Mindset Is Everything – 9 Hacks To Get Your Brain Healthy
You know that your mindset is everything. Here are 9 hacks to get your brain healthy in just 10 minutes a day.
Let’s chat about the fact that your mindset is everything.
I think most of us know the importance of keeping your heart healthy but did you know it’s just as important to keep your BRAIN healthy if you want your mindset to stay clear and focused?
The cool thing is your brain doesn’t need much to stay healthy. Let me show you how…
FYI: You can’t live without your brain – it impacts your mindset, so it’s critical to take care of it!
Here are 9 simple tips to keep your mindset clear and brain sharp as a tack:
MINDSET IS EVERYTHING – KEEP YOUR BRAIN HEALTHY
TIP # 1 – Cut the sugar from your diet.
Let’s start by doing what you can to minimize the amount of sugar in your diet.
Did you know that high blood sugar levels are hard on nervous tissue and your blood vessels?
You have blood vessels in your brain, and your brain is composed of nervous tissue.
Too much sugar can unfortunately have toxic effects.
MINDSET IS EVERYTHING – KEEP YOUR BRAIN HEALTHY
TIP # 2 – Keep your blood pressure healthy.
Another way to keep your brain healthy is to ensure that your blood pressures levels are stable as high blood pressure damages the interior of your blood vessels.
Of course, high blood pressure is part dietary and part hereditary so talk to your physician about your blood pressure and ensure that it’s in the healthy range.
MINDSET IS EVERYTHING – KEEP YOUR BRAIN HEALTHY
TIP # 3 – Maintain a healthy cholesterol level.
We all know the important of keeping healthy cholesterol levels as otherwise cholesterol can collect on damaged areas in blood vessels and lead to clots.
See your physician regularly to have regular blood tests and keep track of your cholesterol levels.
They will tell you how often you need to do these tests.
MINDSET IS EVERYTHING – KEEP YOUR BRAIN HEALTHY
TIP # 4 – Do brain puzzles.
Now for the fun stuff – force your brain to do some serious thinking each day.
You can do this by working on a crossword puzzle, solving a few math problems, playing a game of chess, or doing a few pages from a book of brain puzzles.
My personal favorite are those FIND A WORD puzzles – I personally love them!
All of the above can be a lot of fun and give your brain a great workout.
MINDSET IS EVERYTHING – KEEP YOUR BRAIN HEALTHY
TIP # 5 – Learn something new each day.
When was the last time you learned something new?
More importantly, did you know that you can just decide that every single day you will learn something completely NEW?
Options include: looking up random fun facts, adding a few words to your vocabulary, learning a new language – one word at a time, or learning about different events from Ancient or Modern History.
Don’t assume you already know everything!
I promise you, there’s still a lot you don’t know, so be open to learning something new.
MINDSET IS EVERYTHING – KEEP YOUR BRAIN HEALTHY
TIP # 6 – Connect with others.
Did you know that it’s good for your brain when you interact with other people?
This doesn’t mean you have to devote hours to every catch you have.
Even doing the simple everyday stuff like eating meals, chatting with friends and going to the store is an opportunity for you to connect with others.
Make sure you take the time to enjoy the companionship.
MINDSET IS EVERYTHING – KEEP YOUR BRAIN HEALTHY
TIP # 7 – Read.
Reading is great for your brain.
This is actually one of my favorite ways to give my brain a workout every day.
The cool thing is it seriously doesn’t matter what you read – as long as it interests you.
The act of reading is more important for your brain than what you read so make a habit of reading for at least a few minutes each day.
MINDSET IS EVERYTHING – KEEP YOUR BRAIN HEALTHY
TIP # 8 -Sleep.
Your brain needs plenty of rest, ideally 8 hours a night.
I know it is cliché but it really does work.
Experiment and start with seven hours (if you tend to sleep less than this) and slowly work your way up to eight or nine hours.
You need to find a sleep routine that works best for you because your brain does need sleep to recover and rejuvenate from each day.
If you are still tired, give napping a try (15-20 minutes may be just enough to recharge your batteries.)
MINDSET IS EVERYTHING – KEEP YOUR BRAIN HEALTHY
TIP # 9 – Eat a healthy diet.
Your brain is largely fat, so make sure to include lots of healthy fats in your diet.
Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables too in order to get the vitamins and minerals that your brain craves for good health.
All in all, a healthy brain is important to your overall mindset and enjoyment of life.
While I know it’s natural for your brain to age just like every other part of your body, you can still do your part to slow the process and keep your mindset healthy.
Focus on building and maintaining healthy habits, including the nine I have mentioned here.
Above all, give your brain something challenging to do each day – you’ll be so thankful you did so in the future!
Much love,
Frances xx
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I’m Frances Vidakovic – a mindset & action coach for quietly ambitious women who want to stop overthinking and finally take aligned action. I help women achieve their goals and follow through on what matters, without sacrificing their sanity or soul.