How to Keep a Sharp Mind and Good Attitude
We all want to keep our minds sharp and
fresh. By working to keep your mind sharp, you can improve your attitude.
Nothing angers a person more than not being able to remember important things
or events. By having a sharp mind you can figure situations out more
effectively and make wiser decisions. There are numerous ways to keep your mind
sharp while keeping a good, well-rounded attitude. Reading this article will
tell you those ways.
1-Heed this next statement: No
matter how sharp a mind you may have, no one can remember everything.
Therefore, don't beat yourself up trying. Learning to write things down helps.
2-Find and use a special talent: Everyone has some type
of special talent. Be open to trying different things. You could find a hidden
talent that you are not aware of. Do you learn from sound and voice pitch or
from pictures?
3-Maintain a regular exercise program. It will help to
relieve tension. Relieving tension alone can improve your thought patterns. The
less tension that you have the sharper your mind will become. You will begin to
develop a better attitude as time goes on. You should find a program that works
for you.
4-Write through self-expression. Writing poetry can be
relaxing plus it is a great way to express yourself. Not everyone writes poetry
so find your own mode of self expression. Try sewing, playing a musical
instrument, or gardening. Get a Diary and express your thoughts.
5-Don't let learning stop just because you're out of school.
You are never too old to learn: Go to your local library to gain more
knowledge. It is a great place to relax,
gather thoughts, and focus on studying. If you have any spare time, carry a
book over to the park or stop in at a family restaurant. It all aids in
building a sharper better mind, and improves your attitude.
6-Treat yourself as well as you treat others: It will
improve the way you think. You will be a happier individual with a sharper mind
and better attitude. Try buying yourself a small gift while out shopping for
others. It is always good to give, and being generous is nice, but charity
should begin at home. Remember, too, that generosity involves more than just
material things and satisfaction is not achieved by consumption.
7-Figure out for yourself the true meaning of what is
important in life: In doing so you will build a sharper mind and a better
attitude. For where others may have failed and so never know the true meaning,
you may succeed. Search deep inside for your inner self.
8-Try to find some common sense in life: You are truly
blessed if you have common sense. There is nothing like good old common sense,
for without it how can you possibly achieve having a sharp mind?
9-Use your mind more instead of using a calculator or
adding machine: This is to say, especially, on simple things that you can
easily total up in your head or on a piece of paper. Many people haven't done
long division since grade school; give it a try sometime.
10-Stay focused on making your own decisions: Don't let
other people try to make decisions for you. Be firm about speaking for
yourself. And don't be afraid of expressing your opinion. Everyone has an
opinion and the right to have one. Who knows, your opinion may catch on.
11-Do things that you enjoy: Jog or run or ski or play
ball, fish, write, garden, or whatever makes you happy. It will help you to
keep your mind fresh and clear and keep your attitude at it's best.
12-Learn some basic memory techniques: To start off
with, you could find some books written by Tony Buzan (Mind Maps) or Dominic
O'Brien: both of them are top people in the memory world.
13-Learn from everything you do: When mowing, figure out
the most efficient route, When reading try to read faster, try to improve on
every detail, try to write neatly, avoid using spell check, and so on. If you
constantly and consistently learn, you will succeed in life, and consequently
surpass your fellow workers.
14-Learn to improve your mental ability in domains such as
logic, problem solving, mental orientation and corrective thought process:
Doing so allows one to improve upon their rationality, and with increased
rationality comes an improved attitude towards a given situation.
Hope you enjoyed reading!
