When it comes to being human, being capable of independent thought is a key characteristic of brain power. Even Jane Austen is incredibly famous for demonstrating thinking through her timeless romantic dramas. It is very true that people are capable of achieving greatness if they have the willingness to do so. That essentially means that people must never underestimate the value of their own minds.

Overcome Negativity

            Unfortunately, negativity is one of the key challenges in real life. That is because brain injuries can damage people physically, mentally, and even emotionally. In spite of such harsh truths, people can still be able to take care of themselves if they take the time to do so.

Don’t overlook nutrition           

Fortunately, there are countless ways that people can take care of their own brains. For example, people could consume nutrient-dense foods to keep in their brains functioning optimally. Healthy food items include salmon, green tea, and even dark chocolate. That is because salmon contains omega-3 fatty acids that are essential to brain health. Additionally, the value of healthy beverages include the ability to nourish the body and the mind effectively. When consumed in moderation, healthy beverages like black coffee, black tea, green tea, and oolong tea can provide the body with polyphenols and other chemical compounds that could benefit the mind and the body on a biological level. Finally, a very sweet treat like dark chocolate can offer antioxidants that could combat free radicals. The unfortunate reality of free radicals is that they can speed up the aging process while harming the body. Nevertheless, the consumption of healthy food and water can negate such harmful compounds to ensure that the mind, the body, and the soul are all well-nourished.

Reading soothes the soul           

Aside from nutrition, people could engage in activities that could potentially result in both better health as well as increased intelligence. The ability to read, for example, can truly make people smarter. Sadly, there is a literacy crisis in modern society given the startling fact that many adults suffer from illiteracy. Nevertheless, people could still help others through the power of education. Having the willingness to learn also involves the determination to transform the world as a whole while soothing both the heart and the soul.

            Finally, a key compelling about the brain is mental health. In fact, it is unbelievably shocking how many people in real life suffer from mental illnesses. The realities of abnormal psychology range from difficulty with coping with stress with the harsh realities of mental illness. That is because psychological disorders range from depression to bipolar disorder, and even schizophrenia. Nevertheless, the value of mental health experts can actually benefit the mentally ill so that brain health would improve for people.

Power of the mind           

One must never undervalue the power of the human mind. In fact, the ability to think and to reason is a fundamental reason why people must invest the time and the effort to take care of their brains. That is because brain health can improve the quality of life for people with the willingness to live in a way that would result in a brighter day. In spite of the negative aspects of brain injuries, having the desire to aspire and inspire intellectual growth can hopefully create a brighter future. It is true how the past is history while the future remains a mystery. Nevertheless, people could utilize the present moment to pave the path for a better way to live. Ultimately, people could do what they can to take care of their brains, but it involves the willpower to do so.

By Alex Andy Phuong, BRIGHT CP Champion