20 daily habits that will make you smarter

20 Daily Habits That Will MakeYou Smarter

100 professionals on Quora answered the question “What are some of the easy things that people can do to keep improving their intelligence?” Here are the activities that can easily be incorporated into your daily routine and boost your brain power.

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Come Up With 10 Ideas Every Day.Carry a little dairy or better still, make notes on your mobile of any idea that strikes you, no matter how silly. And do this every day. Review your ideas weekly and edit them.


Follow Your Questions.

Pursue your doubts, don't let them be or don't ignore them. Remember that the word ‘WHY’ is the key that opens doors and reveals answers.


Play The Devil'sAdvocate

Debate either sides of the issue or question at hand with yourself. Get perspective from either side of the divide. Argue your case for and against - which is sure to broaden your viewpoint.


Read A Chapter InA BookMake that any book. Read religion, history, fiction, autobiography, anything, but cover an entire chapter. Then close your eyes and remember the best thing you learnt from the read.


Watch EducationalVideos InsteadOf TvThere are plenty of fun educational videos online. Watch TED and get inspired. Or visit www.instructables.com to learn how to make the most interesting things. Feed your brain good food!


Read The NewspaperSkip the politics, if you like and move to the editorial, the letters to the editor and your local news section, you will find lots to inform and educate yourself there.


Write An "I Did" List

What are the eventful things you did today? Or simply, what are the things you did today? Make a list - you will find a new revelation or two about yourself that you could better.


'Stop Doing'List

This is the direct outcome of the 'I Did' list where you are sure to find things you wish you didn't do. Things that you must stop doing. Go on, challenge yourself.


Take Online CoursesChallenge yourself further. Take some courses online. There are plenty of courses out there on edX, Khan Academy, Udemy etc. Or try Coursera where you get plenty of courses free.


Talk To Someone InterestingInteresting people have interesting things to talk about, things that expand our minds and broaden our point of view. Know someone like that? Strike up a friendship with them and keep it going.


Subscribe To Feeds For Interesting InformationIf BuzzFeed come to mind, then so be it. But if you are looking for something more substantial, subscribe to feeds from interesting blogs and websites like Entrepreneur or Your Story.


Play 'smart'GamesThe first to come to mind is good old chess. Stimulates the mind like few other games can do. Download chess on your phone today and follow the suggested apps that come along. You need to start somewhere...


Use A ‘wordOf The Day’AppLearn a new word every day. Not just the spelling and the pronunciation but how that word can be used. And use the word as many times as you can that day. To remind yourself, pin the word to your desk, if it helps.


OK, not that scary... to begin with anyway. Does crossing a busy road scare you? Take an 'expert' along and follow his or her method. Not once, but till you get the ropes. Or does public speaking scare you...

Do SomethingScary


Explore New AreasBegin with your locality, with that place you have always wanted to go to. Go there this weekend. Then make a list of places to go to and tick them off as you visit them.


This is the easiest way to learn new things and keep yourself motivated. And learning will be constant, the practical way, enriched with real-time experiences.

HangoutWith PeopleSmarterThan You


Set Aside Time To Do Nothing!Amidst all the buzz of life, stillness brings clarity. So take time out to do nothing. Just gaze at the stars or clouds and enjoy the moment without guilt. It is balm to the mind.


Exercise And Eat AHealthy DietWalk every day. Do stretches. Meditate if you can. As for a diet, start each day with a healthy home-cooked breakfast, and drink plenty of water. Health is never complete without happiness. Live happy!


Spot number plates ending with odd numbers, do a daily sketch, learn lyrics of a new song each day, collect quotations every day. If you think about it, there's plenty you can do.

Have A HobbyThat You CanPractice Daily


Sharing opens up a whole world of opportunities and possibility. So share your learning and benefit from the goodwill and reciprocity. One good deed attracts another. Start with sharing this presentation.

Share WhatYou LearnWith Others


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