HOW THE HUMAN BRAIN WORKS

Lesson-5

Our brain has two halves – the

right and the left. People using
left part of the brain are usually
logical and analytical. While
those who use the right half of
the brain are creative, innovative
and imaginative.
Do you want to know whether
you are right or left brained?
Try this!
Read aloud, as quickly as possible,
the colour in which the words are written but
not the actual words.
GREEN YELLOW BLUE ORANGE
WHITE RED BLUE ORANGE
YELLOWGREEN
WHITE GREEN RED BLUE
WHITE GREEN ORANGE YELLOW
ORANGE BLUE GREEN RED WHITE
YELLOW RED BLUE YELLOW
ORANGE RED WHITE BROWN WHITE
RIGHT- If you merely read the
words, you are likely to be
using right brain.
LEFT- Whereas, if you read the
colours, you are using your left
brain.
Left Brain vs. Right Brain

 Have you ever thought why

some people can paint
beautifully, but have difficulty
adding two and two? Or why
some people can understand
the intricacies of calculus
effortlessly, but struggle to
write a one-page essay?

 It's all about which side of

your brain dominates - the
left or the right.
 The human brain is an intricate organ. At approximately 3
pounds, it contains about 100 billion neurons and 100
trillion connections. Your brain is command central of all
you think, feel, and do.
 Your brain is divided into two halves, or hemispheres.
Within each half, particular regions control certain
functions.
 The two sides of your brain look very much alike, but
there’s a huge difference in how they process information.
Despite their contrasting styles, the two halves of your
brain don’t work independently of each other.
 Left Brain Inventory Right Brain Inventory

Verbal, focusing on words, Visual, focusing on images, patterns

symbols , numbers

Analytical, led by logic Intuitive, led by feelings

Process I deas sequentially, Process ideas simultaneously

step by step

Words used to remember Mind photos' used to remember

things, remember things, writing things down or
names rather than illustrating them helps you
faces remember
Work up to the whole step
by step, focusing on See the whole first, then the
details
details, information organized
 Left Brain Inventory Right Brain Inventory

Highly organised Organisation tends to be lacking

Like making lists and Free association (go with the

planning flow)
Like to know why you're doing
Likely to follow rules something or why rules
without questioning them
exist (reasons)

Good at keeping track of No sense of time

time
Spelling and mathematical May have trouble with spelling
formula easily and finding words to
memorised express yourself
Enjoy touching and feeling
Enjoy observing actual objects (sensory
input)
 Left Brain Inventory Right Brain Inventory

Plan ahead Trouble prioritising. So, often

late, impulsive
Likely to read instruction Unlikely to read instruction
manual before trying manual before trying

Listen to what is being Listen to how something is

said being said

Rarely use gestures when Talk with your hands

talking
Likely to believe you're
not creative, need to Likely to think you're
be willing to try and take naturally creative, but
risks to need to apply yourself
develop to develop your
your potential
potential
Tips for keeping your brain sharp:

According to the Alzheimer’s Association,

keeping your brain active may help increase
vitality and possibly generate new brain cells.
 
Here are a few tips to keep your brain
stimulated:
• Spend some time each day reading, writing,
or both.
• Never stop learning. Take a class, go to a
lecture, or try to acquire a new skill.
• Tackle
challenging crossword and sudoku puzzles.
• Play memory games, board games, card
games or video games.
• Take on a new hobby that requires you to
focus.
 In addition to thinking exercises, your
brain benefits from a good physical
workout. Just 120 minutes of aerobic
exercise a week can help improve
learning and verbal memory.
 Avoid junk food and be sure to get all
the essential nutrients you need
through diet or dietary supplements.
And, of course, aim for a full night’s
sleep every night.
Tips for boosting creativity
 Read about and listen to the creative ideas
of others. You might discover the seed of an
idea you can grow, or set your own
imagination free.
 Try something new. Take up a creative
hobby, such as playing an instrument,
drawing, or storytelling. A relaxing hobby can
help your mind wander to new places.
 Look within. This can help you gain a deeper
understanding of yourself and what makes
you tick. Why do you gravitate toward certain
activities and not others?
 Keep it fresh. Break your set patterns and
go outside your comfort zone. Take a trip
to a place you’ve never been. Immerse
yourself in another culture. Take a course
in a subject you haven’t studied before.
 When you get new ideas, write them down
and work on developing them further.
 Brainstorm. When faced with a problem,
try to find several ways to get to a solution.
 When doing simple chores, such as washing
the dishes, leave the TV off and let your
mind wander to new places.
 Rest, relax, and laugh