There is a general perception that
we can’t do much to enhance our intelligence. It’s almost always believed that
whether you’re smart or not is determined right at birth and you can’t do
anything about it.
However, these are all
misconceptions.
While some people have conditions that prevent them from being
able to increase their intelligence level, for most people, there are plenty of
things that can be done to make them smarter.
Hobbies are integral parts of our
lives, and once developed, we find ourselves immersed in them on a regular
basis. Hobbies are fun and invigorating- and they can also have a great
influence on our intelligence.
Below are 10 hobbies that will
help to make you smarter- all backed up by scientific studies and experiments:
1. Play a musical
instrument.
Confucius said a long time ago,
“Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without”. Music
stimulates your brain, and this has been proven by research as
well.
Music has the power to invoke
complex emotions and psychological states. Various researchers have shown that both listening to
music and playing a musical instrument increases memory capacity.
Playing a musical instrument also
teaches you patience and perseverance for it takes time and effort to learn to
play a musical instrument. It also sharpens your concentration.
2. Read voraciously.
Reading goes a long way towards
increasing your intelligence level- this is further the case if you read
voraciously across many different topics, from fiction and biographies, to
anthologies.
Reading reduces stress, helps you
to experience multiple emotions, and teaches you a lot about many subjects. All
these factors help you to feel better about yourself; being
at peace with yourself is one of the most important foundations for
positive wellbeing.
Reading is very important for
enhancing your knowledge on a subject, preparing for all sorts of
situations and being more productive in how you go about achieving your goals.
3. Meditate regularly.
The foremost benefit of meditation
is to help you focus on yourself and to get you to know your true self. Being
engrossed in meditation helps individuals transcend to a higher state of
being.
Meditation helps to reduce stress levels and gets rid of all sorts
of worries. With a calm and composed state of mind obtained through meditation,
you can learn, think and plan things in a much more effective way.
Regular meditation helps you to
have full control over yourself. Being aware of distractions and effective
methods of self-control are of the utmost significance when working to improve
your intelligence.
4. Work out your brain.
Just as you need to work out
regularly to keep your body fit, you also need to work out your brain to keep
it in good shape. Regularly challenging the brain to do new things
enhances its abilities and helps to keep you sharp.
You can work out your brain in
plenty of ways such as through: sudoku, puzzles, board games, and riddles. All
these activities help the brain to continue forming new connections. Through
such activities you also learn to respond to situations in creative ways,
develop the ability to see things from a lot of different perspectives and become significantly more productive.
5. Exercise often.
A healthy body helps to ensure
that you have a healthy brain. After all, your brain is like another muscle in
your body. Exercising regularly keeps your brain and body functioning as they
are supposed to. It reduces tension and helps you to sleep better.
Doctors agree that better blood circulation to the brain means increased brain function. Various studies on mice
and humans have shown that cardiovascular exercise can create new new brain cells and thus improve overall brain performance.
BY NABIN PAUDYAL
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