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Cognitive flexibility refers to your mental ability to shift from thinking about one idea to another, as well as being able to think about several ideas all at the same time. Cognitive flexibility has two main subcategories (cognitive shifting and task switching), which depend on whether the change occurs consciously or unconsciously.
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Close your eyes.
Use both hands.
Change your routines.
Take new paths.
Try new dishes .
Learn how to play an instrument.
Learn how to type using all of your fingers.
Start growing a garden.
Move your furniture around.
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Go back to school.
Learn a new language.
Talk to others about their hobbies.
Read a non- fiction book.
Keep a journal or diary.
Switch up your audiovisual habits.
Sign up for an online course.
Ask lots of questions.
Challenge yourself when you're fa...
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Talk to strangers.
Read out loud with your partner.
Take a hitchhiker for a ride with you.
Volunteer.
Write letters to others.
Play with children.
Join networking events and meet at least 10 people.
Join an acting class.
Do some acts of random kindn...
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