- Love your brain – by valuing it and investing in the elasticity principles for longevity by demonstrating self-love, positive meditation & reading.
- Learn healthy ways to block out un-useful pain through developing healthy coping skills, positive self-talk, and intentional reflection (assessing the pluses and minuses) …
- Prevent poisoning your brain and its functionalities by avoiding drugs and consume alcohol and caffeine in moderation.
- Protect your memory (by intentionally remembering positive things from the past).
- Be mindful of what you focus on and do not allow automatic negative thoughts to consume your thought process.
- Protect your head from falls and injuries.
- Maintain a healthy brain diet (low-protein, fiber, nuts, and omega-3s)
- Practice various healthy breathing exercises to help keep the brain properly oxygenated.
- Stimulate your brain waves continuously by researching and learning new ideas.
- Attempt to get at least 6-8 hours of sleep nightly.
- Maintain healthy physical exercises like bike riding, fast walking, and light jogging.
- Develop and maintain resiliency – to include stamina, strength, and endurance.
NOTE: Research has confirmed that boosting your brain activity can add years to your life!
God Bless – A Note From The Counselor’s Corner,
Dalton Kornegay, PhD
