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Brain Trick
Are you up for trying something new and beneficial? Using your non-dominant hand for daily tasks can offer both cognitive and physical benefits.Cognitive and Neurological Benefits: Studies of stroke patients in rehab have found that forced to use the non-dominant side has many benefits. Engaging your non-dominant hand activates different neural pathways, promoting neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to reorganize itself. This can enhance coordination and fine motor skillsActivities to Boost Cognition with Your Non-Dominant Hand:Brushing Your TeethUse your non-dominant hand to…
Good Gossip: A Tool for Positive Change
In the world today, there is so much anger, distrust and suspicion. I am tantalized with the concept that good gossip is an instigator for both self-betterment and small inroads into our world today. “Good Gossip” is the art of spreading positive, affirming stories about others to build community, encourage kindness, and inspire connection. Unlike harmful gossip, which erodes trust and damages reputations. Good gossip uplifts and reinforces the values we want to see in our lives and in those…
Hidden Brain: Conscious Biases
Hidden Brain is a concept by research science, journalist Shankar Vedanta in his book Hidden Brain. It refers to the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior. These are mental processes operating below the surface of awareness, influencing decisions, judgments, and emotions without you realizing it. Our brains constantly absorb information from the environment, much of it is processed automatically through shortcuts known as cognitive biases. These hidden mechanisms evolved to help humans make quick decisions in complex environments. Learning…
Seek Joy Over Happiness
While happiness is often seen as the ultimate emotional goal, joy offers a deeper, more sustainable state of well-being. Unlike happiness, which tends to rely on external circumstances, joy arises from within. This internal source makes joy more resilient and long-lasting. 1. Joy is Independent of CircumstanceHappiness can be fleeting—a result of a good meal, a gift, or praise. When the moment passes, so does the feeling. Joy, on the other hand, can coexist with hardship. People who are grieving…
Cognitive Shuffling
We all get on the that “worry rocker”, up and down and going nowhere. Cognitive shuffling is a mental strategy designed to quiet the mind and ease the transition into sleep. By focusing on random, unrelated words or images—like shuffling a deck of cards—it disrupts repetitive, stressful thoughts that often keep people awake. Why It Works: How to Practice: By keeping your thoughts random and light, you’ll gently guide your brain into sleep. Practice Practice Practice = Z Z Z
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Major Health Problems for Seniors – Take Action!
According to the CDC (2021), these are the most common health issues for seniors: How many * can you commit to? Take small steps today that lead to a healthier future!