You Might Want to Quit These 6 Brain-Damaging Habits

About 86 billion dollars! That is the total amount of cells in your brain. Without a doubt, the sticky mass between your ears has complete influence over your body.
It only makes reasonable to devote the majority of our time to it. We, on the other hand, do not. In fact, most people do not believe that the brain requires attention. Our modern lifestyle is destroying our neurological networks, making us slower, dumber, and less creative, according to experts.
There are a slew of reasons why this is so. To change this, we need to be conscious of the poor behaviors we've developed. Some people are taken aback by these habits since they have no idea how much harm they are doing to themselves by indulging.
Let's see them all.

The Negative Consequences of Inactivity
Many people have found themselves not leaving their bedrooms since remote employment became the norm. People I know eat, drink, sleep, and work in the same location all day.
The only activity they get is getting groceries, which can now be delivered thanks to technology.
It has serious repercussions, whether people recognize it or not. Heart disease, obesity, depression, dementia, and cancer are all connected to sitting for too long. More than that, it alters the function of some brain neurons for the worse.
It's past time for us all to realize one basic truth: movement is beneficial. It produces endorphins, which make us feel better and help to keep our hearts healthy, and improve the efficiency of our brains
Sitting for long periods of time at work causes us to hold our breath as we type on our computers. This is something you can see for yourself. Lower oxygen levels in the body result in muddled thinking, weariness, and poor attention.

What can be done about it?
Now, I'm not suggesting that you go to the gym or get a personal trainer.
All you need is 20–30 minutes of movement. The well-known 10,000-step rule is also a good target to aim towards. You're lying to yourself if you say, "I don't have the time."

Everyone loves to walk, from famous inventors like Nikola Tesla and Charles Darwin to the busiest CEOs like Jobs, Zuckerberg, Jeff Weiner, and Jack Dorsey.

Walking and talking at the same time is a simple method. Make as many calls as you can and go for a walk. You'll be well on your way to achieving your goal without wasting any time. Another option is to use a standing/walking desk, which will encourage you to move around more and burn more calories. I know you're astute enough to recognize the advantages. All you have to do now is put it into practice. There's no excuse not to using these basic methods.

Concentration's No. 1 Killer
On a typical day, we are bombarded with a staggering amount of data. According to a survey from the University of California, San Diego, the average American uses roughly 34 terabytes of data and information every day, an increase of about 350 percent in nearly three decades.
Constant sensory input is our number one concentration killer, so it's no surprise.
Emails, social media, talking to people, notifications, meetings, and much more are all part of this. We can easily become overwhelmed and overloaded with information if we don't effectively manage our consumption.
Some people brag about being able to read a book at 3x speed while commuting and listening to two podcasts while also checking emails, books, and the news. But that's hardly something to brag about.
Even a minor piece of information can detract from concentration. For example, if you're attempting to focus on a task and you realize you have an unread email in your inbox, it can lower your effective IQ by ten points.
Reduce the amount of content you consume on a daily basis by using tools and practices. Spend less time reading short-form stuff and more time reading long-form content. Instead than hopping from one tweet to the next, they keep your attention and help you focus.
Remove things you can't control or that have nothing to do with you, such as social media, news, gossip, and other distractions.
Learn to spend as much time as possible in silence. The mind, body, and spirit all benefit from silence and stillness. Our overabundance of content consumption can only be alleviated by regular times of silence.

Loud music blasting!
We all need some good music when we're working out, walking, or doing a mundane chore like answering emails. And, in order to fully immerse ourselves in our favorite music, we always pump up the volume.
However, you should consider your options carefully before proceeding. Noise-canceling headphones are very popular, and they can easily harm your hearing. When your ears become accustomed to a certain volume, hearing the normal noises of individuals around you requires more effort. As a result, you won't be able to store information in your memory quickly enough.
Headphonesty recommends removing your headphones and holding them at arm's length while listening. If the music is still audible, turn it down and try again. This is a useful check to make sure your ears are safe. Also, if you have to listen to music, take regular breaks to give your brain and ears a break.
Even if you don't wear headphones, avoid places with loud music, such as clubs, studios, or concerts. After headbanging at a metal music concert, a 50-year-old man complained of a severe headache. On his CT scan, a blood clot was discovered on the right side of his brain.
This isn't to imply you'll have the same experience. Loud music, on the other hand, harms our brains in more ways than we can fathom. It's advisable to turn down the volume; you'll still be able to enjoy your favorite music without harming your brain.

Reality Shows to Watch
Reality television is popular in India, as it is in most other nations, I assume. People are naturally drawn to drama (often fake).
"It's harmless!" they say when I warn people (and myself) about watching such shows. "Well, certainly, eating a burger every morning is harmless at first, but it has devastating consequences over time," I say.
"Reality TV is junk food for our brain," explains psychiatrist Dr. Marcia Sirota, "and in the same way that junk food rots our teeth and makes us sick, terrible reality TV rots our brain and makes us unpleasant."
What we see has a strong subliminal influence on us. You naturally feel justified as you walk out of a theater after seeing Captain America. Selfless and even patriotic are two words that come to mind when I think of you. Imagine your brain being conditioned by reality programs' garbage content.
We imbue the same feelings and attributes we see on television in ourselves over time. I can infer a lot about you based on the type of stuff you consume. Because it has a profound impact on our awareness, feelings, and actions.
You can squander a lot of brain potential by watching the wrong type of content, much like a steadily trickling faucet can waste gallons of water in a day.

Doing twice as much as you should while only performing half as well as you could
Do you have any idea what I'm talking about? It's a case of multitasking.
Multitasking is eroding your concentration one distraction at a time. Multitasking has been marketed as a desirable skill in people in recent years, and it frequently appears in job descriptions for a variety of positions.
Humans, on the other hand, are not designed to multitask. We can't do two things at the same time and give them equal attention. That is something that only computers are capable of. A juggler appears to be balancing three balls at the same time. He appears to be paying each of them equal attention at the same time. However, he is constantly flipping between the balls, giving the impression that he is multitasking.
Today's incessant multitasking, according to Clifford Nass, a psychology professor at Stanford University, consumes more time than it saves, and there's evidence that it's also harming our focus and creativity.
People who claimed to be able to accomplish multiple things at once piqued his interest at first. He reasoned that these guys must be extremely intelligent.
However, upon closer examination, he discovered the reality to be the polar opposite. They were defeated by their peers on all sorts of cognitive tasks.
They are "sucker for irrelevancy" and outperform their colleagues on a variety of cognitive tasks. "People who multitask all the time can't filter out irrelevant information," he continued. They are unable to maintain a functioning memory. They're always looking for something to do. Much greater areas of their brain are activated that are unrelated to the job at hand. Even worse, they're lousy at multitasking.
They are really poorer at multitasking when we ask them to. As a result, they're basically mental wrecks. (laughs)"
People who multitask have less density in the anterior cingulate cortex, which is crucial for empathy and cognitive and emotional regulation, according to research.
In other words, the more you multitask, the more your brain suffers.
Figure out your ONE Thing to get out of this rut. Prioritize your life ruthlessly to ensure that you are only focusing on the basics. Our multitasking behavior stems from a dread of not completing our to-do list.
The answer isn't to work harder. The approach is to whittle down the list and maintain only what is essential. Once you've done that, you won't feel compelled to accomplish ten different things at once.
When the pressure is taken off, your focus and creativity improve, resulting in better results in less time.

Sugar free — "Is It Sugar-Free or Does It Have Sugar?"
We live in a world where sugar is available in plenty. Sugar is present in almost every processed product because it is addicting and helps food manufacturers sell more units.
This is something we should be aware of as consumers. Sugar consumption can cause blood sugar levels to increase, resulting in irregular blood flow patterns in the brain. Excess sugar consumption can cause oxidative stress, which can lead to depressed moods, impaired memory, poor attention, and slower thinking.
In other words, your brain will underperform and you will have no idea why.
I recommend keeping a meal journal to help you keep track of your sugar intake. Since sugar is so pervasive, it can end up in your mouth before you know it. By being extra vigilant, checking labels, and even avoiding processed food, you’ll be off to a good start.

Last Thoughts
These are some of the habits that are wreaking havoc on your brain in the long run. I was probably doing all of the above at one point. But now that I've cut back, I'm more productive, less grumpy, and more happy.
Along with these, don't overlook the fundamentals of excellent brain health, such as a nutritious diet, adequate sleep, and adequate water consumption.
It is our obligation to look after our minds. If we spend our life according to our whims and fancies, it will not miraculously take care of itself.