You should use your Mind

The most important feature that distinguishes humans from other creatures in the world is the power of thinking. One of the most important factors explaining the differences in success among people in many subjects is the differences in the quality of thought. Of course, as with many other characteristics of people such as beauty and physical strength, there are innate differences between their mental capacities. However, it is in the hands of people to continuously develop mental capacity. As summed up with the phrase "working iron shines", mental power can also get stronger as you work.

Moreover, training the mind can be achieved not only by solving difficult mathematical problems, but also by many different activities we do in life. The human brain makes a certain order a habit for regular activities in order to make life easier. For example, people often take the same route from home to work, using the same hands for certain activities. Creating differences from time to time in the activities that we make routine due to such habits supports the stimulation and development of the human mind. For example, using our left hand for some activities instead of our right hand forces us on the one hand and increases mental activity on the other. For this reason, it is beneficial for people to make changes in some activities that they make a habit of.

For example, instead of going to the same summer house every year during the holidays, going to a different geographical area or trying to meet a different culture improves one's mental capacity.

It is observed that those who remain young in mind make a serious effort to learn a new subject every five years. For example, learning a new language, learning to play a new musical instrument, learning to do a new sport helps to force and develop the mind by going beyond the habits. For this reason, it is useful to set a goal to learn a new topic every five years by doing it. This subject can be a new field of art, or it can be an enjoyable subject such as cooking. The increasing popularity of such new learning areas in societies with rising incomes comes to the fore because of the need for people to develop themselves mentally.

Regular physical exercise can also improve the mind. Therefore, developing the ability to perform different movements is important not only for physical development, but also for mental development. For this reason, dealing with nature, which forces different movements, actually develops the person himself.

One of the most important characteristics of people is their ability to socialize. Meeting different people, striving for a common goal with others, being a player of different teams on different subjects are also among the activities that develop the mind. Playing games is especially beneficial as it creates a competitive environment and requires using the mind in different ways in each game.

Living well, eating healthy, not smoking, not staying awake, and organizing life in a balanced way to include different activities are also beneficial for mental development.

In summary, keeping the mind young and ensuring its continuous development is being able to lead a balanced life, adding new experiences to life, and making learning in every subject a way of life.