How To Stay Sharp Mentally All The Time

Whether you are in your 20s or 60s, we all have "idiot moments" where we do silly things that we don't normally do.

These mental issues are not limited to old or unhealthy people, a lot of us also have these incidences occasionally.

Here are 5 things you can do daily to keep your mind sharp so that you are always on path to where you want to go.

Tip #1 Stay Hydrated

Your brain cannot function optimally when you are dehydrated. It switches back to survival mode so you won't have enough brain power for mental tasks.

Water is an excellent liquid for oxygenation and detoxification. Personally, I drink at least 2.5-3 liters of water daily.

Not only does this make my skin bright, smooth and healthy, but it also increases my energy level to be alert and focused during work.

Of course if you find plain water too boring, try scented flavors like peppermint tea, earl grey tea, lemon balm tea, or green tea. They all help to stimulate your brain, revitalize your body, and prevent age-related memory loss.

Tip #2 Healthy Eating

Good nutritious food is the foundation of a healthy body, mind, emotion and spirit.

Specifically, supplementing yourself with omega-3 fatty acids like fish oil or krill oil are excellent to keep your brain performing at its highest level.

Of course you don't want to take too much supplements to replace your normal healthy diets. So always consult your physician or nutritionist when in doubt.

Tip #3 Exercise Regularly

You don't need to do lots of crazy workout movements to stay sharp. Just go for a 20 mins walk around the block every day is already a good start for beginners.

Try not to bring your "dumb phones" while exercising, you want a complete disconnect to truly wind down.

Instead, use all of your 5 senses to observe the people, the environment and the little interesting details around you.

This will be a nice combo workout for your mind to exercise your observational skills while you're building strength and stamina in your body.

Tip #4 Maintain Good Posture Wherever You Are

Poor posture leads to poor blood circulation, which leads to poor blood flow to your brain and that's why you can't think clearly.

So sit up straight, stand up tall as if there's a string holding your head and spine, shoulders down, chin up and walk confidently like Harvey Specter. (Haven't you watched the Suits yet?)

Tip #5 Adequate Sleep

If you are sleep deprived, there's no way you can concentrate.

Excessive lack of sleep will build toxins in your brain that's going to prevent you from processing information efficiently.

While the optimal number of sleep varies from people, 6-8 hours will be a good average that you need to feel refreshed and energized the next day.

Common sense often isn't common practice. While these tips sound simple, do not overlook the power of making small things right that's going to yield big results!

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Message From the Universe: Limitless Possibilities!

"Often you don't know what you can do until you do it; what you can be until you become it; or what you can have until you have it.

But hey, that never stopped you before!

Arriba, arriba, ándale, ándale - 

The Universe"

So why not wanting it all, be it all and can do it all? If your thoughts can dictate and bring these kinds of results, why even considering thinking negative? This is why you have so many great potential out there to be more than they can ever envision their life to be but are not where they are because of their thoughts. So many obstacles they personally create in their mind, so many excuses they give themselves as to why things are not done.Excuses are for losers too scared to accomplish anything they want because it is easier to give excuses than figuring out how to complete the task. Who doesn't want an easy life right? I am sure you do. However, the easy path isn't always the happiest one. By walking it, you lose motivation because nothing is challenging anymore. Nothing gets you to wake up every morning and look forward to tackle life with enthusiasm. You no longer feel you need to achieve anything anymore as everything is given to you. Life ends at this point, maybe not physically speaking, but mentally and spiritually.

However, when you confront fear, hurdles, challenges, difficulties and you figure out ways to finding solutions, your mind keeps active, which in return, gives you the self esteem needed to pursue all your dreams and goals. You no longer are afraid of anything and you do everything in your power to look for more creative ways to grow and prosper. More opportunities open up because of your many qualities and you find more ways to give back to society, because you learned how to pay it forward. Life is all about paying it forward as you are giving back what life gave you in the first place, opportunities. Life chose YOU to create a difference that others do not have the intelligence or capability to do. Because of that, you need to feel extra special knowing how much value life gives you particularly. When you do accomplish all your goals, always remember your roots, and where you came from and how hard you worked to get to where you are today. Never forget that part and always allow yourself to sit for a minute, looking out from your penthouse, and be proud of all your accomplishments.

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