Have you ever wished you’d known more about your brain? With the advent of neurotechnology and neuroinformatics, we have access to a wealth of knowledge about our brain that’s never been available before. However, many people still don’t understand just how important it is to know more about your own brain. You can change that by continuing on to discover what this research has got to say about how we can all improve the way our brains work – because an optimized brain makes for an even better you!
Find a way to be your own best friend
There are many ways that people use their brains in a negative way, such as using drugs or alcohol, or using violence as an outlet for anger or frustration. But there are also many ways that people use their brains in a positive way; they learn new skills, solve problems and make friends with others who have similar interests as themselves.
The more you know about your brain the better you’ll be at using it in the right way!
Learn how to negotiate with yourself
Negotiating with yourself is a skill that can be learned and practiced. It’s a way of getting what you want, without feeling like you’re forcing yourself.
It’s easy to think that having good self-esteem means never having to apologize or make amends for anything you’ve done wrong. But the truth is that we’re all human beings with flaws and failings, so it’s important to learn how to deal with those things in an effective way.
Replace your inner critic with an inner coach
It has been found that praising children for their effort leads them to try harder, but praising children for their intelligence or ability leads them to give up. “Praise for intelligence is like putting a sign on the wall: ‘Don’t try.’ You are saying that it’s not worth the effort,” she says. “You’re saying that there’s something wrong with you.”
Make friends with failure
One way of being yourself is by making friends with failure. A lot of people think that failure is something that happens only to other people; but if you look at your own life as well as others’, you’ll find that most people have failed at some point or another. You may have failed at school, at work or even at relationships; but if you can accept that this is normal and learn from it, then you’re on your way to being successful.
Learn how to focus and ignore distractions
The brain is a muscle, and it needs regular exercise to stay healthy. Studies show that people who learn new things tend to have better memory and a sharper focus on tasks at hand. You can improve your mental health by learning something new every day — whether it’s something practical like the latest fashion trends, or something inspirational like why we’re all here on Earth.
Another way to keep your brain sharp is by learning how it works and what you can do to help it work better. The more you know about how your brain works, the easier it will be for you to keep yourself focused and motivated while doing everyday tasks or even while taking on large projects like writing a book or starting a business.
Know your strengths and weaknesses, and learn how to make up for the latter by using the former
Every person has strengths and weaknesses. Some people have a knack for languages, while others struggle with math. Some people are great at science, while others struggle with history. The important thing is to know what your strengths are, and how you can use them to get more out of your brain.
While many people think that being smart or being good at something means that you’re going to be successful in life, this isn’t always true. In fact, there are plenty of people who are very smart but still struggle in life because their brains weren’t trained properly from an early age (or even from birth). If you don’t know how to use your brain, it will never reach its full potential!
Identify your values and purpose in life, not just your goals, so you can know when to pick your battles and when to take risks
You can’t be too focused on your goals or too focused on your values. Just because something is a goal doesn’t mean that it’s good for you. For example, if you have a goal of becoming a millionaire by age 40, that’s probably not going to happen unless you’re born into a wealthy family. If so, great! But if not, then what’s the point?
Your values and purpose in life are what drive you forward and keep you going when something goes wrong or when things get hard. They’re what help keep you motivated when things seem impossible (and they will at times). They’re what make you feel alive and happy when times are good and bad. They’re what let others see who you really are beneath all the other things that come with being human (such as emotions, feelings, desires, etc.).
The fact is that every human beings brain works differently. In some cases, our brains can be very complex and even unpredictable as to how it works best for us individually. The fascinating thing about brains is that there are always studies being conducted that reveal new facts about how we think. So you don’t have to worry too much about your brain not working properly because there is always something that you can do to make it work better for you.
Author: AKSHR
