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25 Ways to Become Smarter

“How can I become smarter?”

Have you ever asked yourself this question?

Here’s the thing: you don’t become a genius overnight. It takes time to rewire your brain and learn new things. The tiny activities you do every day can help you increase your IQ.

RisePath lists down 25 examples to get you started.

Become Smarter

1. Explore New Areas

Exploring new areas and incorporating new information and experiences into your life pushes your brain to generate new neural pathways. Furthermore, having additional brain pathways allows you to become smarter.

You may think these moments are pointless at first, but believe us when we say that towards the end of the day, you will be looking forward to more of them.

2. Travel to New Locations

This does not imply that you must travel outside of the country. Taking a different route to work or eating in a new restaurant instead of the “regular” are examples of new places to visit.

This may feel odd at first, especially because we frequently settle down and become accustomed to our routines.

Get out of your comfort zone and try something new. Experiencing different places and doing things that aren’t part of your regular routine stimulates your brain to take on new challenges and learn new things.

3. Continue your education

Education is a lifelong endeavour. You don’t have to be a post-graduate student at a university to get one (though that is a nice option).

It’s important to remember that “I’m too old to learn new skills and concepts” is a myth. So put yourself to the test. Take creative or academic classes to boost your IQ. Take online courses to learn new talents or ask a buddy to teach you his trade.

Adult education is one of the best investments you can make in terms of energy, money, and time.

4. Read and watch the news

Is it still possible for you to read a newspaper? Great! Reading the newspaper or watching the news for thirty minutes each day keeps your mind engaged.

It’s always a healthy practice to take in new knowledge. It also pays to be aware of what’s going on around you!

5. Take time to read books

How can you improve your intelligence? We can’t emphasise this enough: read books. Reading is the simplest and most efficient approach to increasing brain activity.

It introduces you to new terminology and shows you how to use good grammar. It also allows the reader to appreciate and enjoy the elegance of elegant sentences.

Reading aids in the formation of broad connections. Whether you choose historical literature, fiction, or non-fiction, reading is a great way to pique your imagination — allowing you to create tangible places, people, and experiences while also helping you become smarter.

6. Take a fresh approach to your work

The workplace, not education, is a canvas for fresh, interesting experiences for an adult. And, regardless of the type of job you have, it pays to approach work in different ways.

Don’t be scared to seize opportunities that will allow you to tackle challenges in novel ways. Instead of fretting about the situation, go outside the box and give new ideas to the team.

7. Put yourself to the test

Your brain functions similarly to a muscle. Your brain, like a weightlifter who is continually challenging himself to build his muscles, requires a regular workout. Remember that with enough focus and stretching, the brain can accomplish incredible feats.

You won’t be successful if you underestimate yourself. So trust in yourself and go above and beyond what you previously thought was possible.

You do have a superbrain, after all.

8. Exercise Your Mind

There are a plethora of applications and programmes available that provide daily brain training. 

Puzzles and games assist you in developing your neuroplasticity and becoming smarter.

9. Do you have a problem? 5 “Whys” to ponder

The 5 “Whys” method is a good place to start when trying to figure out what’s causing a problem. Asking questions stimulates the brain’s search for an answer.

So, rather than being concerned about an issue, why don’t you start by asking why?

10. Disconnect from technology

Technology is wonderful. It has performed numerous miracles for us and will continue to do so in the future. But there’s a snag.

Over-reliance on technology can make you stupid. It impairs the ability of the brain to solve issues and adjust to new situations.

If you want to improve your intelligence, don’t use technology for things like simple arithmetic or algebra.

Make your brain work for you; it’ll be well worth it.

11. Encourage a creative mindset

A creative attitude opens up new possibilities for new ideas, fresh inspiration, and calm confidence.

Ordinary people can shine by becoming original thinkers and inventive leaders when these aspects are combined in both personal and professional settings.

Find methods to bring creativity into the mundane routines of daily life.

12. Pick up a paintbrush or a pencil and learn to draw or paint.

Remember when you were a youngster and you used to draw stick figures? One of the most effective techniques to stimulate your mind is to paint or draw.

It helps you build your hand-eye coordination while also improving your imagination. Drawing or painting transmits synapses to neurotransmitters, which help you remember things more permanently and vividly.

13. Every day, come up with ten new ideas

Develop your brain’s creative and imaginative thinking abilities. You can begin by jotting down 10 fresh ideas each day.

This might be anything from a new recipe to DIY projects you’d like to try at home.

And you know what’s even better? Making these concepts a reality!

14. Teach Others What You’ve Learned

You learn the most when you share what you’ve learned with others.

When you share what you’ve learned, you’re signalling to your brain that it’s essential and meaningful. And because this type of information is typically stored in your long-term memory, you will become smarter.

15. Make a list of what you’ve learned.

Do you know the expression, “A dull pencil is better than a sharp mind”?

Make it a practice to jot down what you learn today if you want to develop a superbrain.

Oh, and these notes will come in handy if you hit your head and forget everything!

16. Take up a musical instrument

There are numerous advantages to learning to play an instrument. Hand-eye coordination, mathematics ability, focus, and memory are all improved.


Asha patel

Asha has been a program manager, project manager and product manager for multiple Fortune 500 global companies. She has experience with implementing many successful technology, operations and product management projects.

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