5 Morning Habits That Boost Brain Power and Increase Memory Retention

Your brain is among the most important organs, controlling various other body functions and helping with overall well-being. If you have been feeling too sluggish or blank, especially in the morning, you need to warm up your brain a little. According to experts, take a few necessary actions to take care of your cognitive health, which should develop into daily morning habits.

A few of the habits that must be followed daily include:

Right before you prepare your tea or coffee to feel energised, make sure to drink a glass of water. According to experts, more than 75 per cent of your brain has water, and dehydration can lead to brain fog and slow thinking. To get over that, just squeeze a few drops of lemon in a lukewarm glass of water and have it.

Doctors say apart from hydrating you, it also helps provide all the important minerals needed for optimal brain function. Also, make sure you drink your water while standing in sunlight, as natural light in the morning helps regulate your body’s internal clock and keeps you alert and focused.

It is a well-known fact that handedness is related to asymmetries in your brain function: the left hemisphere of the brain controls the right side of the body, and vice versa. For most people, it also contains the brain’s language centers, and so is often said to be dominant over the right.

So, to challenge the working of your brain and activate new neural pathways, for 30 seconds daily, use your non-dominant hand for small tasks like brushing your teeth, stirring your coffee, or even unlocking your phone.

Experts say it helps your brain to work harder and improve coordination and memory.

Meditation is not just good for your body but also your brain. The practice of meditation positively affects your cognitive health in many ways. Apart from being relaxing and soothing, it also helps reduce stress and pain, lowers blood pressure, and even improves memory.

According to experts, meditation increases grey matter in your brain, which contains neuron cell bodies. As you age, grey matter declines, which negatively impacts memory and cognition.

Meditation and relaxation techniques have been shown to improve short-term memory in people of all ages, from people in their 20s to older adults.

Before eating your breakfast, make sure to consume a handful of nuts or handy fruits—all of which are packed with antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids, which support memory and cognitive function.

According to experts, soak walnuts or almonds overnight and have them in the morning, along with some berries like blueberries, which release beneficial compounds that improve brain health even more.

Even if it is for 10–15 minutes, make sure to step outside for a walk in the morning without carrying your phone. Focus more on the surroundings and enjoy the greenery and sunlight, which, according to studies, have a positive effect on your brain. It helps strengthen your memory and makes you more active.

Also, regular walking is great cardio for your body, which stimulates blood flow to the brain, enhancing your overall health as well.

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