It’s often said that two heads are better than one, so why not use both of yours? It is well established that humans learn and think based on the dominance of the left (analytical) or right (imaginative) hemisphere of their brains. But the idea of neuroplasticity is catching on. That’s the brain’s ability to physically evolve as a result of new stimuli.

The basic tenet behind the notion of brain fitness is a simple one: Give your non-dominant hemisphere the workout it may not be getting from your usual way of thinking.

Left-brain thinkers, including many accountants, tend to be logically, technically and quantitatively oriented. They’re generally organized and focused on detail. Their problem-solving methods concentrate on collecting data, doing research and judging ideas based on clear-cut criteria. If that’s you, consider flexing your right brain with strategy games such as chess, team sports or the visual arts.

Right-brain thinkers, such as most artists, are more visually, innovatively and conceptually driven. When solving problems, they rely on intuition. They prefer sharing ideas, brainstorming and looking at the big picture. If that sounds close to home, pull out the crosswords or sudoku puzzles to challenge your left brain.

Before you know it, you might become ambicerebral.