How To Improve Cognitive Skills
Cognitive skills, sometimes referred to as cognitive or brain functions, are the “tools” we use to mentally learn, remember, process and interpret the world around us.
We also use cognitive skills to evaluate, analyze, apply knowledge, reason, decide, solve problems and take actions.
While some of these abilities seem to be innate, most cognitive skills must be developed and practiced to reach their full potential.
In other words, with a little effort and experience, it is possible to become more skilled.
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Ongoing Training
Cognitive skills are not something that will simply improve overnight.
It takes an ongoing application of training, assessment, and consistency to achieve improvements.
Just like how when we consistently exercise our bodies do we see results, so too we will with our cognitive skills.
Think of starting cognitive training like engaging a personal trainer to get you into shape.
You need to start with a baseline assessment to understand where you currently are, and what areas need focus.
A specific training plan would need to be outlined, and an exercise regiment detailed.
Naturally, any training plan will only e as good as the end user’s level of engagement, so one’s ability to stick with it and take action is what inevitably yields results.
Online Platforms
Considering some of the available tools out there in the big, wide world of the internet, we are now in an age where many online platforms can support the types of cognitive skills training that can show real improvements in cognitive abilities over time.
Some examples include Elevate, CogniFit, and NeuroNation as some of our top picks.
Cognitive assessment and Memory test
A cognitive assessment involves a series of cognitive tasks to determine an individual’s level of cognitive function.
Such tests can be divided into several components to test skills such as:
- Visual and Auditory Processing
- Language Understanding
- Attention (Selective, Divided or Sustained)
- Memory (short and long-term)
- Logic and Reasoning
- Problems Solving
- Processing Speed
- Motor Skills
At BrainFit Resorts, our ProtectMyBrain program encompasses many of the most effective cognitive assessment methods, to give you an accurate description our your current cognitive skill level.
We will further define any potential areas of shortcoming, and give you the tools you need to increase your cognitive skills in select areas so that you will continue to improve long after your time spent with us.
If you would like to find out if the ProtectMyBrain Program might be right for you, simply click on the link below.
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We hope these tips provide you with some insights and assistance to living your most brain healthy life.
If you enjoyed reading this blog, and want to see more of our articles relating to cognitive skills and training, check out the links to some of our other articles below:
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- Cognitive Decline: Can It Be Prevented? – VIDEO
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