Education & Career Trends: November 5, 2022
Curated by the Knowledge Team of ICS Career GPS
Content Credit:
- Article by Dr. Roopleen, published on medium.com. Original article link.
It is a known fact that most people use only a fraction of their power. People who succeed in achieving more, being more, and realising their dreams, understand the need to tap into their hidden potential and make the most of it.
Here are some everyday habits of these people you must emulate if you want to join their league and become extraordinary.
1. They organise their life.
- Chaos and clutter are the two biggest enemies of your peace of mind.
- They keep stress levels high and divert your energy and attention in various directions, making you anxious, worried, and overwhelmed.
People who make things work for them and achieve maximum benefit from their brain’s power invest time in organising their life.
- They set rules to prevent information overload, don’t multitask, and have a clear vision of what they want to do and when they want to do it.
- A little effort spent organising and planning your work goes a long way in streamlining your life and drastically reducing everyday stress.
2. They learn new things.
- Exposing yourself to the unfamiliar and allowing your mind to experience different scenarios, circumstances, and new stimuli help to rewire your brain and train it to internalise new things and accept challenges.
Consciously devote time to learning new things, whether developing a new hobby, learning a language, or honing a new skill.
- Any challenging new activity stimulates your brain to form new connections.
- This is called neuroplasticity which helps in the faster transmission of impulses in the brain.
- Hence, the more you stimulate your mind, the stronger the connections will build, and your brain will be sharper.
3. They practice good habits.
- People with sharp brains practice certain good habits that keep their brains healthy and alert, allowing them to tap into their full capacity.
- They eat healthily, eating natural and nutritious food while strictly avoiding junk food items that provide empty calories without doing anything for the brain’s health.
- They also have a regular and balanced exercise routine and follow it diligently no matter how hectic their life is.
Exercise plays a huge role in your life and has various benefits on your brain activity.
- Exercise increases the oxygenation of the brain, improves cognitive function, and boosts overall brain health, which is essential for keeping the brain active and healthy and maintaining it’s vitality.
- Another good habit these people follow is the practice of meditation. Taking a few minutes every day for meditation helps you clear your mind by eliminating random and unwanted, giving you a sense of peace and care.
4. They take a good night’s sleep.
- Everyone knows that lack of sleep tires the brain affects its working, and leads to poor memory.
- An awake but exhausted brain won’t work to even half its capacity.
- On the contrary, it will slow you down, and you’ll make more mistakes when you work with a tired mind.
The brain functions best and has better memory and cognitive ability when rested and refreshed.
- It is, therefore, advocated to get 7–8 hours of uninterrupted sleep during the night to feel rejuvenated and alert in the morning.
- People who follow a regular sleep schedule are less likely to feel lethargic and work more actively, with greater energy and enthusiasm.
5. They do journaling.
- Pour down your thoughts on a piece of paper.
- It can help you in various ways: it unburdens your mind, clarifies your thoughts, and keeps your brain working well.
When you give vent to your pent-up thoughts and feelings, you reduce mental fatigue and are in a better position to address and sort out your issues and fix problems.
- Journaling also relieves your fear and anxiety, decreasing stress and tension in your mind. You feel light and can think straight and figure a way forward instead of feeling stuck.
6. They observe more.
- People who unlock their full potential have a keen sense of observation.
- They are fully present in the moment and are mindful of what they see around them with the intent of gaining knowledge and information.
Seeing things closely and viewing them to know how they work helps you gain insight and increases your analytical ability, and allows your brain to remain sharp.
- Also, when you observe things with all your attention, you can monitor them carefully and mentally record them for recollection later on.
- This enables you to understand and appreciate various perspectives of things and make better decisions.
7. They deal with stress.
- Many feel drained and forgetful due to the continuous work pressure they experience day-in and day-out.
- As a result, they just get by, managing only day-to-day activities and using a tiny bit of their brain power.
Stress is a part of your life, but worse is that people have not only accepted it as a necessary evil but also surrendered to it.
- People who want the maximum output from their brains are careful and don’t overwork themselves or spread themselves too thin.
- They consciously take breaks and give themselves time to unwind.
- They follow a healthy routine and regularly socialise with friends and members of the support group to maintain their mental balance and sanity.
You are not limited by the brain you were born with. You have enormous scope for growth. To realise your brain’s full capacity, don’t overwork and overwhelm yourself. Instead, you can train your brain and improve your intelligence.
In the busyness of living life, don’t forget to pay attention to your brain’s health.
Taking proper care can help prevent degeneration and cognitive decline and boost your memory, reasoning, and problem-solving ability, which are critical to achieving your goals and accomplishing all that you aspire to.
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