Teach new tricks to old dogs

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It is often assumed that after a certain age, learning and growth become difficult if not impossible.

Neuroscience has unveiled fascinating insights about our brains; one of the ground breaking discoveries is NEUROGENESIS. It is the process by which our brains continue to form new neural connections as we age.

Learning is no longer limited only to the young!  Our capacity for learning and adaptability doesn’t diminish as we grow older. Instead, it can flourish throughout our lives.

This has a significant impact, given the ageing population worldwide and enhanced longevity. More and more people can not only live longer, but also continue to learn and grow.

Here are three practical ways to stimulate neurogenesis and keep our brains young:

  1. Pick a new hobby or one that you always wanted to: be it learning a new language, or playing a musical instrument, or a sport or dance.
  2. Physical Exercise is not just good for our body. It increases blood flow to the brain, promoting the growth of new neural connections.
  3. Explore new places, trying out different cuisines, meet new people. Let the travel bug bite you enough!

What are you doing to challenge your brain?

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Published by Padma Rajeswari

At the outset, I would like to thank you for stopping by my Blog. I believe that there is nothing right or wrong in this world. What’s right in this moment and context may be wrong in another moment and context. This belief has inspired me to name my blog ‘Perspectives’. Perspectives is a platform for me to share my experiences, thoughts and perspectives on various subjects. You may have a different point of view. I look forward to hearing them, these are the triggers for rich and deep conversations. On personal front, I live in Mumbai, India. I love to read; Somerset Maugham and Nevil Shute are my favorite authors. My favorite books are The Razor’s Edge, Mrs. Craddock, Chequer Board and Gone with the Wind. I am thankful to my father who inculcated the habit of reading in me early on. I am also passionate about traveling, I have been to most parts of India and to several countries across the globe. On professional front, I work in Human Resources function. Over two and half decades, I have worked across multiple industries and cultures. I focus on Leadership Development, Talent Management, Visioning and Culture, Large-scale change, Employee Listening & Engagement, Employee Well-being, Inclusive work culture, HR effectiveness, Behavior and Mind-set shifts through sustained interventions I currently lead Organization Effectiveness Function for Aditya Birla Group, a $44.3 billion conglomerate with 120000 employees across 35 countries. I sincerely hope that you will enjoy reading my blog. I look forward to your thoughts and suggestions. Thank you!

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