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Self-Improvement.
Manzar Afaq.
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Self-Improvement.
Self-Improvement Mental health disorders can be as distressing to sufferers and loved ones as physical illnesses, but they are often overlooked or dismissed. That is not because mental and behavioral health issues are uncommon or difficult to see.
It is because they often seem like personality problems or adjustment issues and many people brush them under the rug. Unfortunately, the stigma that comes with such a disorder is widespread and can prevent people from seeking help.
However, people with these disorders and their families need not feel isolated, millions of people deal with mental and behavioral health disorders each year.
Train your Brain.
It might be astonishing to know that your brain can actually be trained to get better at concentrating. There are certain games that help you sharpen your focus such as chess, crossword puzzles, word searches, memory games, and even Sudoku. A study conducted in 2015 took in 4,715 participants and proved that spending only 15 minutes a day on brain training can have a significant impact on improving concentration. Humans have both short and long-term memory, both of which can be improved significantly. Along with your problem-solving skills and processing with the help of games.
This is not only true for adults. Small word puzzles or jigsaw puzzles can also help children in improving their concentration. Coloring books are also a great option for this. In the case of older adults, these are all the more important since cognition tends to decline with age. Studies have found out that senior citizens who train their brains have far better cognition than seniors who do not regularly train their brains.
Exercising is essential.
Regular exercise offers benefits for cognition. It improves concentration along with many other parts of your cognition. A study conducted in 2018 observed 115 fifth-graders and proved that daily physical activity can improve both attention and concentration after just 4 weeks. Moderate aerobic physical activity can help stop or even reverse memory loss for older adults. It controls brain atrophy that happens as you age.
Depending on your personal goals for weight and fitness, a little aerobic exercise is always essential. You can add or cut exercises depending on your level of fitness.
Schedule.
Not everyone is a morning person who can be up and exercising at 6 am. If that’s not your circadian rhythm, attempting that schedule as a lifestyle will fail. Perhaps your workouts need to be scheduled at a lunch hour or post-work. Maybe it’s not practical for you to do 4 days a week but 3 is doable. Think about your life and the free time it realistically affords, and schedule in the frequency and times of day/evening that best suit your life. Keep in mind that the body responds to consistency over time. Results will be achieved more rapidly if you keep a regular frequency and pattern.
Concentration.
Concentration can be described as a mental effort that an individual puts towards whatever they are working on at the moment. It is impossible to stay concentrated for a long duration of time for anyone. Tasks can be diverse, ranging from listening, reading, writing, or even menial tasks. It is quite common for a lot of people to not be able to concentrate for a long period of time. This can cause interference in work and in school. Concentration plays a big part in improving our brain function and cognition as well. Certain studies have reported a positive correlation between concentration and cognition.
Connect with nature.
If you want to try natural remedies to boost your concentration, try connecting with nature. Getting outside for just 15 to 20 minutes a day can help improve your concentration. Try taking a walk in the park. Even sitting in your garden can help. There is a lot of scientific evidence backing the positive impact of sitting in natural environments. Research conducted in 2014 also found evidence suggesting that plants in your workspace help increase productivity and concentration. You can choose low-maintenance plants such as succulents if you do not have a green thumb.
Mistakes to Avoid.
The biggest thing to keep in mind is to take it slow. For people who were in peak condition before the pandemic, it is human nature to want to “get back there” right away. This impatience and tendency to overdo it, will cause injury. A year with little to no exercise is a long time and it’s going to take time to get back to where you were before the pandemic. After a week or two of consistent exercise, you can bump up the intensity provided you’re not losing form or feeling serious pain. Be patient with yourself in the process.
Improve sleep to improve concentration.
A person who has consistent sleep timings and a good sleep routine can concentrate better than the ones who have a bad sleep routine. Sleep deprivation has the potential to disrupt cognitive functions such as attention, memory, and concentration.
Here are a few sleep hygiene tips to help you out.
Put away your screens before bed and turn off the TV.
Your room should be at a comfortable temperature.
Wake up and sleep off around the same time every day.
Relax before bed with a book, a warm bath, and soft music.
Exercise regularly, but remember to not work out in the evening
Recycling your old contact lenses.
You might think that recycling contact lenses is complicated and that it would be easier for you to just throw your contact lenses in the garbage or flush them down the toilet. However, recycling your used contact lenses is quite easy—and also free! The best part about recycling old contact lenses is that you help save the environment by preventing more plastic pollution.
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