Emma Miller
The enormous flow of information, the modern pace of life, and constant stress do not affect our vitality and mental clarity in the best way. Psychologist Alla Klimenko recommends staying in the moment as often as possible: reality, although harsh, is still necessary to look for the positive in the little things.
“Watch what you think. Don’t let yourself drown in negativity and panic, but also remain sober. Notice the good things around you. Believe that sooner or later everything will end well. This gives you the strength to move forward. Talk about your feelings out loud and stop blaming yourself: you have done and are doing the best you can,” the expert advises.
How to protect yourself from dementia
Often due to stress or age, we begin to notice some lapses in our memory. Unfortunately, the risk of dementia exists for everyone. But in old age, this probability increases.
Avoiding it or at least reducing the risk is possible with regular brain training, which will help maintain mental clarity until old age.
In addition to a healthy diet, exercise, rest, and a variety of mental activities, you should not forget about a few things that will help you achieve mental clarity for years to come.
Get Outdoors
Going out for a ten-minute walk every day will reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and strengthen your memory.
Read
Television and social media have a negative impact on your thinking. Reading, on the other hand, helps to compensate for this impact. After reading even the smallest text, our brain forms new neural connections. You can devote a little time to reading, but the main thing is regularity.
Handwrite
Writing activates the areas of the cerebral cortex responsible for memory as well as Broca’s center responsible for language.
Bring spontaneity into your life
Rituals make life calmer and easier, but do not develop neuroplasticity: the brain spends less energy and begins to be “lazy”. Periodically break your habits and “surprise” your gray matter.
