First of all, "intelligence is generally described as the ability to perceive information and retain its knowledge to be applied towards adaptive behavior within an environment". Just to add to that,the part of the brain that controls 'intelligence' is the cerebral cortex . The cerebral cortex plays a key role in memory , attention , perceptual awareness , thought , language and consciousness . Years ago, human intelligence was said to be genetic ( they said ,it's what parent have, that's being pass down to the children ) but so many researchers have proven that wrong, including me ( I don't have my parent's intelligence, the one thing I am sure of, is that ,Parents wants their kids greater and smarter than they are , but it doesn't change the fact that they are wiser. Being smart and wise are two different things). My point is, if intelligence can be measured or assessed then it can be improved . Here are the 3 unique tips to improve your intelligence .
1. Train your left hand to function just like your right and vice versa
If you haven't seen my write up on "the lefties " go check it out , I mentioned special qualities they possess. This is because each hemisphere of the brain perform number of roles but they communicate with one another via corpus callosum (Let's save all the DETAILS for the medics and the science related people). For those that don't understand, In the brain of a right-handed person , the left hemisphere of the brain is physically larger and more developed because the left hemisphere controls the opposite part of the body that is frequently used while in the left-hander's brain , the right hemisphere is more developed. Thus, if the left hand function just as the right, there is an increase in the percentage of the brain that works thereby increasing intelligence .
2. Listen to music more often while Reading
Normally , 'reading is an ideal form of brain exercise', it develops analytical skills, it is an effective memory booster, it's also helps to focus more. I know everybody reads but what some people find difficult is listening to music and reading. Music on the other hand raises performance level and productivity by reducing stress and tension . Adding both makes the brain work more and increases the capability of the brain.
3. Stop doing things the easy way, play tasking games and actively double task
These days, technology has made life easy, the likes of autocorrect on our phones, googling everything "googleable". Some refer to that as being smart or calls it short cut. If you want to increase your intelligence quotient , reason things out on your own, think your way through ,other than using short-cut' medium. Playing games like chess,monopoly, makes one smarter , they keep the mind in tune and also develop logical thinking and cognitive skills. Train yourself to multitask and add to the list of what you can do with time. Let me give an example, I can walk and move my head ( #smiles... Like who can't !!!?) on a more serious note, I mean two things that actively involves the brain, like talking on a phone and reading or replying a mail . Tasking the brain more, improves the ability of the brain and thereby also increasing intelligence.
The above tips has worked for some and still helping others ( it's been helpful to me ,although number 1 is proving alittle difficult ). Don't be static ,repetitive and satisfied with where you are. Be versatile, be exceptional and be influenced by the good things of life. Stand out amongst your peers by your intelligence quotient , build yourself . It's not everything good that comes easy,some requires hard work.
