Despite being the strongest computer on the planet, out brains do lapse. It’s hard to blame them really. As humans, we spend much for existence stuffing our brains with stuff.

No matter how powerful our brains are, they need recuperation time to be kept in shape. Think of it as a tune up for your brain. Skipping brain maintenance is as silly as the person wandering he parking garage because they forgot where they parked. Is that you? Are you that person? If so, fear not; we are all that person at some point.

Now I am not a brain surgeon and I am not going to suggest you do anything surgical or dangerous. I am however an astute student of human behavior so I always look for simple ways to super charge my brain.

Here are some things you can begin doing as soon as today to begin the great brain tune up:

Sleep well

Research indicates that the long-term memory is consolidated during sleep by replaying the images of the experiences of the day. These repeated playbacks program the subconscious mind to store these images and other related information.

Enjoy simple pleasures

Stress drains our brainpower. A stress-ridden mind consumes much of our memory resources to leave us with a feeble mind. Make a habit to engage yourself in few simple pleasures everyday to dissolve stress from you mind. Some of these simple pleasures are good for your mind, body and soul.

Enjoy music you love

Play with your children

Appreciate others

Run few miles a day, bike or swim

Start a blog

Take a yoga class or Total Wellness routine

Exercise you mind

Just as physical exercise is essential for a strong body, mental exercise is equally essential for a sharp and agile mind. Have you noticed that children have far superior brainpower than an adult does? Children have playful minds. A playful mind exhibits superior memory power. Engage in some of the activities that require your mind to remain active and playful.

Play scrabble or crossword puzzle

Volunteer

Interaction with others

Start a new hobby such as blogging, reading, painting, bird watching

Learn new skills or a foreign language

Practice Yoga or Meditation

Yoga or Meditation relives stress. Stress is a known memory bluster.