Increase Brainpower by Sondra Kornblatt
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Doris Lim
Doris Lim, the owner of "CreativeThinkingForWomen.com", has only one thing in mind when she started this niche site, and that is to create awareness to the general public that you don't have to be a "rocket scientist" to have "creative thinking". She believes that no one should be thought of as being smarter or more creative just because one possesses a higher education. Of course, that helps a little. But, she believes that anyone can be taught to "think creatively". All one has to do is tap into that brain one has been born with and bring out the creative side. With so much knowledge and information available on the internet nowadays, it will take alot of effort, energy and time to select the best authors/writers, articles, tips and "how-to's" to come together in a creative process in this niche site and make it the "1-Stop Centre for Creative Thinking". And because Doris is a woman, this website will be dedicated to all "women", thus the name "CreativeThinkingForWomen.com" (Softly whispering... "men" are also welcome to visit).
A little bit of history about Doris. Having both an Asian and European background (Chinese and Portuguese), her thoughts are equally governed by both the East as well as the West. That accounts for her love of the English Language (she's being accused of having a British accent when she converses with Americans) and her obsession with Korean television serials (obviously, she has to make do with English subtitles). But, enough chit-chat.
Her credentials stem from her extensive years of experience working with "great minds" who "think creatively" and "act creatively". She has prepared speeches for politicians, consumer activists, assisted authors and researchers in the production of books and newsletters and also dabbled in the advertising and public relations sector.
Thus her quest now - to boldly go where no mind has gone before (no, we're not watching "Star Trek") and seek the BEST stuff out there in the "Cyber World" in order to share with her readers/subscribers, the various aspects of "Creative Thinking".
By Doris Lim
Published on 07/29/2009
MU researchers aren't the only ones looking at the human brain. Here are some tips on how to increase your brainpower.
Increase Brainpower
by: Sondra Kornblatt "A Better Brain at Any Age: The Holistic Way to Improve Your Memory, Reduce Stress, and Sharpen Your Wits"
MU researchers aren't the only ones looking at the human brain. Here are some tips on how to increase your brainpower.
by: Sondra Kornblatt "A Better Brain at Any Age: The Holistic Way to Improve Your Memory, Reduce Stress, and Sharpen Your Wits"
MU researchers aren't the only ones looking at the human brain. Here are some tips on how to increase your brainpower.
- Laugh. Humor works in the whole brain and quickly. Less than a half-second after you hear or see something funny, an electrical wave moves through the higher brain functions of the cerebral cortex: t. The left hemisphere analyzes the joke’s words and structure; and the right hemisphere interprets the meaning. Meanwhile, the visual sensory area of the occipital lobe creates images; the limbic (emotional system) makes you happier; and the motor sections make you smile or laugh. In short, laughter improves alertness, creativity and memory.
- Exercise. Movement helps you think. The brain’s cognitive and movement functions work side by side, sharing the same automatic process. When you solve a problem, you imagine moving through the steps. Exercise also stimulates the production of brain chemicals, such as BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor), which encourages growth of new nerve connections.
- Balance light and darkness. Changes in light can affect the brain, even if you’re not aware of it. For example, the lack of sufficient brightness in the wintertime can lead to seasonal affective disorder, otherwise known as the blues. We need light. The brain uses it to enhance alertness. We also need darkness to synchronize our body's internaladded 'internal' clock.
- Learn. Learning strengthens the whole brain. Start by simply trying new things: visit a new place, learn a song and/or rearrange the furniture — they all stimulate your the brain's neurons. Or do normal things in odd ways, such as brushing your teeth with your non-dominant hand, taking a new route home or sleeping on the wrong side of the bed.
- Create. Recent functional brain scans show that the whole brain engages in creative thinking. Try a new craft, put a sketch pad on your desk or make a date to spend a half hour each week writing, painting, knitting or building a bird house. Pump the creative well, and you’ll inspire yourself while building new neural connections.
Source: http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2009/06/24/mu-professor-found-social-competition-leading-reason-brain-growth/