Your Orientation
Do Something New™ with The Center For BrainHealth
Bonnie Pitman, Director of Art-Brain Innovations at the Center For BrainHealth and Maria Johnson, Director of Youth & Family Innovations, invite you to experience taking an ordinary day and making it extraordinary!
Experience our Learn, Do, Grow mini-modules to set your brain up for success and discover the power of creating new connections in meaningful ways. Your orientation awaits!
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Walk Together Towards BrainHealth
Let’s take something that we do every day and transform it into something special.
In this Do Something New™ practice, we will be your guide through a mindful walking meditation toward a stronger, brain healthier, and happier you. Let’s take the first step in which we focus on examining one of our most important relationships: the relationship we have with ourselves. When was the last time you took care of you?
Cultivate a Creative Mind
Creativity is the key to unlocking your inner innovator.
In this Do Something New™ practice, we are starting a new focus on creativity which supports resiliency–our ability to adapt and change in the face of challenge. Let’s explore what creativity means for brain health as you consider: an inspiration can be expressed in countless ways. What way will you choose today?
Spark a Compassionate Connection
A well-connected brain leads to a compassionate mind.
In this Do Something New™ practice, we are going to take a closer look at our brain on compassion. Let’s discover how compassion is contagious and reap its positive reward. Always remember: you can be the spark to brighten up the world around you. When will you get started?
BrainHealthy Do Something New™ Practices
These mini-habits are designed to boost your Do Something New™ practice. The more you practice, the more you will take charge of your brain health and performance.
- Ask yourself this question each day: “How can I treat a friend, care for the earth, or protect and help those in need?”
- Listen with an open heart. Truly listen to what the other person is saying instead of planning your response before hearing them out.
- Adopt an attitude of kindness – ALWAYS!
- Include someone who is on the sidelines. By doing this, you have valued them. It’s lonely to go through life feeling unnoticed, unwanted and unloved – but you have the power to include!
- Help someone you know, whether a classmate, neighbor, or new acquaintance. Bring flowers or food, call them to say “hello,” or leave a note in their mailbox.
- Plant flowers, herbs and trees in your garden. Create a community garden for all to enjoy.
- Take your lunch break outside and notice the differences of eating in a new place.
- Rearrange furniture or photos in your room for a fresh perspective.
- Laugh fully, from deep in your belly! Feels good, huh?
- Remember: big changes start with one single thing you can do right now. Be an advocate and move to action!
