10 easy and fun things to do to become smarter

11/22/2018

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Science Story: 10 easy and fun things to do to become smarter

They say smart people aren't born smart. Anyone can acquire new knowledge every day and enjoy the process! Read on to find out more about the ways of getting smarter that are not boring at all.

#1

Science Story: Brush your teeth with your non-dominant hand — shutterstock

This exercise will activate both sides of your brain, which results in more brain activity. You should open the tube and apply toothpaste in reverse too.

#2

Science Story: Read aloud — shutterstock

Brain circuits we use while reading aloud is very different from the ones we apply while reading silently to ourselves. It involves more parts of the brain. Moreover, when you read aloud, you pay more attention to the details and memorize things better.

#3

Science Story: Make more social connections — shutterstock

Social deprivation negatively effects out cognitive abilities. Communication is an integral part of intelligence! During your day, get in contact with more people. For example, next time when you want to order a pizza, don't do it through a mobile app - make a call and talk to the operator. Do you need information about something? Don't google it, ask your friends who may know. Talking to other people is a very powerful brain exercise.

#4

Science Story: Watch documentaries — shutterstock

Documentaries are not boring. Thanks to the internet, we can now find and watch films about everything. Instead of watching feature films, dedicate one evening to a documentary on any topic you like. If you are a fan of pizza, watch a film about the art of making it. Do you like traveling? Watch a documentary about the history and specifics of the place you are going to visit next.

#5

Science Story: Exercise regularly — shutterstock

Physical exercise improve cognitive flexibility and help our brain resist physical shrinkage. Remember: only regular physical activities will work.

#6

Drawing and painting cultivates brain activity in a special way. You don't have to be an artist to do it! Draw abstract lines and figures while you are thinking about something. This will also help you calm down and meditate.

#7

Science Story: Play trivia games on your phone — shutterstock

Don't blow your spare time on nothing. Instead of scrolling your Facebook feed on the way to work, play a trivia game like QuizzLand (download for iOS | Android). You will train your memory by answering the questions and learn new facts about all spheres of life. Choose productive ways to kill time!

#8

Science Story: Write everything down — shutterstock

First of all, your interpretation of events can change with time due to your emotional state. When you write things down, your mind learns to hold ideas better. Moreover, we tend to take written goals more seriously. If you write everything you want down, it will be easier for you to achieve it. If you know what you should focus on now, you will make smarter decisions and develop "big picture" thinking.

#9

If you have a lot of to do, spend 30 minutes on one task, then relax for 10 minutes and move on to another task. Studies prove that by taking a break, you increase your productivity and boost your chances of success. Give your brain a rest, and it will work better for you!

#10

Science Story: Start learning a new language — shutterstock

Learning a new language is one of the most effective exercises for your brain. According to a study, bilingual patients with Alzheimer's handle the disease better than those who speak only one language. Choose a language you like and dedicate 15 minutes a day to it - it will improve memory abilities and thinking skills.

Were you familiar with any of these? Which one do you like the most? Do you have your own strategies of getting smarter?

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23 Comments

George Oliver Prince

Got the relax part down

Paulette Arnold

I do most of these, maybe I will age gracefully. Actually, I am already there, which probably attributes to some of my forgetfulness.😅🤣

Agnes Forder

I do write things down and it helps - until I almost get smothered in sticky notes.

marilynmitri

I try to use the Spanish I know as much as I can-- with my Hispanic friends, at the Mexican restaurant, etc. I'm also an artist. Doing art puts me in a different state of mind. I'm 78. My body feels it, my brain is young.

Ilias Tsiabardas

I do 7 of the 10 Suggestions as much as I can at my age

Jacqueline Chaanine

Great ideas, I actually do about 4 of them regularly. Documentaries are fascinating, I kind of teach myself a new language by deductions of the other ones I know, it’s a great idea; taking quizzes is so much fun

Adriana Zuliani

Studying new languages keep your mind young and alert. I also write things down to retain informations.

tmwingro

I’ve always written things down. It helps me to retain information.

Allison Aspden

Instructive information.

scottlarock

oh...i am happy being dumb...

ninakamwene

I do most of those except brushing with non dominant hand, and drawing. Great information. Thank you.

Biserka Mrzljak

My strategy is to get in touch with people to surprise them. I have to work on with my left hand and improve on my forgotten languages.

Gayle Bennett

Sharonfoss, Sharonfoss, Hi. You can borrow large-print books from libraries - well in Ballarat you can. Word jumbles are fun too. Nine letters with 1 central needing to be in all words, is the one I like best. Sudoku? (I'm not good at it, yet) . Anyway, good thinking 🖐

Wayne Berthier

at that stage in my life where all of the aformentioned would be applicable.lol.at 74 not doing too bad.........

Sharonfoss

I used to read alot and had a very good memory. Well when the grandchildren came along I did not have a lot of time to read and my brain stopped working, and I became forgetful. I believe being online helps me to connect to people. I am not too happy with Facebook lately since no one seems to respond to my posts so I think I will find other ways to work on my brain and hopefully improve my memory. I know reading books helped me before, but after the grandkids came along there was little time to do anything and now that I am older my eyesight needs to be taken care of.

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