National Train Your Brain Day

<div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">1. </span>Read a book</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Grab a book and get lost in another world. Whether it's a classic or the newest bestseller, you'll be able to exercise your brain with some good old fashioned reading.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">2. </span>Play a game</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Break out the game night favorites like Scrabble and Monopoly to challenge yourself and your family. There are also lots of apps for your phone to give your brain a good workout.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">3. </span>Visit a museum</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Take a trip to your local museum and learn something new. Museums have exhibits that will engage your brain in different ways and get you thinking.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">4. </span>Do a puzzle</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Grab a jigsaw puzzle or crossword and start putting the pieces together. Puzzles are great for exercising your brain as you search for the right answers.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">5. </span>Take a course</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Sign up for an online course on something you've always wanted to learn more about. You'll be able to challenge yourself and learn something new at the same time.</p></div>

<div id='' class='matter-item'><h3 id='' class='matter-title'><span class='matter-letter'>A.</span>Train Your Brain Day encourages mental exercise</h3><p id='' class='matters-text'>One of the most important ways to maintain good mental health is by exercising your brain regularly. Challenging yourself with puzzles, crosswords, trivia and other activities helps keep your mind sharp and allows you to learn new things every day. On National Train Your Brain Day, you are encouraged to engage in exercises and activities that promote cognitive growth - something we could all use right now! </p></div><div id='' class='matter-item'><h3 id='' class='matter-title'><span class='matter-letter'>B.</span>It promotes connection & collaboration</h3><p id='' class='matters-text'>What’s better than working on puzzles alone? Working on them together! Gather your friends and family for a game night on National Train Your Brain Day and work together on word games, board games and other activities that require collaboration and communication. Not only will it help flex your memory muscles but it’s also a great excuse to spend time with the people you love!</p></div><div id='' class='matter-item'><h3 id='' class='matter-title'><span class='matter-letter'>C.</span>It reduces stress & anxiety</h3><p id='' class='matters-text'>On top of the physical benefits such as improved cognitive function, there is a lot of research to suggest that engaging in mentally stimulating activities can have a calming effect on the mind. So make sure to take a break from your stressful day and enjoy some brain training – it might just be the key to reducing your stress levels!</p></div>