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Did I just forget why I walked into this room?
We’ve all been there! But don't worry—regular mind exercises can help you train your brain and improve memory. According to Harvard, simple exercises to agilize the mind boost cognitive function. Stick around to discover 10 easy exercises for the brain to exercise your memory and keep your mind sharp at work!
Did you just come back from the photocopier and forget what papers you were looking for? The last time you lost your phone, did you end up finding it in the fridge where the milk carton was supposed to go? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. According to a study from Harvard University, doing mind exercises regularly can improve memory and boost cognitive function. Memory-boosting exercises like solving puzzles, reading out loud, or simply changing your daily routine are perfect for training your brain. Today, we want to share 10 simple exercises to exercise your mind and test your memory in your workspace. There’s never a bad time to train your memory and take care of your mind, right?
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Take a break every once in a while in the office, make yourself a coffee, and try a sudoku, a word search, or play on an online platform that challenges your mind. Whether you prefer letters or numbers, there are games for all types of brains. With these, you can fight mental decline, memory loss, and we’re sure that once you tone your brain, all the tasks for the day will go smoothly. Try it and let us know!
Physical health always means mental health, so sign up for that Pilates or yoga class you’ve been thinking about, go for a run, or simply take your coffee breaks outside to get some fresh air and clear your head. Breaking the work routine every once in a while will also pamper your mind, and it deserves a break to perform at its best!
Is your office not surrounded by green spaces and going outside for fresh air is off the table? Maybe renting an office at Lexington La Moraleja, where you can soak up the sun in summer between video conferences, is the solution, don’t you think? Ask us for more info!
Can you remember the old tradition where our grandparents tried to make all left-handed people ambidextrous? Okay, maybe it was a bit crazy, but forcing your brain to use your other hand (whether you’re right or left-handed) is an exceptional mental exercise! It requires a high level of concentration and will pose a daily challenge that will surely motivate you. Start with your phone, the mouse, or brushing your teeth… Are you up for it? These exercises to boost your memory and train your mind are quite the challenge! ;)
And having a balanced diet is fundamental for both physical and mental health! There are many foods that help take care of your memory, so we recommend including nuts, berries, and fish like salmon in your weekly menu planning. Omega-3 and antioxidants are fuel for your mind.
Did you know that sleep disorders can interrupt memory activation processes and affect decision-making? Of course, we all have an occasional bad night, but maintaining good sleep routines is something we often neglect. We’ve all been workaholics, haven’t we? You wouldn’t believe how much difference just 20 minutes of sleep can make when your mind needs it. Let’s bring back those childhood naps! And let’s make them mandatory, why not?
Whether it’s a historical fiction novel, a romance, or an essay… reading any type of book is the best exercise to boost memory! Plus, it will improve your concentration, help you disconnect, and greatly improve your vocabulary and expression. But, if you’re short on time and prefer reading books that are 100% office-appropriate, we’ll leave you with our latest post about the best leadership books.
And even better, read out loud! It adds a lot.
Change up your everyday routine, even with the smallest things! It’s the little details that count, so break away from the most mechanical processes and, for example, change the order of the apps on your phone, organize your desk differently, or go to the common areas of your flexible office space in Madrid or Barcelona. Doing this will promote creativity and break up the monotony of your day to refresh you. Trust us, when you go to check your email and can’t stop opening the LinkedIn app, your brain will click. ;)
After so much time isolated by the pandemic (and even more due to fear or new outbreaks), we’ve lost a habit that used to be frequent, which not only brightened our days but also helped us disconnect and, therefore, take care of our minds. Going out, seeing your loved ones, or walking with that friend you haven’t seen in ages will help you gain perspective, recover motivation, and boost memory. Love truly cures everything, even with a mask on.
Yes! Caffeine helps you with those uphill Mondays and with memory! Studies from the most prestigious universities in the US confirm that consuming coffee or energy drinks (always in moderation, drinking 7 cups a day is not healthy) after tackling a complex task helps with data retention, memory, and, of course, relaxation. A coffee break after a long meeting feels just right.
With so many changes, restructuring, back-to-office, home-to-office, and back again, there’s often noise in our minds that doesn’t let us concentrate or see things clearly. If your memory fails, your inspiration doesn’t come, or a particular situation starts to overwhelm you… close your eyes! Shut off the outside noise, put on some headphones if needed, and close your eyes. You’ll eliminate distractions, relax your mind, and surely find what you need. It’s never been easier! But trust us, it is.
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