An A–Z of brain-based approaches to life and work
A Asking for help is essential or you will get stuck. Your brain likes to
be Adventurous. It is also constantly Adapting.B You need to get the Big picture or you will not be able to connect
to what you are learning. Brainstorming is good for suspending
judgment early in the creative process and tends to produce more
original ideas toward the end of the session.C Chunking your learning helps you to deal with it in manageable
bits, and builds in lots of beginnings and endings so you will
remember more. Curiosity is essential, as is Challenge, on which
your brain thrives.D Dialog is one of the most effective ways of communicating and
engaging with people.E Unless you are Emotionally ready to learn, the learning will not
stick. Exercise is important, both physical and mental. The
Environment dramatically affects how you learn. You learn through
Experience.F Feedback is very important. Without it your mind cannot be sure
how it is doing! Failure is an important and necessary element of
learning. It is a kind of feedback.G Generosity is an important attribute. In a generous culture, self-
respect grows, creativity is encouraged, and experimentation is seen
as part of the process of learning.H Hydration is essential to the effective operation of the brain.
Humor helps people to relax and improves your ability to think and
remember.250 Power Up Your Mind