How do I increase my mental cognition?

trpjnf · 2016-09-23T05:28:40+00:00

One thing that helps me stay focused is planning out my weeks. You're in grad school, you probably have a billion things on your mind. Take like 30-45 minutes on a Sunday to just sit down and think about all the things you need to get done this week. I make a list for each day. Tomorrow's looks like this: wake up, shower, breakfast, get some homework done, lunch, class 1:30-3, gym 3:15-4:30, head home, dinner, then relax. Some days I get a bit idealistic, but for the most part, it keeps me focused and I accomplish what I set out to. Keeping a separate to do list (with due dates) has helped me a lot, because I coordinate that with my schedule. Obviously you don't have to do this, just find some sort of planning that works for you and apply it.

I've also found that exercise helps me immensely. Especially walking. A Stanford study found that walking boosts creativity. Tbh that's probably bullshit, but exercise is good for the rest of your body, why not the mind?

Last point: there's a nootropics sub if you want to give smart drugs a try. I haven't ever tried that shit and don't plan to, but maybe check it out and see what you think.

Crediting · 2016-09-23T20:31:12+00:00

I have autism with an above average intelligence. People with autism can 'suffer' from sensory overload. I don't personally get all the bad side effects from sensory overload, but I too can become very unfocused. With the years it's only been increasing in 'overload'.

I usually ask myself "what is taking my focus?" and then try to block them. I have to sit at the right place (and feeling like an idiot) in a room for me to have the best 'time'. That's in the corner where I'm in a tactical good position if anything should happen. In the office; lights and other distractions like other people and sounds will have to be limited in order for me to be fully focused. When I take a walk, music will help me focus on my thoughts.

To me, it's all about tactically cooperating with society. And just taking a different approach to learning.

Once, I, almost thought I couldn't pass a silly and easy math test. All because the environment for me was so bad that I couldn't focus on anything except, things like reddit (didn't exist then). I did pass eventually, and so will you with what you want.

There's a lot of brain exercises out there. I find the iPhone (maybe android) app Lumosity very fun and exercising for my brain and takes like 10 min out of your day.

creating_my_life · 2016-09-23T01:08:05+00:00

Exercise and nutrition. No junk food. "Lift" helps your brain, too.

AceBenedict23 · 2016-09-23T03:01:39+00:00

Try some low-dose adderall.

Thank me later.

PM-ME-YOUR-SEXTAPE · 2016-09-23T20:30:14+00:00

FatCun · 2016-09-23T09:24:48+00:00

First of all, stop reading reddit/4chan and any news/social media sites for 1 week (and once you've seen the benefit try to moderate your use)

Second, stop multitasking. Focus on only one thing all the time. Whether you're eating, reading, exercising, working or even taking a shit. Learn to get in the zone.

Lastly, meditate. Look up some basic methods and set aside 20 mins a day for meditation.

Do these 3 things and I assure you, you will see improvements in every aspect of your life.

Title	How do I increase my mental cognition?
Author	shankzilla
Upvotes	5
Comments	19
Date	September 23, 2016 1:04 AM UTC (9 years ago)
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