Whether it is
focus at work or to do better at school, there are several reasons
for which individuals want to boost their brainpower in the best
possible manner. To help this process along, I have compiled a list
of brain games that can help to sharpen both your short-term and
long-term memory for your own good. Let’s go through them without
any further ado.
1. Crosswords
Image-
Crosswords
Source- Pixabay
Crossword puzzles
are traditional brain-games that are still more than capable of doing
the trick nicely.
But there’s
also this ridiculous problem that comes with crosswords, in
particular, and that is you can get too good in them over an
increased passage of time. Thus, the challenge gets somewhere lost in
the way.
Therefore, the
advice is to engage yourself in crosswords within a varying degree of
limitations. Do not do it too much. Try to alternate crosswords with
various other word-search games (such as scrabble) to freshen things
up for good.
2. Chess
Image- A game
of chess
Source- Pexels
Chess showcases a
number of unique benefits capable of giving the brain a boost in the
right direction. Here are a few for your reference:
Chess helps
to promote the growth of our brain.
Chess helps
to exercise both sides of the brain.
Chess helps
to raise your IQ for your own good.
Chess helps
in keeping diseases like Alzheimer’s at bay.
Chess gives
you a platform to unless your creativity for good.
Chess can
vastly improve your problem-solving skills.
Chess helps
in teaching, planning and foresight.
Chess can
significantly contribute in improving your reading skills, on the
whole.
Last but
not the least, chess helps to improve the overall performance of
your brain leading to a magnificent memory and exceptional recalling
abilities.
3. Rubik’s
Cube
Image- Rubik’s
cube
Source- Pexels
The Rubik’s
cube is an open-ended puzzle that can be solved through an endless
number of ways. This is widely considered to be one of the most
popular math puzzles around because of its significance in the field
of brainstorming.
The Rubik’s
cube can play a huge role in improving your brain functions for better.
Engaging with the cube is like being in a workout; a workout of your
brain. You will learn new things from every move, every step, and
even every failure, in general. The cube can also teach you ways to
turn your very weaknesses into strengths for your own advantage.
Rubik’s cube
also helps to improve your cognitive and problem-solving abilities.
So you see, no matter what it is, you will always stay at a benefit.
4. Sudoku
Image- Sudoku
Source- Wiki
The Sudoku number
game has always been a staple of newspapers since ages, and
justifiably so. This game involves a whole lot of working memory,
which in turn can have a direct and positive effect on an
individual’s cognitive and problem-solving abilities, on the whole.
But there’s
also a problem that comes with Sudokus, in particular (one that’s
more or less similar to the issue mentioned in the “crosswords”
section up above). Sudokus are mostly believed to be effective early
on. That’s because sooner or later your brain will accustom itself
to the trick of organizing numbers.
Hence, if it gets
too easy for you after a certain period of time, it might be high
time for you to try something else for your own good.
5. Apps and
games
Image: The
positive influence of app-based brain games
Today, we have
hundreds of brain-training apps available in the market (Google Play
for Android; iTunes for iOS) capable of playing a vital role in
improving the cognitive functions of your brain for good. And the
best thing about them is the fact that some of them don’t even cost
a dime.
Anyway, here are
a few brain-training apps that can come in handy for your purpose:
Lumosity
(This app’s free for limited access; full version has an
accessibility, cost; Available only on the iTunes).
Personal Zen
( Free; Available only for iOS devices).
Positive
Activity Jackpot (Free; Google play).
Fit Brains
Trainer (Free; Available on iTunes and Google Play).
Eidetic
(Free; iOS).
So that’s
basically it. It’s time I bring this to an end for now. Hope you
found the list helpful to your cause.If you are willing to share your brain game with us, You can start telling in the below mention comment box. Adieu!
Tags:
Brain Games
Memory
Games
Learning
