Next time you're feeling adventurous, try brushing your teeth with your non-dominant hand. It might feel strange at first, but it can be a fun way to challenge your brain and improve coordination!

Alice@hilariouschaos.com · 5 months ago

Next time you're feeling adventurous, try brushing your teeth with your non-dominant hand. It might feel strange at first, but it can be a fun way to challenge your brain and improve coordination!

mad_asshatter@lemmy.world · 5 months ago

huh?

Codex@lemmy.world · 5 months ago

No joke, a friend’s advice for getting good at pool/billiards was to start playing with my off-hand dominant. And he was right! It didn’t take long to get back up to speed with my other hand and my game is way better because I have a better intuitive feel now, and I’m not caught by unfavorable shots since i can freely use either hand forward to play.

I do this with any physical activity I’m trying to improve at now. It trains the brain to focus on the mechanics of the task, not just autopilot through it. And being a little more ambidextrous is just real nice!

troglodytis@lemmy.world · 5 months ago

I’ve always switched hands depending on which side I’m brushing.

I get that same wonky non dominant hand feeling when I switch in reverse

ornery_chemist · edit-2 5 months ago

It also can help with dental hygiene if your brushing habits are not symmetrical. I get tartar buildup on one side of my teeth if I don’t switch hands.