Not as sharp as you used to be?

Psychology Today just posted a list of ways we’re all making ourselves DUMBER every day…they include:

Not treating your brain like it’s a muscle.  It’s NOT a muscle, but you can train it like one.  Most people think of their brain like it’s a fixed thing but studies have shown just knowing you can train your brain and improve cognition tends to help make it happen.

Not getting enough sleep.  Even just one night of bad sleep can make you dumber.  You can probably feel it when it happens.  Scientists can measure it too by testing things like reaction times, memory, and poor judgement skills.

Drinking alcohol.  You’re not just dumber while you’re drunk.  Drinking too much (and too often) can greatly affect brain function long term.

Not having enough structure in your day.  Our brains thrive on purpose and deadlines.  Without them, we’re less focused and less creative.

Don’t you feel smarter already? 😊