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Why Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin are good role models for memory training

Weren't they wonderful to watch?  Focused, on track, knowing exactly what they wanted to do -- and then doing it!  Wow!  Each event...What a performance!!!!!

As I cheered for Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin, I couldn't help but wear my "Memory Lady Hat" filter.  It goes with me almost everywhere I go. 

So, here are two main connections I saw between the Olympian gymnists and the art of having a good memory:

First of all, the most important part of memory begins with paying attention to what you choose to remember.  Imagine if Shawn or Nastia were thinking of how badly they wanted to win, or started daydreaming of how exciting it will be to bring home the "gold" -- letting their mind wander to anything other than the task at hand.  OOOPS.....

Secondly, there's no resting on your laurels, either in Olympic competition or in important situations in business or everyday life.  Just as Shawn and Nastia had to approach each event with the knowledge that even though they did well in the past, the only thing that counted in the current performance was precisely that -- the current performance.  Well, that's how we have to face every day in the tasks we deem important, A-1 priority. 

For example, some people might leave the house with their kitchen cabinets open; others would never dream of doing anything other than closing the cabinets as soon as they take out what they want.  That choice is personal opinion and a matter of housekeeping.

On the other hand, it's NEVER safe to leave the house without unplugging the coffee pot.  Nor do you want to be like the man who forgot that he placed his baby in the car seat on top of the car, and with the baby still on top of the car, drove away (a true story - luckilly the baby wasn't hurt).

So in the transition times throughout your day, before you leave the house, before you leave your car, when you first get to the office, etc., be like Shawn and Nastia.  Stop, take a deep breath, think of what you need to do -- and then, do it!  - Don't forget!

Blog on with your comments.  And forward this blog to as many friends and associates as you wish.  Hopefully they'll become Memory Tipsters as well. (Copyright - Judy Marcus - 2008)**********************************************************************************************************

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Don't Forget: Your Brain Needs both Mental and Physical Exercise! (a Reminder for people with an over-busy schedule)

Before you look at your watch and say to yourself, "I'm just too busy.  I’ve barely got a half-hour to spare.  Something on my schedule's gotta give." ...

Before you think, "I'll do my brain a favor.  I'll squeeze in thirty minutes to tackle the crossword puzzle, or Suduko, or finish my book, or work on my French, or my taxes, or my email, or clear off my desk… and blow off my exercise," think again. 

With the dynamic-duo of both mental and physical exercise, you get a more powerful brain advantage.

Your brain needs both mental and physical stimulation. 

Ask yourself, “Which type of exercise have I done for my brain lately?  How well do I balance my brain power activities?  Am I doing enough cross-training for my brain?”

Just as mental challenges stimulate your brain power - (you don’t have to take up rocket science, almost any activity will do provided it snares your interest and stimulates your brain to learn new challenges) - so does physical exercise stimulate new brain cell growth.

Exercise Grows New Brain Cells.

Physical exercise is a critical component of good health.  Among its many benefits, exercise grows new brain cells.  Studies show about one-half hour of exercise about three or four times a week stimulates neurogenesis, the growth of neurons, because it increases activity in the part of the brain which is important to learning and memory. 

Your brain benefits when you think “How can I best balance my mental and physical exercise?” 

Now, wouldn’t you say that’s an extraordinary reason to work out both mentally and physically? – and who wouldn’t want to increase their brain power possibility? 

Just imagine:  the dynamic duo of mental and physical exercise helps you look better – feel better – and remember better. 

Have you figurered out how to balance your mental-vs-physical time?  Let me hear from you.  Blog on to share your success stories and your time-management dilemnas. 

Don’t forget!

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