many times I have found that happiness = bacon. Anyway, your body is in tune with their emotions, and it shows much more than you think.

5. Play: No Hide No “search. Studies in patients with dementia have shown that word and puzzle games can improve and even restore cognitive mental. Crosswords, a contest or Sudoku: all these activities, the fun can keep pink brain. And the best part is you do not really need to know. This is an example where victory does not matter because the brain reacts to an attempt to resolve the problem, not the knowledge stored in his head. Probably the best games of the brain are those with the strategic objectives such as chess, Risk and Strategy, the goals are constantly changing, and require more brain activity.

6. Watch TV quality: Would not it be wonderful if it was true. Unfortunately, studies indicate that the person sitting in front of the tube is counterproductive. But if in the form of break-butt in the chair called, choose a game or contest shows like Jeopardy, and try to answer questions. Even if you’ve never heard of The Federalist, the brain is stimulated in the same way as if you were playing Trivial Pursuit with friends.

7. Surfing the Internet: Net-addicts are combining! We have known it all the time, and now we were right. A recent study conducted at the University of California at Los Angeles found by searching the Web has contributed to the centers of the brain that control decision-making and complex reasoning. A simple task like searching the web appears to enhance brain circuitry. Brain scans showed that more of the brains were activated to use the Internet than simply reading a book. Not to mention, there are all kinds of great online puzzle games online and waiting to make you smarter. And here’s Clincher: to surf, the more your brain works.

8. Eating food for thought: do not go together. Deprived of food and literally starve the brain makes you stupid stupid. But if you want to get high mental performance are what you eat, here are some things to remember. Proteins are the most important fuel for the brain. But Atkins is not automatically, causing the brain also needs vitamins and minerals crucial dishes. It is always best to get them from food to pills. Vitamin A, to protect the membranes of brain cells, the B vitamins, essential for neuronal growth and vitality, vitamin C, so important in brain function that the brain is fifteen times higher than in other parts of the brain, vitamin E, prevent and actually reverse the deterioration of the brain, magnesium, to maintain vitality, metabolic activity of neurons, zinc, rids the brain of impurities such as lead, to improve cognitive function, and amino acids necessary for growth and health of neurotransmitters.

9. Fill the fish oil, “Jeeves is a size 14 hat, eats tons of fish, and works in mysterious ways his wonders to perform.” During the creation of his immortal, omniscient valet Jeeves, author of PG Wodehouse gave the character a huge domed skull and a regular diet to stimulate the brains of fish. It was no surprise when scientists showed what we knew all along: that eating fish can make you brainy. In Indeed, it is not fish, but Omega -3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), to go around. These fatty acids maintain the levels of dopamine in the brain increases the high growth of neurons in the frontal cortex of the brain and increases the cerebral circulation. Who is a complicated way of saying that the fatty acids that your brain is operating at full capacity, like a tune-up. But before you stock your pantry with tuna, be sure to eat large quantities of fish that can put you in danger of toxins and mercury poisoning.

So it is best to get EPA and DHA from alternative sources and supplements.

10. Eating weeds: not the kind to hide from their parents, but the medicinal plants. Oriental medicine is kick ass and taking names when the brain is concerned. There are about a dozen “brain boosting” herbal, but the two most important are the Ginkgo Biloba and Ginseng. As a medicinal tonic to go, can not be more powerful than ginkgo, to improve cerebral circulation, which stimulates cognitive abilities monstrously. Ginseng is considered the “Cadillac” of Asian herbs, incredible neurological effects. Once thought to realign the body of “yang energy,” we now know that ginseng helps the brain to adapt to stress by agents of the improved productivity of the adrenal glands. The result is an exhilarating balance, which attains enlightenment and monitoring of the brain, no nervous system, shaken, Guy brightness response of most stimulants.

11. Learning new things: That sounds pretty obvious, right? But it’s not that simple. Very few people find time to master new skills or read a new book that is not for work or class. Learning a foreign language, a new trade or a recipe, or challenge  a familiar object with each increase of brain growth by stimulating parts of the brain that may have been stagnant and unused until now. But all this takes time, right? Wrong! Try to spend 15 minutes a day in his new discovery, while all ads on a TV show than an hour, and you will be surprised how much they learn.

12. Do not waste time: if your brain were a computer, how many times a day he would sign flashing hourglass? Albert Einstein, one of the greatest thinkers of the world, gave us the theory of relativity, and very good advice: “Make everything as simple as possible.” You can hardly expect your brain to do its best if it is cluttered with non-essential. The best way to organize your mind is to de-clutter your life. Maximize your time with some personal modifications. Save time in the morning to decide the night before, what clothes you wear. Make and keep a list of daily priorities and long-term, and do not let your attention wander. Try multitasking. If you want to be in the bathroom for a while, bring a book or a piece of work you need to get out (you do not have much else!) If you have a long trip or stuck in traffic, make the most of the time listening to an audio book.

If you have to queue at the bank or in stores, make a few notes you need to revise or flash cards for the new language, you decided to learn. Of course, you can look funny, but you become wiser.

13. Actively to improve your memory: There is a new character, Grey Anatomy, which was great for us his photographic memory, which refers to articles in obscure medical journals of the century, railing outside the periodic table without batting an eyelid. For the actor who plays this character to do so convincingly, I bet you had to find a better way to remember information. There are a lot of tricks and methods to get a nice response, but basically they all boil down to some basic principles.

First of all, you know how you learn. There are three basic learning styles: visual, auditory, movement. You can find out which of you, listen, read and write three sentences what I remember best. Once you know how to learn, optimizes data. If you are a visual, a post-it will be very helpful. If you are hearing, to invest from the recorder.

Secondly, the most effective way to remember the facts were made up of different associations. For example, you might remember the date, your dentist appointment, because that number was a favorite singer of age when he died. Or something more cheerful, but you get the idea. If you’re a visual person, try to form a powerful image or snapshot. For example, if you park your car at the 4b, you may remember, that by taking snap shot four hornets hovering above the roof of the car. Trying to establish the emotional associations. If your wife asks you to choose something in storage, think for a minute as you will be disappointed if you forget it, and probably you.

Third, rinse and repeat. Repetition is a proven method of memorization. Just for fun, pull the old book Sat preparation of high school and see how the vocabulary you still remember. Give your memory a workout by re-learning these forgotten gems.

14. Rest Almost nothing is more crucial for proper brain function and effective sleep. Not everyone needs the same amount of sleep, but it hurts to try to think about when you are tired of the letter. Here are some ways your brain to get the most out of sleep. If it takes much time sleeping, not to fight or give in and take a pill. Instead, ease into sleep while reading a book. But make sure it’s fiction. While you might think that the non-fiction would be more boring, studies show that non-fiction of active reflection on the brain, preventing sleep. If you wake up tired, not because you do not have enough sleep. This could be because your brain is deprived of fasting during sleep. Try to eat a little sugar, 100 calories snack before bedtime. It will not be enough to keep awake, and can keep the head in the morning tired. If, despite your efforts, you do not have enough Z, seriously consider a nap.

National action plans are not childish or European, is a completely natural to cheer up your brain. A series of short naps (20-30 minutes) during the day will not set hours of sleep, but it will extend the fatigue that leaves your mind completely useless and you are unemployed.

15. Sex: women go weak at the knees to the idea of ​​the magnitude of his … brain. That’s right. A lot happens to the body during sex, and much more is going on in your head. His brain, that is. There is no activity that is increasing blood flow to the brain, improving cognitive abilities. Having sex may also produce hormones that significantly improve brain function. An example includes the oxytocin “trust”, a hormone that occurs during sex. This increases your ability to think of creative solutions to a problem of serotonin and dopamine, which increases after sex, creative thinking to help a person calm and logical decision making. And if you have trouble sleeping, give your brain the rest it needs, look no further.

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