![]() When considering brain healthy games, people often think of crossword puzzles and word games like Scrabble or Boggle. Be intentional at building fun into your daily routine. The same strategy can be applied to the busy and stressful lives of adults. Many children have better follow through with educational or clean-up tasks when those activities are presented as a race, obstacle course, or other fun game. Einstein once said that people who spend 15 minutes a day learning something new will become an expert within a year. Devote just 15 minutes a day to a new hobby (like painting or playing a musical instrument), activity (rock climbing or dancing), or subject matter (learning a new language). The most effective mental exercises involve acquiring new knowledge and doing things you’ve never done before. Being a lifelong learner will allow you to stay young at heart and in your brain. ![]() Take courses or read about subjects you enjoy. Here are four tips for keeping your brain pliable and playful: Lifelong Learner No matter your age, income, IQ, or education, there are ways to stimulate your neurons so that your brain can stay young. Additionally, being fun-loving can have positive effects on a person’s career and relationships. Playfulness in adults has been associated with heightened observation skills, increased creativity and better ability to interpret and adjust to new situations. In fact, many studies have shown that remaining lighthearted can have significant benefits on your physical and mental wellbeing. Having fun is not just for children and is a healthy part of life. Playing games and doing fun activities can provide some of life’s most enjoyable and memorable moments. Remember back to your childhood when you could play games for hours on end and get completely lost in having fun? Have you ever wondered why those good times had to end? Was it really necessary to give up that part of your life when you became an adult?
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