In today’s article I want to share with you, my 3 top tips to look after your brain. The brain is one of those organs in the body that we can tend to forget when it comes to fitness. Ask yourself – “Have you neglected the grey matter for too long?” If so, these tips will help your brain get into great shape in a very short period of time. Go easy on yourself – instead of trying to implement them all today, why not try and work them into your schedule over the coming days or even over the next fortnight.
- Drink More Water
The brain is made up of 80% water and this water plays an essential part in its function. When we are dehydrated, we can reduce our sense of well-being and significantly reduce our performance and our learning. We are also seriously risking our long term mental health. On average, the human body can lose up to 2.5 litres of water per day. These losses are through the lungs, skin (sweat) and through our urine. We must aim to at least replenish this loss on a daily basis. Try drinking more water throughout the day and eating more fruit and vegetables, as these too are full of water.
2. Eat the right fats for your brain!
The brain is made up of a total of 60% fat, which includes – saturated fat and cholesterol. Now most of us may at first consider fat to be unhealthy, however there are some fats that our brains need to function normally. 20% of the brain’s fat should be made up of essential fatty acids or Omega-3 and Omega-6. These two essential fatty acids are important as they can not be made within your body, so you need to make sure that you are getting them from your diet. Eat oily fish as these are a well-known source of Omega-3 and Omega-6.
3. Exercise
Keep your brain fit by keeping your body in shape! Scientists have shown us that regular exercise can massively reduce the effects of depression, anxiety and stress. In fact in a lot of cases, exercise can work just as well as antidepressants. Keeping your grey matter happy will also keep it healthy! You can do this by introducing a daily brisk walk through the park or maybe take a dance class!
Did you know that I suffered with depression? – Time Line Therapy® was what helped me when I attended my NLP Practitioner course. You can check out my story HERE. Our students refer to their experience of Time Line Therapy® on their Practitioner course like the ‘hidden gem’ hear more about this HERE.
Recent Posts
Redundancy: 6 top tips for anyone impacted by redundancy
One thing you can guarantee with the world of business is that it's constantly changing. Whether it's mergers and acquisitions, downsizing, rationalisation, selling part or whole business units - big business is always changing it's organisational structures, looking...
Elevating Executive Coaching: 10 Research-Backed Reasons to Pursue an NLP Certification
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, executive coaches play a crucial role in helping leaders unlock their full potential and drive organisational success. While executive coaching alone can be highly effective, combining it with Neuro-Linguistic...
Unlocking Leadership Excellence: 10 Reasons Why Every Leader Should Attend an NLP Course
Attending a Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) course can be highly beneficial for leaders in various fields. To thrive in today's rapidly changing and competitive landscape, leaders must possess a diverse set of abilities to effectively navigate challenges and...
