cheltonian advice


FRESH THINKING


“If you always do what you’ve always


done, youwill always getwhat you’ve always got.”


Thesewords have been attributed to awhole host of greatminds including Albert Einstein,BillGates and even Mark Twain.However,what really matters is the point theymake. If you want to change the end result, you need to change theway you do things, and this ultimately involves fresh thinking. Keeping an openmind and


exploring newways of doing things has also been proven to be very good for cognitive function andmental health. Itwill also help you to avoid getting stuck in a rut and bemore responsive and better equipped to dealwith the rapidly changingworld thatwe are living in.


Here are 3 useful tipson how you candevelopthe flexibility of yourmind:


1.Actively seekout new experiences The brain creates newsynaptic connections each time you do something differently or learn something new. Fresh and interesting experiences have also been shown to trigger the release of dopamine, a


neurotransmitter that is commonly associatedwith the brain’s pleasure and reward system. This feel-good chemical also enhancesmemory and your ability to learn.


2.Change your everyday routine Asimpleway to start building your cognitive flexibility is to do everyday things differently. Evenmaking the smallest of changes, like sitting at a newspot at the dinner table or using a different hand to brush your teeth, can help you build and strengthen newneural pathways.


3.Avoidtaking the easyway Technology and a variety of apps can make your lifemuch easier andmore


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By LiggyWebb


convenient in lots ofways and it can alsomake you lazy. Taking the easy way is not always the best thing for your cognitive flexibility. Setting yourself challenges can keep your mind sharp and encourage you to constantly learn through your everyday experiences.


“Amind is like a


parachute. It doesn't work if it is not open.”


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