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Poll: Do you take any supplements to boost your mental activity?
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Barbara Cochran, MFA
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Caffeine, Too Apr 17, 2012

The first thing I do every morning, before I get to work, is make a pot of coffee.

Studies have proved that caffeine makes the mind function much more quickly and more efficiently, something that I, as a translator, am glad I can take advantage of.


 
Hipyan Nopri
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Surely no supplements at all Apr 17, 2012

I will keep on working as far as I can, and I will take rest if I feel tired.

 
Allison Wright (X)
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No Apr 17, 2012

As the venerable Jack has said, the act of translation boosts one's mental activity. Coffee in excess, deep sleep and food in moderation, the odd chat with friends, and the occasional bout of physical exertion combined with a healthy dose of sunshine and fresh air seem to do the trick for me.

[Edited at 2012-04-17 19:35 GMT]


 
Rolf Kern
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Yes Apr 17, 2012

A few glasses of wine. Am I the only one to confess this?

 
Ty Kendall
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Wine has the opposite effect on me..... Apr 17, 2012

Rolf Kern wrote:

A few glasses of wine. Am I the only one to confess this?


....it sends me straight to sleep every time. Not the best idea if I need to boost my "mental activity".


 
Stanislaw Czech, MCIL CL
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Yes - coffee Apr 17, 2012

I'm addicted!

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Helen Hagon
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Healthy mind in a healthy body Apr 17, 2012

I just try to maintain a (reasonably) healthy lifestyle with a combination of plenty sleep, exercise, balanced diet and regular computer breaks. However, I do resort to coffee, wine, chocolate and burning the midnight oil from time to time...

 
Johanne Benoit-Gallagher
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We are all so reasonable Apr 17, 2012

I do enjoy coffee in the morning, dark chocolate on occasion (but just because it's good, not necessarily for mental activity:)). As far as exercise, I like to feel productive so walking the dog and gardening suits me. A break in the garden does wonders between translation sessions.

Nobody mentioned omega fatty acids in the vitamin category, it's not a magic bullet, but it's one I include in my daily diet.


 
Trudy Peters
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With Rolf Apr 17, 2012

Not wine (puts me to sleep), but a Martini in the evening does wonders. Just one, though

 
Marcus Malabad
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Red Bull Apr 18, 2012

...and exercise. I find that I'm most productive just after the gym (early evening). Mornings are a killer so LOTS of Red Bull (coffee makes me hurl...)

 
Anna Spanoudaki-Thurm
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+1 Apr 18, 2012

Jack Doughty wrote:

I thing keeping going with translation in itself boosts my mental activity.


This is what spontaneously came to my mind too...


 
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