4. Gain a different perspective
One of my personal favourites. Try to have arguments with people especially with people with differen opinions than yours. The idea is to understand where they are coming from and therby, understand the other vantage point. It's all about perpsective and soemtimes a different perspective is healthy for the brain.
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