Top 10 Great Ways To Hack Your Brain

Top 10 Great Ways To Hack Your Brain. The human brain is the most crucial reason behind our absolute dominance on Earth. We may not be able to fly, have the best claws, or run particularly fast, but thanks to the capability of our brains, we have trained to climb our way to the top of the evolutionary hierarchy.

1. BOOSTING NAME RECALL.
So you’re at a party and are being introduced to different people, the problem is you’ve instantly forgotten their name as soon as they’ve said it. It happens to anyone and can be embarrassing. There is a way to help trick your brain into remembering the names of new people and it’s very simple. After being introduced to a new person repeat their name back to them such as, “Nice to meet you (name)” and repeat their name in your mind throughout the subsequent conversation. Repetition is key in helping you remember anything and helps you pay attention. It’s akin to writing down a word 10 times in primary school when you were learning to spell.

2. Feed your brain.
This is the first and foremost hack, because if your engine doesn’t have the proper fuel, then it won’t be running at it’s best speed. Little did the proponents of the low fat diet know, our brains are powered and upgraded by fatty acids, particularly those Omega 3’s. Invest in high quality fats – coconut oil, almond butter, grass fed beef, grass fed butter, wild caught salmon. These healthy fats will give your brain the best supply of energy it can get.

3. Do Yoga.
When I was still working a desk job I always felt tired, groggy and unmotivated no matter how much cardio I did, or how many Paleo meals I ate. Then, I started hot yoga. This simple practice (I prefer YogAlign, a low impact type of yoga) helps to stretch out the body, rewire your brain with your body, and to also help you gain a better perspective on being present and aware. The exercises helped me to become rooted, to be more aware of how my body felt, and what areas I needed to focus on. I realized that the way I was sitting in my desk chair was causing my lethargy and immediately corrected it.

4. Rewire your emotions.
Some of the smartest people I know could be even smarter and productive if it weren’t for the emotional baggage that they drag around. Meditation is a way of rewiring your brain so you no longer have negative associations, and can unload the mental baggage that has been a burden so you can move forward with your life. In my life personally, yoga and meditation have allowed me to accept my failures, and in turn accept myself.

5. ACING A TEST.
When exam time rolls around the best way to remember all those colourful notes is to sleep! Sleep helps connect your memories and sleep helps your new memories cement in your mind allowing you to recall them easier. So instead of staying up for an all-night study session in a caffeine-induced haze sleep on it, get a good night rest and wake up refreshed and ready to tackle that exam.