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7 8 9 start a book and it’s too dry, or you just can’t relate to it, put it down! Give it to the charity shop and pick up another one, life is too short to read books you don’t enjoy). Want a quick brain workout? Try switching hands when you brush your teeth. It forces your brain off autopilot, breaking old routine neural pathways and actively building new ones. Hydrate Your Mind Drink two litres of water a day. Your brain is about 75% water, and even mild dehydration, as little as 1 to 2% causes a massive drop-off in mental sharpness. Water is the primary vehicle for transporting oxygen and vital nutrients to your organs. When you’re hydrated, your heart doesn’t have to work nearly as hard to pump blood, which directly translates to soaring energy levels, better physical endurance on your daily walks, and less overall fatigue. 8. Eat Well (The 80/20 Rule) Fuel yourself with a clean, vibrant diet. Lean heavily into a Mediterranean style of eating, loads of fresh fruit, vegetables, and fish. Aim for 80% healthy, home-cooked food and save just 20% for takeaway. Don’t let the excuse of being “too busy at work” flip those percentages the wrong way round. 9. Don’t Smoke. Ever. If I had not smoked for thirty years before finally throwing the packets away, I can’t even imagine the difference. I would be unbelievably “PULL QUOTE TEXT HERE” reader ’ s digest 14 OctOber/NOvember 2026