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Do you want to increase your brainpower?
If you're like most people, you probably don't consider yourself a genius. I mean, sure, you can do a lot with your life. But for some reason, your brain never seems to work as well as it does for other people: no matter how many times you hit the books and cram for that big test or presentation, you just don't feel like your mind is expanding in the way it should.
By now, we've all heard of ways to improve our brainpower—some say you have to eat certain foods or take supplements; others say getting enough sleep is the key. But what if I told you that there's one thing that can make your brain instantly more capable of learning? What if I said that there's one simple step you can take right now that will change everything about the way your mind works?
There are many ways to increase brain power, and I'm going to tell you about a few of them.
One way is to eat chocolate. As long as it's dark chocolate without milk and sugar, that is. And, of course, you can only eat it in moderation.
After a long day of classes and study, you may find that you're feeling a little tired, or your head just isn't quite as clear as it used to be. You may have even found yourself getting an occasional bout of the dreaded "brain fog." This can be very frustrating! But don't fret! The solution is right in front of your face (or, rather, in your hand).
Hey there, friend. If you're reading this, I want to give you a piece of advice: Eat chocolate!
This helps because it contains the chemical phenylethylamine, which increases dopamine levels and makes you smarter.
Seriously! Research has shown that the flavanols in chocolate help to increase blood flow to the brain, and better blood flow means better focus and memory.
Some studies have also shown that eating chocolate can help your memory even when you're not studying—so go on and indulge in a little dark chocolate before bedtime every night.
I recall years back when I was about to write an important exam, I ate dark chocolate before bedtime a day before the exam. The next day during the exam, I was able to focus better than ever before.
Another way is to study non-similar courses. This will help because by studying dissimilar things at the same time, you can learn more than just what you are studying. It also increases your cognitive flexibility, which helps your brain think outside the box. One thing you should never do is study similar subjects in quick succession. Overlapping subjects is just going to confuse your brain and cause stress. Instead, try studying non-similar subjects at the same time.
When researchers compared participants who were taking part in a variety of different courses to those who were taking similar courses, they found that the participants who studied non-similar courses had a more productive academic year than their counterparts. The theory is that learning new things is more effective for keeping your brain sharp than just practising old skills over and over again. So go out there, try something new, and make sure your brain stays as sharp as it can be!
The third way is playing games frequently. By doing this, you can make connections between different areas of the brain and improve your brain's fluid intelligence.
Just not video games because they're violent and we don't want kids killing people. But board games are great for increasing memory and problem-solving skills, so go play some Monopoly or something and thank us later!
Something else that will help is learning by teaching others what you've learned. If you teach yourself something, then teach someone else what you learned, then teach someone else after that, etc., then this will help increase your memory capacity and thinking skills.
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