do more what you want to do than what you have to do.
That is the total, 86 billion, amount of cells in your brain.
Without a doubt, the sticky mass between your ears has complete power over your body.
It only seems logical to devote the majority of our time to it. We, on the other hand, do not. In reality, most people do not believe that the brain requires attention. Our contemporary lifestyle is destroying our brain connections, making us slower, dumber, and less creative, according to experts.
There are a slew of reasons why this is so. To change this, we need to be conscious of the harmful behaviors we’ve developed. Some people are taken aback by these behaviors since they have no idea how much harm they are doing to themselves by indulging.
Let’s have a look at what they are.
The Negative Consequences of Inactivity
Many people have found themselves not leaving their beds since remote employment became the norm. People I know eat, drink, sleep, and work in the same location all day.
The only activity they get is collecting groceries, which can now be delivered owing to technology.
It has serious implications, whether people know it or not. Heart disease, obesity, depression, dementia, and cancer are all related to sitting for too long. More than that, it alters the function of specific brain neurons for the worse.
It’s past time for us all to realize one basic truth: movement is beneficial. It releases endorphins, which improve our mood, keep our hearts healthy, and help our brains function better.
Sitting for long periods of time at work causes us to hold our breath while we type on our computers. This is something you can see for yourself. Lower oxygen levels in the body result in muddled thinking, tiredness, and poor attention.
What can be done about it?
Now, I’m not advising you to join a gym or employ a personal trainer.
All you need is 20–30 minutes of movement. The well-known 10,000-step rule is also a good target to aim towards. You’re lying to yourself if you say, “I don’t have the time.”
Everyone loves to walk, from brilliant inventors like Nikola Tesla and Charles Darwin to the busiest CEOs like Jobs, Zuckerberg, Jeff Weiner, and Jack Dorsey.
Walking and talking at the same time is a simple method. Make as many calls as you can and go for a stroll. You’ll be well on your way to achieving your objective without wasting any time. Another option is to use a standing/walking desk, which will encourage you to move around more and burn more calories.
I know you’re astute enough to recognize the advantages. All you have to do now is put it into practice. There’s no excuse not to using these basic methods.
Concentration’s №1 Killer
On a typical day, we are bombarded with a staggering quantity of data. According to a research from the University of California, San Diego, the average American uses around 34 terabytes of data and information each day, an increase of about 350 percent in nearly three decades.
Constant sensory input is our number one focus killer, so it’s no surprise.
Emails, social media, chatting to people, alerts, meetings, and much more are all part of this. We may quickly get overwhelmed and overloaded with information if we do not better regulate our consumption.
Some individuals brag about being able to read a book at 3x speed while commuting and listening to two podcasts while also checking emails, books, and the news. That, however, is not anything to be proud of.
Even a minor piece of information might detract from concentration.
For example, if you’re attempting to focus on a task and you realize you have an unread email in your inbox, it can lower your effective IQ by ten points.
Reduce the quantity of material you consume on a daily basis by using tools and procedures. Spend less time reading short-form stuff and more time reading long-form content. Instead than bouncing from one tweet to the next, they keep your attention and help you focus.
Remove things you can’t control or don’t have anything to do with you, such as social media, news, gossip, and other distractions.
Learn to spend as much time as possible in silence. The mind, body, and spirit all benefit from silence and stillness. Our overabundance of content consumption can only be alleviated by regular intervals of stillness.
Loud music blasting
We all desire some beautiful music whether we’re working out, strolling, or doing a dull activity like answering emails. And, in order to fully immerse ourselves in our favorite tunes, we always pump up the volume.
However, you should consider your options carefully before proceeding. Noise-canceling headphones are quite popular, yet they may easily harm your hearing. When your ears become accustomed to a specific loudness, hearing the typical noises of others around you requires more effort. As a result, you won’t be able to store information in your memory quickly enough.
Headphonesty recommends removing your headphones and holding them at arm’s length while listening. If the music is still audible, turn it down and try again. This is an excellent check to make sure your ears are safe. Also, if you have to listen to music, take regular breaks to give your brain and ears a break.
Even if you don’t wear headphones, avoid places with loud music, such as clubs, studios, or concerts. After headbanging at a heavy music event, a 50-year-old man complained of a persistent headache. On his CT scan, a blood clot was discovered on the right side of his brain.
This isn’t to suggest you’ll have the same experience. Loud music, on the other hand, harms our brains in more ways than we can comprehend. It’s preferable to turn down the volume; you’ll still be able to enjoy your favorite music without harming your brain.
Reality Shows to Watch
Reality television is popular in India, as it is in most other nations, I think. People are naturally drawn to drama (often fake).
When I warn others (including myself) about viewing such shows, they respond with, “It’s harmless!” “Well, yes, eating a burger every morning is innocuous at first, but it has terrible consequences over time,” I explain.
According to psychiatrist Dr. Marcia Sirota, “Reality TV is junk food for our brain,” and “much like junk food rots our teeth and makes us ill, terrible reality TV rots our brain and makes us impolite.”
What we see has a strong subliminal influence on us. You naturally feel virtuous, unselfish, and even patriotic when you leave a cinema after seeing Captain America. Imagine your brain being conditioned by reality programs’ garbage material.
We imbue the same feelings and traits we see on television in ourselves over time. I can infer a lot about you based on the type of information you consume. Because it has a profound impact on our awareness, feelings, and actions.
You may squander a lot of brain potential by watching the incorrect sort of information, much like a steadily trickling faucet can waste gallons of water in a day.
Doing twice as much as you should while only performing half as well as you could
Do you have any idea what I’m talking about? It’s a case of multitasking.
Multitasking is eroding your focus one distraction at a time. Multitasking has been pushed as a desirable characteristic in people in recent years, and it frequently appears in job descriptions for a variety of professions.
Humans, on the other hand, are not designed to multitask. We can’t do two things at the same time and give them equal attention. That is something that only computers are capable of.
A juggler appears to be balancing three balls at the same time. He appears to be paying each of them equal attention at the same time. However, he is constantly moving between the balls, giving the impression that he is multitasking.
Today’s constant multitasking, according to Clifford Nass, a psychology professor at Stanford University, consumes more time than it saves, and there’s evidence that it’s also hurting our attention and creativity.
People who claimed to be able to perform many things at once piqued his interest at first. He reasoned that these guys must be extremely bright.
However, upon closer examination, he discovered the truth to be the polar opposite. They’ve been defeated by their classmates in a variety of cognitive tests, and they’re a “sucker for insignificance.” “People who multitask all the time can’t filter out irrelevant information,” he continued. They are unable to maintain a functioning memory. They’re always looking for something to do. Much bigger regions of their brain are activated that are unrelated to the activity at hand. Even worse, they’re awful at multitasking.
They are really poorer at multitasking when we ask them to. As a result, they’re complete mental wrecks. (laughter)”
People who multitask have less density in the anterior cingulate cortex, which is important for empathy and cognitive and emotional regulation, according to research.
In other words, the more you multitask, the more your brain suffers.
Figure out your ONE Thing to get out of this rut. Prioritize your life ruthlessly to ensure that you are only focusing on the important. Our multitasking tendency stems from a dread of not finishing our to-do list.
The answer isn’t to work harder. The idea is to whittle down the list and preserve only what is essential. Once you’ve done that, you won’t feel compelled to accomplish ten different things at once.
When the pressure is taken off, your attention and creativity improve, resulting in better results in less time.
— Sugar-free “Is it sugar-free or is it sugar-free?”
We live in a world where sugar is available in plenty. Sugar is present in almost every processed product because it is addicting and helps food manufacturers sell more units.
This is something we should be aware of as consumers. Sugar consumption can cause blood sugar levels to rise, resulting in irregular blood flow patterns in the brain. Excess sugar consumption can cause oxidative stress, which can lead to depressed moods, impaired memory, poor focus, and slower thinking.
In other words, your brain will underperform and you will have no idea why.
To keep your sugar consumption under control, I recommend keeping a meal log for a day or two. Sugar is so ubiquitous that it may easily find its way into your tongue. You’ll be off to a good start if you’re extra cautious, read labels, and avoid processed foods.
Last Thoughts
These are some of the habits that are wreaking havoc on your brain in the long run. I was probably doing all of the above at one point. But now that I’ve reduced back, I’m more productive, less irritable, and more happy.
Along with these, don’t overlook the fundamentals of excellent brain health, such as a balanced diet, adequate sleep, and adequate water consumption.
It is our job to look after our minds. If we conduct our life according to our whims and fancies, it will not miraculously take care of itself.
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