8 effective ways to get smarter

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

Have you noticed that sometimes you live as if on a knurled day? Nothing new happens around, every day you perform the same actions, in general, turn on the autopilot. It is not surprising that in this situation your brain becomes incapable of generating "brilliant" ideas - it is much easier for it to give out the next portion of platitudes, instead of working a little and surprise you with something.

It all starts with vain attempts to solve a seemingly simple crossword puzzle, and ends with the inability to remember the person who just greeted you. And then you understand - something needs to be done with this …

In fact, it is much easier to stimulate the brain than it might seem at first glance. There are a lot of ways, but we have chosen 8 of the most effective and time-tested ones for you. With their help, you can not only solve all the crosswords that are sold at the nearest kiosk, but also surprise your boss with an extraordinary proposal to resolve a vital issue for your company.

Shot from the show "The Big Bang Theory"

1. Habitual actions in an unusual way

Do you have a toothbrush in your right hand every day? Take her to the left. Now it may seem that this is nothing special, but you try it. After brushing your teeth, go to work, but do it in a different way - take a different route. Let this path be longer than usual - the work of your brain will benefit from such an exercise. He will have to analyze new information, in other words, he will have to work, not sleep.

2. Close your eyes

Left at home alone, try the following exercise - close your eyes and move from room to room from memory. You will be surprised how much this seemingly weird activity can help you improve your concentration.

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3. Become a "why"

Children are constantly trying to find causal relationships, to learn something new. That is why their consciousness sometimes gives out such images that an adult would not even dream of. As we get older, we are afraid to ask the “why?” Question because we don't want to seem stupid. But those who want to "shake" their brain need to be interested in the world around them. From now on, make it a habit to clarify everything that you do not understand. Within reasonable limits, of course.

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4. No "normal" and "little"

Forget about standard answers to trivial questions. No "normal" and "little". If a friend is interested in how you are doing, answer: “Everything is fine! How are you? I heard you recently went on vacation / got a new job / married your daughter?"

Try to find at least some non-standard answers and be sure to show interest in the interlocutor.

5. Master a new hobby

Of course, we always want to do what we do best. But over time, we hone our actions to automatism, and the brain does not have to actively work, comprehending something new. Try to keep yourself busy with something completely new. Never been able to draw? Take an Artist in a Week Express Course. Do you think that you do not know how to express thoughts beautifully in writing? Start blogging. Are you sure that driving a car is not about you? Sign up for a driving school.

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In general, turn your can / can not idea around.

6. Go abroad

If funds permit, take your next vacation abroad. Thus, you will kill two birds with one stone - and rest, and place yourself in an environment in which you will be forced to constantly analyze what is happening around and adapt to new circumstances. Just try to avoid lazy lying by the pool on the territory of the hotel, where all guests are Russian. Better go for a walk along the streets of an unfamiliar city, communicate with locals in broken English and guess what they wanted to tell you.

7. Listen to Mozart's music

German psychologist Francis Roscher and his colleagues have made a discovery - it turns out that the musical works of the greatest Austrian composer improve the mental abilities of people. Moreover, experts assure - Mozart is shown to those who want to achieve success in the exact sciences. Well, let's check it out?

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8. Eat "brain vitamins"

Apples, honey, nuts - scientists are sure that these foods start up the brain as well as all the other methods mentioned above. We think that it is better to use them in combination: write to a blog, snack on an apple, or go to work an unfamiliar path, after putting a bag of nuts in your purse.