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6 WAYS

TO EXPAND YOUR MIND

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annabis is known to create the sensation of
eureka moments. Important to specify that
it's only a sensation, because if you've spent
time with someone who's smoked cannabis,
you'll know those epiphanies rarely hold up to scrutiny.
Here are six ways to expand your mind for real.

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STUDY ANOTHER
LANGUAGE

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TRAVEL

When you're traveling, especially in a
foreign country, you're almost constantly
engaged in problem solving. What's more,
you're experiencing new things and meeting
new people the whole time. The benefits to
your brain are at least as significant as those
to your Instagram feed.

Learning another language is
like a workout for your brain.
It can increase your memory,
improve cognitive function
and may reduce your risk of
Alzheimer's. You'll also be
able to express yourself with
a whole new menu of swear
words. Zajebiste!

TEACH SOMEBODY
SOMETHING

LEARN AN INSTRUMENT
Playing an instrument can improve executive
functions, which is to say it can make you better at
thinking. Science has suggested that learning to play an
instrument can change the physical structure of your
brain for the better. And eventually your neighbours
might even grow to appreciate your bagpipe skills.

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Reading non-fiction is a great way to
gain new knowledge, but even fiction
gives you a window into another
person's thoughts, which can help
improve your "theory of mind" and
make you more empathetic. Author's
note: I read that in a book.

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MEDITATE

You need to have a good grasp
on something in order to teach
it to someone else. By thinking
about how to communicate the
skills and knowledge you have,
it can help crystallize your own
thinking and discover gaps in
your expertise that you might
not have otherwise known.
Contrary to popular belief,
those who can't do, can't teach.

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Meditation may seem strange to some, but it doesn't
have to be more complicated than sitting and
breathing. Research has shown that meditation can
improve your focus, attention and memory while
reducing stress, depression and anxiety. Best of all,
you can get started as soon as you finish this sentence.

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