Mental Monday

Mondays are all about expanding our minds and keeping them healthy. One of the best ways to do this is to learn new things. For me, I have put my speed reading and language learning on hold so I can fix my template. This is definitely new territory for me. Here is to healthier brains. Hopefully, I can get more in depth in my posting again once I fix this.

Mental Monday

I have been listening to "Making A Good Brain Great" by Daniel Amen M.D. Among other recommendations to garner a healthy brain, Dr. Amen, recommends trying to learn new things. He goes into the scientific reasons why this is, but honestly my brain has not advanced that far yet. Maybe if I implement his various tips, I will be able to more fully comprehend his science behind his recommendations.

To that end, I have begun to learn Italian using the Rosetta Stone. So far I am very impressed with their system and how quickly I seem to be picking it up. This serves a dual purpose for me. Not only will it expand my brain, but it will also move me closer to my goal of someday relocation to Italy.

My other chief venture in mental expansion is speedreading. For this venture I chose to use EYEQ. Through three sessions I have increased my speed by 20% to almost 500 words per minute. Once I have this mastered I will move on to photoreading.

Mental Monday

Today is Memorial Day here in the U.S. Quite honestly, I am going to do nothing but get some long delayed chores completed around the house. Due to that, this will be short.

For future Mental Monday's, here is what you can expect-

Speedreading- I am using the Eyeq speed reading course, I will keep you up to speed (pun intended) on my progress.

Learning Italian- I have wanted to learn Italian ever since High School. Due to lack of discipline, I have not to date. However, I now have The Rosetta Stone. This I will use to actually learn the language this time. Hopefully within a few short months I will be able to type a short example of what I have learned for you.

Photoreading- I have heard a bit about this on some forums I belong to. I got a copy of it, and will explore whether or not it is bunk, or legit.

Other Brain Health Info- As I come across tidbits in my journey to brain health, I will post them here for you to enjoy.

Well that is all, I must go mow the lawn before starting the rest of my list.

Enjoy the day.