Tips for working on your logic

Clintyour brain coach, gives you a few tips, including logic games and practical exercises.

The aging of the body is something many people dread, but even more so that of the brain. Whether in a place of service or in a retirement home, for a particular task, alone or in a group, it’s called upon all the time. Just like any other muscle in your body, the brain needs constant maintenance, which is why certain logic games have been developed to help it perform even better.

Tip 1: Look for synonyms and opposites

When you’re talking, listening to someone or reading a book or newspaper, you can play with words. Try looking for synonyms or opposites of words. This exercise helps the brain to search through its knowledge, vocabulary and logical associations!

Tip No. 2: tidy up your belongings

Putting things away is a good exercise in logic. In the kitchen, for example, it’s important to arrange things in the most appropriate and practical place. In drawers, too, the layout is important, so you need to think about the most logical arrangement. In this way, you can use your logic to find the best place for everything.

Tip No. 3: Use logical sequences

To develop your logical reasoning, take 5 minutes every day to complete a logical sequence of numbers. This and similar psychometric tests will help you to think in logical patterns, and this will become automatic for you. You’ll then be less likely to make mistakes when making decisions.

Tip No. 4: Learn to get organized

The brain has to manage several pieces of information simultaneously, make decisions quickly, not forget a task to be done, or remember how to perform a particular task. Whether we’re talking about activities that require a high degree of concentration, or memory exercises, your results will only improve when your brain is well prepared. Please note that there is no specific age at which you should start working on your cognitive skills, memory or concentration.

Tip 5: Try the Stroop test

Work on your concentration over the long term with the Stroop test. A short, easy-to-understand exercise, it will help you to concentrate better, by developing your ability to sort out relevant information from secondary ones. You’ll then be able to increase your concentration time.

Tip #6: Do sudokus

Everyone knows Sudoku. Nowadays, it’s easy to find in the newspaper, in stores or even in applications on phones and tablets. Sudoku is one of the best games for working on logic. Not only do you work on spatial organization, but also on working memory and the creation of mental images. What’s more, sudoku is suitable for children, adults and seniors alike, so you can play it for life!

Tip 7: Develop your memory

This exercise allows you to work on your immediate memory. Take a shopping list, for example, and observe for a few seconds. Then try to recite the list in order. A little tip: squeeze an object in your left hand several times. This will make learning easier.

Tip 8: Plan ahead

Visualize a crucial task you need to accomplish. For example, imagine yourself calling the person you have an appointment with, or driving to the meeting place. This exercise will make it easier for you to remember what’s most important at the moment.

Tip No. 9: Be logical

Being logical also means perceiving situations in their entirety and in all their details. To do this, you need to work on your ability to observe. Here’s a simple exercise: take hold of any object, and take the time to appreciate it in all its particularities. Then try painting it in three dimensions. This encourages you to see how the object has been designed, its complexity and minute details. It also enhances your ability to describe in space.

Tip No. 10: Do some mental arithmetic

In everyday life, we have to deal with mathematics, we just don’t pay attention to it or we use the calculator. For example, when you go shopping and hand over cash, try to work out how much change to give back. Doing mental arithmetic helps keep your brain active. There are several strategies for doing mental arithmetic, so you can also practice doing it as quickly as possible and find the best strategy.