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Physical Activity
How many minutes did I walk today, including around the office?
How did I work exercise into my day?
Did I "walk and talk" at work, rather than emailing or phoning?
Cognitive Stimulation
What did I learn today?
What routine task did I approach differently today?
Did I challenge my mind? Did I do anything just for fun?
Diet
I ate ___ servings of fruits and vegetables today. 3 brain-healthy things I ate today are: ____________________________________
Stress Management
How was my stress level today?
What caused me the greatest stress today? What triggered it?
How did I cope? How did I relax?
Sleep
How well did I sleep last night? How long? Did I awaken during the night?
If sleep was poor, do I know why?
Did I feel drowsy during the day?
Did I nap?
How you answer these questions may help you determine which areas of brain health you need to focus on as you map out your cognitive fitness plan.
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It is important for brain injury survivors to exercise not only their bodies, although physical exercise should never be diminished, but also their mental aptitude should be challenged. As a survivor I must point to activities that help your cognitive on-line thinking like games such as chess or scrabble to keep your brain firing out new ideas or strategies. Also, reading articles in the paper and even watching debates on TV can encourage you to form your own opinion, while forcing your brain to be cognitively fit. I also agree that social interaction is important because it urges individuals to keep their opinion making neurons firing when creating, or even maintaining relationships.
Aug 25th, 2009 2:20pm