90% of people have these brain-damaging behaviors, please stop now!
sometimes do we find ourselves suddenly lost in a classroom or meeting, only to come back to our senses and realize that we haven’t heard anything?
Memories seem to vanish in an instant, thoughts are jumbled, emotions rise and fall, sometimes high, sometimes low.
You wonder why, despite all your efforts, your brain feels sluggish.
Note: Your brain may be suffering from some bad habits!
Three neuroscientists point out that there are certain behaviors that may be quietly damaging our brains, especially the last one — which 90% of people are likely to fall prey to.
Wake up in the morning and play on your phone.
This behavior can leave your brain in a state of inefficiency throughout the day, feeling tired and less productive.
Studies have shown that the first hour of the morning is the time when the brain is most alert and productive, and should be used for useful learning or thinking.
So, I started changing my habits and stopped bringing my cell phone into my bedroom, and for an hour in the morning, I chose to devote myself to self-improvement studies, such as psychology courses.
Even on my commute, I listen to podcasts. I’ve found that this short hour really improves my cognitive skills and overall performance significantly.
Ongoing acceptance of negative, demeaning language
Continuing to receive negative, demeaning language may cause you to have a lower self-esteem.
There is a concept of “invisible mental violence” in psychology, which is indeed a kind of harm caused to the individual’s psychology through words, behaviors or attitudes, which is often not easy to detect, but in the long run may have serious impacts on the individual’s mental health.
There are three suggestions that can be taken to change negative language patterns:
- Improve self-awareness: First, recognize your language patterns and understand when and where you use negative language. This can be done by monitoring your language through journaling or recording to identify those negative expressions. Once you are aware of your negative language patterns, you can begin to consciously change them.
- Replace Negative Words: When you notice yourself using negative language, immediately replace it with positive words. For example, replace “I can’t do it” with “I’m trying” or “It’s too hard” with “It’s a challenge, but I’ll find the I’ll find a solution.” Such substitutions can help you see things from a different perspective and reduce the impact of negative emotions.
- Cultivate Positive Thinking: Cultivate positive thinking by reading positive books, listening to inspirational speeches, or socializing with positive people. In addition, you can increase your positive emotions by practicing gratitude and positive thinking meditation. Spending a few minutes a day thinking about what you are grateful for or meditating can help reduce negative thinking and increase mental toughness.
With these methods, you can gradually change negative language patterns and develop a more positive and healthy mindset. Remember, change takes time and practice, but consistency will lead to positive change.
Dietary Imbalances
Going back to diet, the food you eat directly affects the health of your brain.
Too many additives may lead to brain aging.
I used to skip meals on time, but have since switched to following the Mediterranean diet, where I make sure to have a balanced mix of meat, vegetables, and carbohydrates at every meal.
Using plates or lunch boxes with compartments can help us visually control food proportions.
On busy weekdays, it’s a good idea to prepare your food for the week ahead of time to ensure balanced nutrition and save time.
Focus on your behavior, focus on the brain, let’s start now!
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