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           mind refers to the aspects of intellect and conciousness, it is the most wonderful, most beautiful and the very best tool available at the disposal of an individual, use it wisely and extensively it always becomes even better. 
            the mind is the information processing center where intellect and conciousness manifest as combinations of thoughts, perception, memory, will, emotions and imaginations and reasoning
     the brain is a thinking organ that learns and grows by interacting with the world through perception and action. Mental stimulation improves brain function and actually protects against cognitive decline, as does physical exercise


developing the mind:

          water makes up aprox. 80% of the brain, always drink enough water

    to develop a sharp mind one must (apart from living a healthy life):

• be inquisitive and curious about the world around
  
• focussed
• analytical
• challenge self and capacity
• seek variety
• be open to new concepts

    the process is a continous process and the potential of the mind is limitless compared to other worldly aspects


exercise that helps in developing the mind:

    the best way to build and maintain a a sharp mind is to get involved into those projects and activities that are challenging and holds the intrest of the individual. apart from that the following may be very helpful:

• staying informed: information is a potent tool with versatile application, reading newspapers and scanning relevant and important informantion is a must for stayiing ahead of compitions

• books- (over and above the curricular books
  • journals
  • books written by well known authors like Shiv Khera, Jack Welch, Napolean Hill, Morita Akito,  Stephen Dubner and Steven Levitt (freakonomics) etc
    
• games-
  • mindgames like soduku, crosswords, business games etc
  • PC games of strategy like "age of empire", "Ceasar" etc

• medidate- medidation release tensions from the mind and body, refine your views, help stay focussed, helps determine your priority, improve understanding and improves the coordination between the mind (thought process) and the body

• Brain games and brain teasers are refreshing to the brain