The brain, an organ steeped in mystery, is a complex entity. In simple terms, it can be divided into the left hemisphere, responsible for linear and rational thinking, and the right hemisphere, the seat of intuition. While it’s tempting to label accountants as left-brained workers, the truth, of course, is more nuanced. The intricacies of brain functionality offer us a pathway not only to enhance our work processes but also to benefit our personal lives, particularly our health.
The left hemisphere processes, analyzes, asks questions, seeks scientific explanations, and insists on logic. It specializes in handling verbal information, linguistic abilities, speech control, reading and writing capabilities, and memorization of facts, names, and dates. This hemisphere understands only the literal meaning of words, processes information sequentially, and controls the right half of the body.
Conversely, the right hemisphere seeks meaning, integrity in images, and its primary specialization is intuition. It processes non-verbal information expressed not in words but in symbols and images. Capable of simultaneously processing diverse information, it comprehends problems holistically without resorting to analysis. The right hemisphere recognizes faces, oversees spatial perception and orientation, allowing the creation of mosaic-like puzzle pictures. Musical perception hinges on the right hemisphere, aiding our understanding of metaphors and the outcomes of others’ imaginations. Overall, the right hemisphere fosters the ability to dream, fantasize, and engage in creative arts. It controls movements on the left side of the body.
In harmonious functioning, these hemispheres engage in an ideal partnership. Scientists assert that we barely utilize 10% of our brain’s capacity. While delving into every nook and cranny of brain capabilities might be beyond our scope, we can undoubtedly harness the functions we use daily more judiciously.
When the brain switches hemispheres, there’s an opportunity for one to “rest” while the other takes the lead. By combining the operations of both hemispheres as a unified organ, we can learn to broaden our perspectives, enhancing our personal capabilities and facilitating a smoother balance between work and leisure.
Intelligently integrating the right hemisphere into your workflow not only relieves the workload on the left.
but also unveils the beauty of the mathematics underpinning the accountant’s work. This undoubtedly transforms the job from tedious to engaging, providing you with additional energy and an active means of training both hemispheres. The positive outcome? Enhanced brain functions overall. So, embark on the journey of harmonizing your brain’s hemispheres, and unlock the full potential of your mind.
Based on the principle of dividing the spheres of influence between both hemispheres, we propose simple ways to unload one and enlist the help of the other. We always have at our disposal means of shifting concentration activity between hemispheres.
Our task is to establish an interactive exchange of responsibility for the work process between both hemispheres. Let’s add creativity and passion!
First and foremost, anything related to any form of art will help us. Anything that can visually shift your attention will be beneficial. For example, calendars with reproductions of great masterpieces. Try to change images more often. To relax, you need to focus on the images that the artist conveyed for just 3-5 minutes, appreciate the beauty of color and light play. Examine the details, try to feel the mood of the painting. After a few minutes, numbers won’t cause as much tension, and work will progress faster.
A similar effect can be achieved by periodically looking through albums with photos of nature. Since the right hemisphere is responsible for facial recognition, a short recharge for the left hemisphere can be obtained by looking at a photo of your child on your desk, viewing portrait photos, or paintings. Screensavers (computer screen savers) that present reproductions of paintings, periodically changing on the screen, can be very useful. Lean back in your chair, relax, and enjoy colorful views. You can do it to music.
In general, soft music is something that will not hinder but help you in your work. Classical or simply melodious tunes softly murmuring in your headphones can facilitate the process of processing numerical information and documents. And if you can sing without disturbing your colleagues, that would be even better.
The process of assembling a mosaic can help you switch gears. You can buy a small puzzle with a bright picture and assemble it during short breaks between tasks.
Reading poetry, especially futuristic and metaphorical, positively affects a brain loaded with calculations. Emotions and emotional perception are also your allies. Dreams, fantasies, text composition—all of these contribute to redirection. So, sometimes it won’t hurt to daydream or write a short story. It’s better to do it by hand to give your eyes a break from the monitor. Drawing can also fall into this category. Two or three colored pencils and sketching images on a piece of paper, even childishly, will ease your work. And a little workout in the middle of a sedentary workday has never harmed anyone. Just pay more attention to exercises for the left side of your body: wave your left arm and leg more actively; all of this engages the right hemisphere.
According to these principles, it’s easy to determine which types of leisure outside of work will help you recover more actively. Music, predominantly classical, reading poetry and good literature (not detective novels or love stories filled with activity but lacking elegance) are excellent choices. Choose reputable authors, known for their rich and vivid writing style. Don’t ignore visits to museums of fine arts, art and photography exhibitions, and cinema. If you have musical abilities, join a choir or amateur performance. (By the way, your “work” left hemisphere is responsible for musical education.) Solve puzzles and mosaics with your children, draw—create.
Have a great break!
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