Top 7 Habits for Productive Brain Function

Today’s information flow breaks all records. Many are overwhelmed, having grown accustomed to consuming vast amounts. For some, this has turned into an addiction, even spawning a new term: “information explosion.” Today, we’ll discuss habits every successful person needs to maximize their brain’s potential in work, family, and rest. The last two points may surprise some, but we’ll address them later.

Brain Killers

Brain activity is under attack today. Before diving into habits, let’s identify the problems threatening our brains.

1. Smartphones. These indispensable devices bring benefits but can destroy productivity. Avoid cluttering your brain with social media, YouTube, or useless information, especially first thing in the morning.
2. Multitasking. Once less common among men, it’s now widespread. People can’t relax, even when exhausted, as they’re constantly processing thoughts. Being mentally split across multiple tasks depletes the brain significantly.
3. Time Killers. Activities like mindless games, news scrolling, or endless Facebook feeds seem entertaining but don’t promote rest.

If you recognize yourself in these points, it’s time to address brain overload. Many complain about time shortages, but there’d be enough if people could leave smartphones untouched for a few hours daily. Statistics show the average person uses gadgets 4-5 hours daily—roughly 30% of waking time, excluding sleep. What can we do? Let’s find out.

Reassess for Your Brain

Many avoid evaluating where their time goes, fearing they’ll miss something. But this is essential for brain productivity. Let’s explore three habits for analysis, followed by four for development.

1. Pause for Reflection. Stop and honestly assess what’s hindering you. Identify time-wasting activities and eliminate them. This may require a vacation, but this investment yields remarkable results. Reassess every 2-3 months to prevent old habits from returning.
2. Eliminate Time Parasites. If you can’t quit certain activities, pause them to break dependency. Consider temporarily deleting social media or games from your device. Learn to rest without parasites to let your brain recover. Spend quality time with family—your brain needs this more than information.
3. Plan Your Time with a Calendar. A calendar and daily plan are key to productive brain function. Scientists note that, without distractions, a person can accomplish in 2 hours what others take 5-7 hours to do while browsing social media.

Many dislike these habits, as they require daily effort. But investing 2-3 days in thorough analysis can save 5-7 hours daily. Your brain will thank you, and you’ll feel happier living fully, resting, and spending time with family—a peak many can’t reach due to overloaded schedules.

Don’t Stop at What’s Achieved

Eliminating the unnecessary is 80% of the success in developing habits for brain development and training in a healthy rhythm.

1. Proper Sleep and Nutrition. A challenge for many, as people struggle to sleep enough or choose healthy diets. To develop your brain, sacrifice 2 hours of smartphone time for proper sleep. Scientists confirm sleep profoundly benefits the brain, clearing unnecessary clutter. A balanced diet fosters new synapses and neural connections for productive work. Aim for 8 hours of sleep and eat natural foods like nuts, fruits, berries, and vegetables, while drinking enough water.
2. Stay Active Daily. Sedentary or desk-bound lifestyles slow blood flow, hampering brain function. Build a habit of 10-15 minute daily warm-ups for consistent energy. Better yet, incorporate jogging or exercises raising your pulse to 120 beats per minute for 30 minutes.
3. Use Brain Trainers. The brain needs exercise too. Spending 15 minutes on the Schulte Table beats an hour on Instagram. Explore other trainers on our platform, designed for efficient brain enhancement.
4. Always Try Something New. The brain grows under load. Make a habit of doing the unfamiliar—learn, read, and make each day unique to create an environment for new neural connections.

These 7 habits can elevate anyone’s life to new levels of quality and productivity. Protect your brain from youth. For older individuals, it’s never too late to change, as age isn’t a barrier to brain development. Learn more in our article “Do Nerve Cells Regenerate?” Best of luck!