We all know that the older we get our brain neurons lose their plasticity. This is especially true when we are in jobs that are unchallenging and don’t involve any problem solving. There are all kinds of ways that can help you maintain your edge. Things like the Nintendo DS’s Brain Age, showering with your eyes closed, crossword puzzles, and writing with your opposite hand. One other way I found that gets me thinking in a new perspective is trying to type on my computer upside down. I found this out once when I was at home and trying to type my password in when I flipped my laptop lid up and wanted to login real quick. Our brain is used to having the keys in a certain order right side up so when we look at things upside down itforces our brain to remap the key layout. Just another way to exercise that nogen. Let me clarify what I mean. I don’t mean that you type an email upside down, but enter your login to your email account, or fill out an online form. This isn’t something that you would spend your whole day or even an hour doing, but occasionally throughout the day.