Just like muscles, our brains need us to engage the tools to “exercise” the brain for optimal emotional and mental fitness. The same way we do different exercises for each body part, there are different approaches for each area of brain fitness.
Cognitive Performance
Also called executive functioning, cognitive performance is what we commonly refer to as “intelligence.” Intelligence has trainable abilities, including focus, memory, word recall, mental clarity, and the ability to organize our thoughts.
Emotional Well-Being
This is our ability to stabilize our emotions, respond appropriately to situations, choose how and when we express our emotions and adapt to stressors. Being able to reset ourselves and manage our stress is key to feeling contentment and in control of one’s life.
Peak Performance
Have you ever felt “in the zone?” This is what is referred to as peak performance or “flow state.” Many people enter a flow state by accident, but like other aspects of brain health, this can be trained. Here, we train to brain to intentionally achieve peak performance.
Sleep
Sleep is both a cause and effect of brain wellness. Sleep is vital for maintaining brain health. It is also one of the first areas affected when our brains are not functioning optimally. Managing sleep is a common goal for people using brain training tools and mothers alike.