Brain needs a workout too!! Try out these methods to improve memory and concentration — helper4u
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Memory and concentration challenges affect people of all ages, not just seniors. To improve mental acuity, engage in regular exercise, manage stress via meditation, maintain a healthy diet rich in vitamins and omega-3s, get sufficient sleep, and continuously challenge the brain through new activities or learning. Additionally, practicing yoga enhances focus and memory, with specific poses and meditation contributing to mental wellness.
Brain needs a workout too!! Try out these methods to improve memory and concentration — helper4u
- 2. Memory and concentration are not just issues for ‘seniors.’ Losing track of what you were doing or simply forgetting what you were about to say are very real problems for everybody. It plagues everyone from students preparing for exams to professionals wanting to look sharp with everything at their fingertips, and older people simply forgetting stuff over time. There are a number of ways in which one can stay mentally alive—starting with a healthy body and an active mind. Here are some tips.
- 3. Keep your body and brain active Going for a small run does more than just keeping your body in shape. The increased heart rate and circulation that accompanies regular exercise help in sending more blood to the brain, keeping it healthy and sharp.
- 4. Keep stress at bay Chronic stress and depression are responsible for the destruction of brain cells. An unhappy person will have an unhealthy brain which will not be able to function optimally. Meditation works well by eliminating stress thus enhancing concentration. Laughter is indeed the best medicine in this case.
- 5. Eat your way to a better memory Foods that aid memory and concentration are colourful fruits, leafy green vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, vitamin C, vitamin B, vitamin E, vitamin K and omega-3. These help in keeping memory loss at bay. The brain also requires a constant supply of glucose which the body can sufficiently derive from carbohydrates.
- 6. Sleep well for a sharp mind Poor sleep is a major factor that affects memory and concentration. A well rested body is a well rested mind. While sleep requirements vary from person to person, ensure that you get at least 7–9 hours of sleep; plus a nap (even a half-hour cat nap is plenty) if you can manage it! A good way to ensure sound sleep is sticking to a fixed time of going to bed every night, creating a schedule.
- 7. Challenge your brain Give your brain a good workout by pursuing an activity that makes you step out of your comfort zone. Constantly challenging your brain will keep it active and healthy. Engage yourself in a different activity from the usual—something as simple as puzzle solving or getting the hang of a new hobby. Learning a new language is one of the best ways to give those brain cells an effective workout.
- 8. Boost Your Concentration Power with Yoga Yoga is an ancient art that means ‘union’, and its purpose is to unite the mind, body, and spirit. It is a physical exercise with twists, turns, and stretches and also has the goal of unfolding the infinite potential of the human mind and the soul. The ultimate aim of practicing yoga is self-development and self-realization. Yoga gives peace to the mind and increases a person’s ability to concentrate. Daily practice of yoga not only keeps you healthy, but also helps boost memory power. Even just 20 minutes of daily yoga improves the brain function.
- 9. The types of yoga that enhance concentration as well as focus power are as follows:
- 10. Prayer Pose In this pose, you have to stand straight with your feet together and toes straight. Hands should be in the position of Namaste near the center of the heart. Your weight must be evenly distributed so that the body is balanced. Take a deep breath and release slowly.
- 11. Eagle Pose (Garudasana) This name came from the Hindu god Garuda, and it helps to develop concentration. For this pose, you have to stand straight and focus on one point. Your posture must be like that of an eagle, hands are wrapped with each other and palms are together.
- 12. Virabhadrasana II This posture engages the whole body, and eyes must be fixed at one point. Stand your leg apart, arms away from the body, and palms pointed down. Now, bend your right knee and shift your weight. Take a deep breath and release it slowly. Eyes should be focusing at one point.
- 13. Nadi Shoddana Pranayama (nose breathing) This yoga pose will not only enhance your concentration power, but also keeps your mind calm and focused. Just 5 minutes of this daily habit will help to maintain your overall health. For this pose, you have to sit in a relaxed position and press your right nostril with your thumb and breathe deeply. Now, press the left side and release the right nostril, continue this process for at least 5 minutes.
- 14. Meditation Regular meditation will not only keep you healthy, but also acts as brain booster and focus enhancer. In this yoga pose, you have to just focus on one point, which will help reduce anxiety and stress. Sit in a relaxed position and breathe normally. No need to control your breathing, just work on stabilizing your mind.