This guest post on effective brain training exercises for mental illness sufferers comes from Alex Moore.
Take it away, Alex!
Would you like some brain training exercises to keep you sharp and on top of your game all the time?
I hope the answer is a resounding, "Yes!"
Here's why:
Conditions such as mental illness and aging contribute to mental decay.
All the more so if you're already suffering from mental illness, not to mention the medicinal side effects of psychiatric medicine. These medicines, even when useful, can cause your memory a lot of harm.
Here's the good news:
Losing control over your cognitive functions can be hard, but it doesn't need to happen. There is a way to avoid cognitive decline, and all it involves is training your mind.
In this post, you'll learn everything you need to know about brain training exercises to help keep your memory healthy.
All About Brain Training
Although many people believe that brain training is a modern invention, it actually has a rich history. To take one example, check out the brain training exercises admired by the Edwardians nearly 100 years ago.
In fact, mnemonic systems were all the rage in 19th century Great Britain. Famous author Mark Twain even had one called "The Memory Builder".
Then there's Pelmanism.
Like the brain exercise training favored by the Edwardians, Pelmanism is a product of Great Britain, and became very popular during the first half of the 20th century.
Get this:
More than 500,000 people reportedly used it, and one of them was the Prime Minister of the country himself!
Why was it so popular?
First, the system revolutionized brain training because it targeted the same mental functions we focus on optimizing to this day:
The Pelman Scientific Mind Training Program focused on each of these to help people exercise their minds. Participants were mailed monthly booklets with games and exercises designed specifically to stimulate one or more of these functions.
All of which goes to show that brain training isn't new. And of course, Anthony is always coming up with different brain exercises you can explore. Check these out:
Even better:
We have even more scientific evidence than ever to guide us these days. Modern neuroscience has managed to prove beyond any shred of doubt that our brains are in fact malleable like plastic.
In fact, we all have to ability to modify the structure and functions of our brains.
Of course, a lot depends on the internal and external factors of our lives, such as other bodily processes or environmental changes. But overall, every single person can intervene and create a better mental life.
Sadly, though, cognitive decline is becoming increasingly common past the age of 30. One reason is that people don't understand the difference between memory loss and forgetfulness.
Nevertheless, slowing down the aging of our brain through training is a prospect that fills us with hope. And research shows that it's completely achievable.
However, if having a sharper memory is something you aim for, you need to know right now that it takes work.
In order to remain
Published on 7 years, 6 months ago
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