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Activate your brain with a "small challenge" first thing in the morning! Simple habits taught by memory experts
The secret to a clear head that you can start using today!
Hello everyone! This is John. When you're busy every day, do you ever feel a bit dizzy? Even when you wake up in the morning, time passes by in a flash while you're checking the news or social media on your smartphone. Before you know it, your head feels heavy from all the information you've been cramming.
Some of you may be worried about things like, "I wish I could start my day feeling more refreshed," or "I've been forgetting things a lot lately, it's bothering me." But don't worry!
In fact, you can boost your brain with just a few simple morning habits. What's more, it's a method that anyone can easily follow, taught by a specialist who helps people improve their memory, a so-called "memory coach." Today, I'll explain in an easy-to-understand way about these morning habits that "boost your brain"!
Why is "morning" good? It's the golden time for your brain!
When you wake up in the morning, your brain will be refreshed and clear after a good night’s sleep.On a clean and tidy deskIf you give your brain a good stimulus at this perfect timing, you can expect new information to come in smoothly and your concentration to improve.
On the other hand, after a day of activity, your brain may be in a state similar to a desk cluttered with information and tasks. Of course, it is important to relax at night, but the morning is the perfect time to start something new and actively engage your brain.
Just a few minutes before you eat breakfast. There's no reason not to take advantage of this precious "golden brain time"!
Memory experts recommend "Small Morning Challenges"
The brain activation techniques suggested by experts are very simple.Choose one or two memorable events from yesterday and try to remember them in as many details as possible." Oh, that's it? You may think, but this is a great workout for our brains.
The point isRemembering things "specifically" and "using all five senses"For example, it looks like this:
- What I ate:What did you have for lunch yesterday? Not only the main dish, but also the color and shape of the vegetables on the side, the taste of the dressing, and the texture? Who did you eat with and what kind of conversation did you have?
- People I met and conversations I had:Is there a conversation you had yesterday that made an impression on you? Try to remember that person's facial expressions, the tone of their voice, and the sounds around you when you were talking (the music in the cafe, the sounds of the train, etc.).
- What I saw and what I felt:What did you think of the colors and shapes of seasonal flowers, the color of the sky, and the movement of the clouds you saw on your way to work or school? How did you feel at that time? (For example, beautiful, interesting, etc.)
- What I learned and discovered:Did you learn something new yesterday? It could be a line you read in a book, something you saw on the news, or a little tip someone taught you.
In this way, by consciously recalling your vision (what you saw), hearing (what you heard), taste (what you tasted), smell (what it smelled like), touch (what you touched), and even your emotions at the time, your memories become clearer and various parts of your brain become more active. It's like an effective stretch that wakes up your dormant brain!
Stepping Up: Another Small Challenge
Once you have gotten used to the habit of "remembering," or if you're looking for a different kind of stimulation, we recommend trying this challenge.
- Learn one new word:Beautiful Japanese words, business terms in katakana, or even English words are all OK. It will be even more effective if you look up the meaning and create example sentences!
- Let's do some quick mental math:For example, doing some simple calculations such as "estimate the total amount of today's shopping" or "saying the sevens backwards" can also help warm up your brain.
- Imagine doing something you don't normally do:For example, it can be fun to use your creativity and ask questions like, "What would happen if you brushed your teeth with your non-dominant hand?" or, "What kind of scenery would you see if you took a different route to the station?"
All of these things will help stimulate your brain and activate it. Try incorporating them into your life as much as you can and have fun.
What are the positive effects of this habit?
- Improve memory:The act of remembering strengthens the memory circuits in the brain. By doing this repeatedly, you will be less likely to forget important appointments, the contents of what you have studied will stick in your mind, and you will be able to quickly retrieve information you need for work. This is useful in various situations in daily life.Working memoryIt is said that it also helps to train working memory (the ability to temporarily hold and process information).
- Increased focus:The time you spend consciously trying to remember something or learn something new is actually a way to train your concentration. By incorporating this habit first thing in the morning, you may be able to create a foundation for your concentration for the rest of the day.
- Start your day on a positive note:Remembering fun events and happy words can warm your heart and help you start your day with a positive attitude. This habit may even help blow away any morning blues you may have.
- Keeping your brain young (brain plasticity):The more you use your brain, the stronger the connections between neurons become and the more new connections are made.Brain plasticity" It may sound like a difficult term, but to put it simply,The brain, like a muscle, has the ability to grow and change through training.This little morning challenge is a real brain workout that will help keep your brain healthy and youthful.
Tips to keep it fun and effortless
- Start with just one minute:Don't get too excited and say, "Okay, I'm going to do it!" But first, try it out by deciding to do it for just one minute right after you wake up in bed, or for just one minute after washing your face. It's important to continue every day, even if it's just for a short time.
- Pair it with an existing habit:The few minutes it takes to make your morning coffee, the time you spend brushing your teeth, the time you spend waiting for the train, etc.Combine it with your existing morning routineThis makes it easy to remember and incorporate into your life.
- Don't aim for perfection:It's okay if there are days when you can't remember or you're too busy to do it. Don't blame yourself and just say, "Oh well, those days happen," and just start again the next day.
- The best way to have fun is to:"What should I remember today?" "Let's remember that funny thing that happened yesterday!"Enjoy it like a gameThe key to making it last is to think of it as a small gift to yourself, not as an obligation.
- You can also use notes and a diary:If you make a quick note of what you remember, you can look back on it later and enjoy it again, thinking, "Oh, that happened," and it also helps to solidify your memory. However, this should also be done with a light heart, like "it's OK if you can do it."
A word from John
After reading this article, I honestly thought, "I see, I think I can do this too!" In the morning, we tend to unconsciously look at the news or social media on our smartphones, but if we can just take a few minutes and actively "consciously remember," our minds will feel refreshed and we'll be able to start the day feeling refreshed. I felt that the advice to "make full use of all five senses" was particularly effective in making memories deeper and richer. Why not give it a try for a week, even if it seems a little ridiculous? I'm sure you'll notice a small change!
This article is based on the following original articles and is summarized from the author's perspective:
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