I know everyone has had times when they felt pumped and on top of the world. You may have felt you could accomplish anything and invincible. Then other times you may feel emotionally and physically exhausted. You may feel as if you need a brain dump before you can get going again. We have all experienced that emotional and physical roller coaster wishing we could get control of it for better productivity and life experiences. If you could know why you were feeling physically down or emotionally drained, would you feel more empowered and take action to fix it?
The following are some of the reasons why most of us feel the way we do and simple strategies we can take to influence our brain and improve how we feel from day to day.
A frequent cause of feeling down is just lack of stimulation. We may lack it in all aspects of our lives, due to relationship isssues, technology, and lack of motivation. If you compare our physical and mental activity to 10-15 years ago, we have diminished activity and thinking. Technology and luxuries have made it easier for us to do less. In some ways it has an adverse effect on our physical and mental health. With technology at our fingertips, pointing at us every direction we go, there is less need for physical exertion or to even think as much as we had to in the past. These luxuries and technology have caused us to stay in and become less social in how we live our lives. It is amazing to think we can live among hundreds of people and not even know our neighbors. It is time for us to take action to lift our spirits and feel better than we ever have by following a few simple strategies.
Exercise Benefits Your Brain
Scientist and researchers are beginning to learn that some form of regular exercise and possibly just thinking about exercise may have beneficial effects on many of your day to day activities. Research has shown that regular exercise will improve the brains ability to reduce symptoms of depression. We all know that when we are down it may affect our relationships and productivity.
Reading Benefits Your Brain
Studies have shown that less academically educated individuals that make reading a routine part of their day develop a cognitive reserve. Cognitive reserve is a benefit to the individual from a health standpoint and may help shield people from the effects of certain kinds of brain injuries and functional decline that some of us may experienc as we age.
Make A Few Friends And Benefit Your Brain
Individauls that maintain a social life and have solid relationships were found to have a decreased chance of developing some forms of dementia such as Alzheimer’s Disease. Social networks seem to keep the brain stimulated and may help you maintain optimal cognitive function as you age.
So make exercise, reading and being more social a part of your daily life.
These simple strategies will help you:
1. Optimize your mood and energy levels.
2. Optimize your physical health and wellbeing.
3. Optimize your brain function.
These three strategies can easily be implemented into your daily routine. By taking small steps you may experience a profound difference in the quality of your life, find your relationships improve, and optimize your health.
CEM
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