The best activities for stimulating the growth of brain cells are those that
inspire nerve cells to activate additional circuits.
Try these simple tricks:
- Practice using both hands at once. Bounce two balls, stir cups of tea. Try throwing two wads of paper at a basket, on overhand, one underhand simultaneously.
- Think up 25 uses for a toothpick or elastic band.
- Write a set of instructions for an everyday task, such as tying your shoelaces.
- Use your on-dominant hand to brush your teeth, eat or apply make-up or pick things up with your feet.
- Close your eyes and move around your home. Concentrates on how you sense the presents of furniture's or other people. Navigate by listening, smelling, even feeling different temperature.
- Look inside your wardrobe for a few minutes then shut the door. Make a description list of everything inside. How much did you remember? You can try this with a painting or photograph.
- Shake up one routine each day. Take a new route home; try a new sport instead of your normal workout.
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