When it comes to your brain and mind, the smallest things can make the biggest difference. I realized recently I was drinking too much caffeine, sometimes 3-4 cups a day of coffee. I love coffee! Some coffee is good for you because it helps you focus and it has antioxidants. Too much though, and you can block a hormone called GABA, which can make you feel anxious. So I decided to take 2 weeks off.
Take a look at these lists and see what you might want to work on. Once you get in the habit of doing this stuff, it becomes second nature.
Brain & Mind Dangers
- Ignoring your brain
- Brain Injuries
- Alcohol or Drug Abuse (less alcohol is better)
- Excessive Caffeine (more than 1 cup of coffee per day)
- Negative Thinking
- Poor Diet
- Lack of sleep or poor sleep
- Lack of physical activity and exercise
- Environmental Toxicity
- Excessive TV
- Excessive video games, cell phones, text messaging, computer time
- Dehydration
- Unbalanced Hormones
- Untreated Mental Disorders
- Lack of mental and physical stimulation
Brain & Mind Boosters
- Your Telos- Your story or the way you see yourself and your place in the world
- Meditation and prayer
- Relaxation
- Deep breathing
- Learning
- Clean environment
- Hydration
- Mental Health
- Vacations
- Healthy eating
- Gratefulness
- Multiple vitamins
- Protecting your brain
- Fish oil capsules
- Physical activity and exercise
- Hormonal balance
- Healthy mental and physical challenges
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