Does no one have any ideas of exercises or books that one could read and practice in order to improve one's mindset? Surely, supplements aren't the only way out, and if you do have focus problems and need something to definitively produce results what sorts of exercises would you pursue? I don't really know particulars as to the types of exercises that might prove useful, I do know at this point something that is very direct and helps to break thoughts down and make them visible would be useful, i.e. Ernest Wood has written a book on concentration and an exercise I've found helpful is sequencing events of a moment. Other than it enables me to process briefly and perhaps subthoroughly days it has been helpful...any other suggestions as to books or exercises to check in to? I tried biking 5 hours a day for a week with hopes that might boost my concentration but that has been to no avail :/. I have no idea what to do and welcome suggestions as I truly am beginning to think my case is hopeless.
mental exercises
#1
Posted 20 May 2006 - 11:01 PM
Does no one have any ideas of exercises or books that one could read and practice in order to improve one's mindset? Surely, supplements aren't the only way out, and if you do have focus problems and need something to definitively produce results what sorts of exercises would you pursue? I don't really know particulars as to the types of exercises that might prove useful, I do know at this point something that is very direct and helps to break thoughts down and make them visible would be useful, i.e. Ernest Wood has written a book on concentration and an exercise I've found helpful is sequencing events of a moment. Other than it enables me to process briefly and perhaps subthoroughly days it has been helpful...any other suggestions as to books or exercises to check in to? I tried biking 5 hours a day for a week with hopes that might boost my concentration but that has been to no avail :/. I have no idea what to do and welcome suggestions as I truly am beginning to think my case is hopeless.
#2
Posted 20 May 2006 - 11:52 PM
That's all you need to know.
#3
Posted 21 May 2006 - 04:32 AM
Supplements?
I would suggest jogging one mile a day -- or at least every other day.
To improve focus, you might want to try a new medication. I read that you have tried Strattera? Have you ever mixed Provigil with it? Oh, are you on any special diet?
Peace.
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#4
Posted 21 May 2006 - 04:56 AM
A video game?
Supplements?
I would suggest jogging one mile a day -- or at least every other day.
To improve focus, you might want to try a new medication. I read that you have tried Strattera? Have you ever mixed Provigil with it? Oh, are you on any special diet?
Peace.
Unfortunately, I think he was looking for something beyond physical exercise/drugs that will work his mind out. Mental exercises as far as puzzles and the like is what he was going for I think. Brain Age is far and away the best I have found in this regard.
#5
Posted 21 May 2006 - 05:06 AM
A video game?
Supplements?
I would suggest jogging one mile a day -- or at least every other day.
To improve focus, you might want to try a new medication. I read that you have tried Strattera? Have you ever mixed Provigil with it? Oh, are you on any special diet?
Peace.
Unfortunately, I think he was looking for something beyond physical exercise/drugs that will work his mind out. Mental exercises as far as puzzles and the like is what he was going for I think. Brain Age is far and away the best I have found in this regard.
I shouldn't have said that considering I am unfamiliar with the device and its capabilities. I think orangish is a she. I could be wrong though.
#6
Posted 21 May 2006 - 06:08 AM
"Don't just sit there do nothing"
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Posted 21 May 2006 - 07:02 AM
#8
Posted 21 May 2006 - 03:48 PM
#9
Posted 21 May 2006 - 04:56 PM
Anyone knows any other games on net/to download except Brain Age? I don't have nintendo
I was into Sudoku's for awhile, and they were fun, but they got almost too repetitious (and easy) after awhile. I think changing up the kinds of puzzles you do is key to keep your brain straining to keep up. (and therefore getting a workout)
#10
Posted 21 May 2006 - 07:35 PM
http://www.theosophi...onEW.htm--found the most useful with its practical intention
#11
Posted 21 May 2006 - 08:00 PM
#12
Posted 21 May 2006 - 08:40 PM
#13
Posted 21 May 2006 - 09:08 PM
There was a study a while back, I am too lazy at the moment to look up, that said "twitch" games (like oober fast first person shooter games) gave similar benefits as foreign language. They claimed it was because you have to switch strategies very quickly over and over again.
#14
Posted 21 May 2006 - 09:36 PM
I didn't see anyone mention juggling in the thread, there is always that.
#15
Posted 21 May 2006 - 10:46 PM
"Learn a foreign language"
There was a study a while back, I am too lazy at the moment to look up, that said "twitch" games (like oober fast first person shooter games) gave similar benefits as foreign language. They claimed it was because you have to switch strategies very quickly over and over again.
There was a discussion on here awhile back about it.
#16
Posted 21 May 2006 - 11:11 PM
#17
Posted 22 May 2006 - 02:24 AM
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#18
Posted 22 May 2006 - 02:38 AM
ones i likeAnyone knows any other games on net/to download except Brain Age? I don't have nintendo
http://oos.moxiecode...ing_blocks.html
http://www.neave.com/games/hexxagon/
and the rest here http://oos.moxiecode.com/#Examples
http://www.neave.com/games/
and of course sudoku (too intellectual for my level [ang])
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#19
Posted 22 May 2006 - 03:10 AM
#20
Posted 22 May 2006 - 03:36 PM
I find that unstructured meditation, setting aside time to think, while somewhat helpful for giving ambling space to my thoughts, really doesn't help me get a rein in on them.
You do know your NOT supposed to think during meditation, setting aside time to think inthe form of meditating isn't meditation at all.
#21
Posted 01 June 2006 - 08:01 AM
Do this regime:
http://www.bbc.co.uk...ter/index.shtml
braingle.net
read undoing yourself - hyatt
get a nintendo rom emulator and check out if brain age is something you'd like to buy.
Those should keep you busy
#22
Posted 08 July 2006 - 02:48 AM
#23
Posted 06 August 2006 - 01:39 AM
http://www.nintendo....tvqGqZ63_CjS_9F
There are a whole bunch of different puzzles to exercise different cognitive capacities, and there's also an included Sudoku game that's easily the best Sudoku game I've seen yet on the DS or the PC.
I've been playing it almost every day for the last 3 months, and have lowered my "brain age" down from the 30s to a consistent 20-21 (20 is the minimum, "ideal" brain age). I'm sure some of the improvement in my score comes from learning how to handle the handwriting recognition system, but I've noticed that I'm definitely better at some cognitive tasks (fewer bugs in my code!), and I've seen a remarkable correlation between my "brain age" score and how sharp I'm feeling on any given day.
Edited by resveratrol, 06 August 2006 - 02:00 AM.
#24
Posted 06 August 2006 - 01:40 AM
#25
Posted 06 August 2006 - 01:49 AM
Yeah, Brain Age is great, there are some other puzzle games for the DS too, you can get.
Yeah, there's also "Big Brain Academy," which has a nice mix of a bunch of different puzzles:
http://www.bigbraina...tml?jumpVideo=0
It seemed to me kind of low-rent compared to Brain Training; some of the puzzles are disappointing, and the game has a bizarre method of scoring you based on "brain weight," which mostly just comes down to how many of the puzzles you've tried and the best score you've gotten on each one at any point in the past. So your "brain weight" only ever goes up over time.
If you can get past the bizarre scoring method, though, some of the puzzles are neat.
#26
Posted 06 August 2006 - 06:33 AM
I have a lot of wacky ideas and memories of a frustrating past that steal my concentration from what I'm currently working on or listening to.
This is particularly a problem during uni lectures.
Anything like people asking me to do chores or back ground noises such as a television or hair dryer puts me out of my vibe and makes it difficult for me to study.
#27
Posted 06 August 2006 - 01:03 PM
What can I do to help me increase my focus and concentration span?
Anything like people asking me to do chores or back ground noises such as a television or hair dryer puts me out of my vibe and makes it difficult for me to study.
Now I forget where I heard/read it, but I heard it was beneficial to study/write/create in a noisey environment. Not only does it improve your ability to focus, but it also makes you feel more energetic. Practice makes perfect?
#28
Posted 06 August 2006 - 02:01 PM
As an aspie I'm particularly put off by background noises. Loud music (esp songs that allude to sex) and commercial radio put me off work. When I go out to a customers site if I am working on a something crucial like their server or really anything that requires a lot of concentration I ask them to turn the music off. It gets me funny looks but usually after I explain it to them they understand.
Perhaps a good set of ear muffs could help out.
I really would like to know how to keep focused in lectures though. Otherwise I'm putting all the work in to catch up in my own time and learn with my own tools.
I've heard perhaps that exercising the cerebellum can increase concentration. Anyone like to comment?
I think there's also different types of concentration. Say if I was working on a PC I'm usually focused for several hours at a time but at a lecture I might drift off in 10-20 minutes then lose about 5 mins before I realise I had drifted off and snap out of it. Unfortunately by then I've missed what the lecturer is talking about and need to try very hard to catch up or I risk drifting off again. I want to remain completely focused for the whole lecture if possible. Some of the lectures I can revise by listening to them on iLecture and with the notes on WebCT but some of the units don't use that.
Edited by caston, 06 August 2006 - 02:11 PM.
#29
Posted 07 August 2006 - 11:13 AM
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Posted 07 August 2006 - 02:16 PM
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