Episode 45 - Are you Challenging Your Brain?

As you age it’s important to understand that you can generate new brain cells - learning new things, gaining skills, being in unpredictable situations or challenges can trigger neuroplasticity and neurogenesis. More importantly, doing so has a range of other important benefits, including improving mood, increasing memory formation, and preventing the decline associated with aging. 

Different areas of the brain can be challenged by different tasks. 

• Prefrontal is improved by puzzles, chess, or meditation.  
• Temporal lobes can be improved by memory games and musical instruments.
• Parietal lobes by logic games and/or juggling.  
• Cerebellum is improved by yoga, dancing, and coordination games like tennis.

Pick one thing that you have been wanting to do and commit 10-20 minutes per day to do it. 

Find a Creative Hobby. Don't focus on the amount of time you practice at first, but rather aim for consistency. Devote what time you can, but be firm with your commitment.

• Create Artwork - Painting, mosaics, or pottery are options
• Learn an Instrument  - I have been taking piano and devote 20 minutes per day with one 30 minute lesson a week.
• Learn a new language - Take a class or do it at home (i.e. Rosetta Stone)

Getting weekly lessons will also help your progress and keep you on track.

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