Lifelong Learning

​Have you ever found yourself looking up and down and all around for your reading glasses, to find out that they were on top of your head all along? Is this indicative that perhaps your memory is waning? Not necessarily.

However, as a preventive measure of mental atrophy, we want to continue to engage and challenge our mind, yes, "lifelong learning."

Our brain has the amazing ability to learn and grow as we get older, a process called "brain plasticity." This is where Learning and new experiences create new neural patterns, the end result, your mind becomes further fortified. And by the same token, your existing neuro patterns, if used infrequently, these patterns will dissipate and die.

So, what can we do to build and strengthen our brain plasticity? 

Studies have suggested that regular physical exercise tends to improve our circulatory system of which it will improve our memory, promotes clarity of thinking for problem solving, and will ameliorate our attention to detail. Or select a new activity that challenges your brain, such as learning a new language, musical instrument, or anything with the element of complexity. If you are not up for something new, how about improving your existing skills professionally, by becoming certified as an expert, or enrolling in a class to improve your parenting or your communication skills? And never forget, practice makes permanent.