Tweet

Perks of a Good, Demanding Job

Written by: Donald J. Trump

Article Overview: Does your job make you think too much? Even though sometimes it may not seem like it, that’s a good thing.

Perks of a Good, Demanding Job

Does your job make you think too much? Even though sometimes it may not seem like it, that’s a good thing.

Mentally demanding jobs come with an extra big perk: they keep you mentally sharp even as you age. Day-to-day work that requires negotiation, analysis, and decision-making builds up something called your “cognitive reserve” which is a level of mental function that helps you avoid mental decline.

So while you’re solving problems and planning, organizing and strategizing with tough clients, you might feel like your brain is going to explode. In reality, however, you’re warding off dementia.

That’s not to say that all complex, taxing jobs are healthy in the long run. Difficult, mentally demanding jobs are also stressful jobs. So somewhere along the line you have to balance out the stress aspect and the challenge aspect of a good job.

Your job should keep you mentally sharp without making you physically sick. I certainly don’t think that’s too much to ask.

Related Articles
  The Demanding Nature of Online Customers and Its Impact on Website Design
  5 more seller finance options to consider when selling your business
  Grow Your Retail Fan Page with Samples & e-Coupons
  Benefits of Hiring Older Workers
  Remembering Taxable Benefits

Article Tags: brain, decision making, demanding jobs, dementia, good job, mental decline, negotiation analysis, solving problems, stress, stressful jobs



Related Forum Posts
Re: Networking - Good work, just remember to continue to plug away and dont stop. Good luck, Matt Belock
Re: SEO for your small business: 4 tips - Good post....thanks for sharing. Good to know. Thanks for a great source.
Google Pagerank update inprogress - Hi All, Good news! Google PR update is in progress & my new blog (3months baby) acquired PR2 yesterday but I am seeing a SERP drop. Lets hope for the best. Good luck to all ! -Mr.Ven
Using youtube disadvantages? - Youtube embedded players play instantly. Good. However, if you use a youtube embedded player on your business website and click it twice, it takes you away from your site and on to youtube's where a prospective buyer can wander endlessly and perhaps never return. Good or bad? Does anyone know how to alter the html so that it plays only and doesn't link to youtube?
Re: Book Promo 201 - Preview Trailer - Hi Shri, Good to see you! One of the first things I look at before watching a video is the amount of time it will last. With your video on 1:58, you keep it nicely below two minutes. I can commit to two minutes (sometimes!). It does a good job of convincing us of the need for social networking, and that you must be a good source! Good stuff. David H


Share this article with your friends. Fund someone's dream.

Leave a comment below or share on the left and you'll help support entrepreneurs in Africa through our partnership with Kiva. Over $50,000 raised and counting - Please keep sharing! Learn more.

Tweet

Newsletter

Get advice & tips from famous business
owners, new articles by entrepreneur
experts, my latest website updates, &
special sneak peaks at what's to come!

Name:
Email:

Popular Articles

Mistakes Made by New or Inexperienced Sales Staff

Your Local Small Business Online Marketing Funnel

3 Health Insurance Misconceptions

Suggestions

Email us your ideas on how to make our
website more valuable! Thank you Sharon
from Toronto Salsa Lessons / Classes for
your suggestions to make the newsletter
look like the website and profile younger
entrepreneurs like Jennifer Lopez.