Memory and why we need to change our Behavior!
Our behaviour directly links to how our brains respond. Below are 3 ways to look at our behaviour and the effects it has on our memory.
Emotions: Our emotions if out-of-control severely affect memory. We tend to remember things far more clearly in a relaxed neutral state of mind than in an angry or stressed state of mind. In some cases like depression you tend to only remember the negative emotions. To enhance your memories potential you need to control your emotions and try to be in a calm state that allows the brain to function at its optimum level.
By learning simple techniques to help ourselves relax and put ourselves in a calmer state of mind. You will find that you will achieve far greater memory recall than if you were in a stressful state of mind. Meditation is one way. But if your not into that just do some deep breaths into your abdomen. It lowers your heart rate and calms you down. It is really as simple as breathing!!
Exercise: One of the most important aspects of a healthy memory is exercise. Exercise provide oxygen to the bloodstream the bloodstream it then takes oxygenated blood to the brain. Even a brisk 15 min walk will help. You should at least do aerobic exercise three times a week. But for optimal results six times would be better. At first doing exercise seems like a bit of a task is not worth doing. But the best thing about exercising you'll start noticing immediate results. You might not loose allot of weight immediately (depending on how much exercise your doing) but you'll start thinking clearer and your energy levels will increase.
Food: We need to look at our behaviour with food. Sometimes bad eating habits can be all we need to blame. Eating junk food out of habit and convenience doesn't help improve our brains working state at all. In a modern-day there is plenty convenient healthy food sources even quick takeaway is. McDonald's is even offering more salad options. I will means enjoy a treat every now and then but regularly tried to eat healthier meals in your memory should improve. If you can't find a healthy fast food alternative in your area. Try making yourself a healthy lunchbox the night before.
I know it's not easy to change your behaviour but it's worth in the long run. Not only will your memory improve your health. Should also.
Try this out now!
One of the best ways I have found to change my habits and behaviours. Is to write down all the things you would like to change that are negative. Give these negative aspects of your life recognition and write a small sentence as to why they benefit you. And then write down why it doesn't benefit you. Just below that, write down a positive that you would like to replace the negative with and why it benefits you. For example
Junk food: positive= quick, easy and saves me time. Negative= I gain weight and it makes me feel unhealthy. (Next the replacement)
Healthy food: Try to find quick and easy healthy foods to eat. I'll benefit from this as my health will improve and my energy levels will be consistent through out the day.
Write a small list of 3 things you'd like to change now. Trust me you'll be amazed at how motivated you'll be to change these bad habits once you realise how easy the answer's are! Don't right a massive list that's impossible. Keep it simple achieve your goals and keep motivated.
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