Brain power tips to improve your efficiency

- Thu, 11 Oct 2007

Want to boost your brain's speed and efficiency? Neuropsychologist Nicola Gates, who develops the science based brain games for Headstrong Cognitive Fitness, recommends these helpful hints:

1. Do not rush, as rushing can lead to errors which take time to correct, and you may 'learn' the error and repeat it.
2. Work in a systematic, consistent way so your brain can develop efficient neural pathways.
3. Concentrate on what you need to do, deal with one thing at a time so your brain can focus its resources.
4. Practice, practice, practice. The more you do something, the quicker your brain will process and function.
5. Always ensure you have enough time, make a schedule of what you need to do by when and stick to it.

As we age our brain naturally loses speed, and our memory and concentration decline. Now scientists are discovering you can actually improve your brain's speed and memory capacity by doing mental exercises. Not simple brain terasers, these exercises work in the same way that physical exercise keeps us fit, working and challenging different neural circuits, keeping you mentally fit at every age - and there is also evidence to suggest that they can stave off age-related cognitive decline. To find out more about Headstrong Cognitive Fitness' brain training techniques and how you can protect your brain from the effects of ageing, click here.