Exposing your mind to new
things is really good for you. There are many ways in which you can
do this. Do you enjoy traveling and new adventures?
The good news is
that research shows traveling to be a great way to improve your
thinking process. Those that travel often for business have an
advantage over the rest of us! If you like to take a vacation now and
then try to experience a new place each time. This is going to give
your mind the most benefit.
When you travel to a new
destination, everything is unfamiliar to you. This means your brain
has to think.
When you take the same routes every day to work, to the
grocery store, or to go about your day most of it takes place without
too much effort by your brain. How many times have you left home and
then arrived at your destination without remembering too much about
the ride there? This is because of your brain being able to perform
those tasks without much input at all because they are familiar.
Now that you are in a new
location though you have to find things out that you didn’t before.
The use of a map to help you navigate your way around is a good idea.
You can stimulate your brain to help you choose the best route based
upon the information located on the map. If you are in a country
where you will be driving a vehicle on the other side of the road,
you definitely are going to expose your brain to something new.
There is going to be
plenty to take in and to process as well when you travel. When you
see certain things every day though you often overlook them. For
example where I live there are beautiful blue mountains in the
background. I love them dearly and it is one of the reasons why I
live in that area. However, there are many times when what I need to
do that day takes my concentration. I will forget about those lovely
mountains until I overhear someone passing through the area
commenting on how beautiful they are.
When you travel though
you will pick up all of these details that the local people have
likely moved to the back of their mind. Doing this on a regular basis
is an amazing way to improve your thinking process. I guess that is
why they say that people come back from a vacation with a new
attitude and being rejuvenated to take on all that they left behind
for that period of time.
Even the process of where
you will travel and when can offer your mind a puzzle that needs to
be completed. You may be searching online for the lowest prices on
airfare or trying to get discount tickets for the theme parks in that
area. Budgeting for a vacation is also a way to improve your thinking
process. You will need to crunch the numbers and make sure it is
something you can afford to do.
The more you travel the
more your mind will benefit from it. If you suffer from anxiety over
traveling you need to work through it. Allow your mind to have the
chance to explore things from a new perspective. Traveling with a
friend or family member can help you to feel better about being out
of your natural element. It can also be nice to have another person
interpreting the map with you.
If you can’t get away
right now, make sure you take the time to notice those things in your
own area that are worth a second thought. Even trying out a new route
to work or taking a leisurely drive for the weekend will help you to
expand your thinking process. It will also refresh you to face
another day at the office.
Jose
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