Continuing from Part 1, let’s explore more good habits that can positively influence our mental well-being.
We should engage all five senses—sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch—to strengthen our perception and cognitive abilities.
Sight:
Make it a habit to observe people and objects around you as you move through your day. Pay attention to details and differences. This practice helps improve memory by converting short-term memory into long-term memory.
Hearing:
While talking on the phone, try to recognise the caller’s voice before they introduce themselves. Challenge yourself further by remembering phone numbers and names of callers from the past week. To make it more interesting, try recalling how often they called, and the date and time of each call. Though it may seem difficult, remember: the greater the challenge, the greater the achievement.
Smell & Taste:
When eating, try to identify the ingredients in your food. Later, memorise the dish names and, if dining at a restaurant, the prices of various dishes.
Touch:
Exercise your sense of touch by identifying objects with your eyes closed. This strengthens your sensory perception.
Four vital tips to boost mental health
1. Dance it out – Dance while doing household chores! It reduces the stress hormone cortisol and increases endorphins, making you feel happier.
2. Mental fitness matters – Mental fitness is about concentration, reasoning, imagination, and decision-making. Strengthening these skills enhances your cognitive health.
3. Stay connected – Family and friends are a great support system. Even when busy, make time for them.
4. Step out of your comfort zone – Growth comes from calculated risks. Trying new things brings happiness, excitement, and fulfillment.
Why mental health matters
Your mental health affects how you handle stress, build relationships, and make decisions. It influences your emotional well-being, cognitive abilities, and overall life satisfaction. Though factors like genetics and past experiences play a role, adopting good habits can significantly improve your mental resilience. As Aristotle wisely said, “Happiness depends upon ourselves.”
Also read: Does visualization help to enhance your memory?
About the writer:
Minoo Jokhi is a fun-loving mathemagician and memory trainer based in Mumbai, India. He teaches people from age 4 to 80 how to boost their memory and proves that memory isn’t something you’re just born with — it’s something you can actually train.
If you’d like to get in touch, you can email him at minoojokhi@rediffmail.com or check out his work at minoojokhi.in
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