Are you resolving to lose weight, get in better shape, travel, or eat healthier in 2012? I've got one more for your list. Exercise your brain.
Think of it like a muscle. If your brain is suffering from "Couch Potato Brain Syndrome", do yourself a favor and take your brain for a daily walk. Like physical exercise, which, by the way, is also good for your brain, stretching your mind requires being intentional and disciplined. But it can also be great fun.
Review these 12 ways to exercise your mind and then choose a couple of ideas. You may even need to schedule time in your calendar so that brain exercise becomes a priority.
Need more motivation? Exercising your brain adds to your cognitive reserve, a term that refers to building up the capacity and increasing your brain's functioning. Some recent research indicates that, among people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, those with active brains seem to show symptoms later in the disease process than others. It's like buying time for the future. That's a pretty good investment.
How will you stretch your brain in 2012?
