General
Avoiding "Brain Rot"
January 19, 2026
in General
We need our brains to be in tip-top shape! I'm Sharing an article that's relevant to this community. Brain health is in the critical path for optimal outlook, especially when it comes to extending our second chances in life, through the Gifts of Life that we've been blessed with. Kindly share your thoughts in the comments.
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Transplant Patient
I’ve made a big initiative lately to try and stop mindlessly scrolling. I’ve noticed that’s helped a ton. I’ve also picked back up some other hobbies too, which has helped in filling the time and giving my hands something to do
These are great and coming at the perfect time because over the last several weeks I feel like my brain fog has gotten worse. I started playing sudoku here and there when I catch myself mindlessly spending time on social media and I am back to reading before bed for two nights a week. Good to keep in mind the suggested healthy eating, exercise and regular checkups in addition.
Great article! I have found myself mindlessly scrolling and "losing time" I have yelled at myself on more than one occasion. 😆 I didn't use to scroll, but lately, the algorithm has me hooked. So, I am making it harder to reach for my device by leaving it in another room, or placing it face down so I don't react when the screen lights up.
What I do to keep my brain engaged is write poetry or I narrate things that I am doing especially when the grandkids are around so they hear language. I also make up silly personalized songs about our day or task. This is challenging, because like poetry, I try to fit the words together, by rhyming, or theme, or sounds. It's not as easy as it sounds. Performances are one shot wonders, I can never remember the tune or the lyrics the next day or hour. When I eat clean and move I like myself so much more. Life is richer and brighter. Sleep is still my issue. I need to challenge myself to a schedule. Thanks for sharing the article, now we have a source and science to back up our claim for nature breaks!
Transplant Patient
Thank you @Sdey0522 and others - good reminder to focus our time on productive and or relaxing things!
Transplant Patient
You're welcome, @Karin. We almost need to censor some stuff & protect our 🧠s, especially when it comes to the current affairs (news cycles).
Transplant Patient
@GarciaChau , I love that you write poetry and narrate to your grandchildren, in order to keep your 🧠 active! As you and others on this thread have indicated, the key is to keep creating various ways by which to prolong healthy 🧠 activity.
I also like your idea of making up silly songs etc. 👍
I'll write one for you someday! 😀🎵 and sing it!
Transplant Patient
Love it, @GarciaChau !! Will it be about 💕? [hoping]
Transplant Patient
Love the optimism and positivity here! Needed