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1. Keep lots of books on hand and block some time during the week to read them. Pack a small book in your bag or briefcase for those unexpected waiting times or journeys. Book Suggestions.
2. Prepare a dish from a different culture and decorate the table with objects that are associated with this country. Try this one.
3. Play some music every day for at least a couple of minutes. Relaxation and classical music is known for stimulating the intellect.
4. Invite good friends and family around and spent some time with other people outside your home. Join some classes or find volunteer activities that interest you. Phone calls or writing good old-fashioned letters to loved ones that live far away will also help you keep in touch. Why not contact someone you haven’t spoken to in years? Meet up with old friends.
5. What about decorating the living room with a small water feature or an aquarium?
6. Buy a book-stand and present an open book with impressive images or leave it on a coffee table for visitors to engage in. You can also set out your favourite board game and invite visitors to play.
7. Decorate your rooms without overloading them with artworks, found objects or knickknacks. Add items like pillows and blankets and consider colour arrangements.
8. Watch educational/mind stretching TV programmes or computer games. Play chess.
9. The colours and scents of flowers will also give you a sensory boost. Aroma-lamps are also a very good option. Get some houseplants.
10. Add some new flowers and plants to your garden patch or to your flower-boxes outside your windows.

Add anything that will keep your senses stimulated!
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