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Five lesser-known brain exercises can help sharpen attention and improve focus. These include reading color names written in mismatched ink, such as the word 'Blue' written in red ink; counting backwards from 100 while skipping every seventh number; writing with the non-dominant hand for five minutes; practicing a breathing technique involving inhaling for four seconds, holding for seven, and exhaling for eight while visualizing numbers; and placing five random objects around oneself. These activities aim to engage the brain in novel ways to enhance concentration. (Updated 23 Aug 2025, 22:26 IST; source: link)