Tuesday, June 10,2025
Who doesn’t want to sharpen their mind at any time in our life, especially during the final stage? We now know that the brain can be enriched, made faster, fitter and sharper at any age by practicing, that is doing something over and over again (neuroplasticity). We also know a sharper mind is more resilient which improves when we go through challenging experiences. Each day counts.
Body and brain are deeply connected. What is good for the body is good for the brain. Here are eight practices brain needs. You may be already exercising some of these. So one by one try to add the ones you are not:
1. Sleep for seven to eight hours a night
2. Eat three nutritious meals a day
3. Walk/Exercise four to five times a week
4. Daily Meditation/Journaling
5. Frequently socialize with family and friends
6. Work on a creative project
7. Read books that you enjoy
8. Have a sense of purpose
Practiced regularly all of these practices and watch them contribute to your brain getting sharper, more resilient and your body stronger.
In addition, your brain needs general maintenance and upkeep of what you already possess. What we practice daily on our mindfulness journey is like dusting and tidying up to keep it healthy. Whatever mindfulness program you create for yourself will maintain your brain health. And if you feel it is not the best it can be, tweak your program by adding the above-mentioned exercises with small increments. That could have huge payoffs. Over 90 percent of our health and longevity is in our hands. We must understand our own brain and make it better.
Lorraine
Thanks to you, Madhu, I’m doing most of these daily or at least several times per week. Getting stronger everyday — because each day counts!
Jenn Diamond
Thank you so much, Madhu, for this important reminder!
Madhu B. Wangu
Great job, Lorraine! May I know which ones you are not doing?
Madhu B. Wangu
You’re so welcome, Jenn! Which one of these do you find difficult to practice daily?
Lorraine
Sleep is inconsistent. Meditation and Journaling is probably 4-5 days/week. A sense of purpose is tough — I have a lot of purposes (loving, rich, and rewarding purposes) – but I feel my ‘deep’ calling is yet untapped.
Madhu B. Wangu
All looks good! Whenever you feel ready, in six months or a year, make small increments in meditation and journaling in length or number of days. PLEASE no self-criticism. You’ve several purposes! Brava! Calling is embedded in your sense of purpose. In your case these include love a loaded word that is bound to attract Deep Calling. Keep the good intention in your mind all the time.