 When you are smart it means that you can make wise choices and improve the quality of your life However, we aren't born smart It's a habit that we develop by exercising both our minds and body Tabitha Kuffy an Australian hairstylist and television personality said by the way Intelligence to me isn't just being book smart or having a college degree. It's trust in your gut instincts Intuitive thinking outside the box and sometimes just realizing that things need to change and being smart enough to change it Thanks to scientists There are a couple of activities that can help you improve and develop your intelligence in this video I'll share with you five easy activities science has proven will make you smarter if you are new here Consider subscribing so that you don't miss out on exciting videos like this One read every day. You see reading doesn't only teach you a lot about many subjects It reduces stress and helps you to experience multiple emotions It helps expand the horizons of one's mind and also boost imagination reading consistently even has more benefits than you can imagine For instance, it has been proven to help with problem-solving ability detecting patterns and communicating more effectively leading to a stronger relationship with others a Recent study claims that children who read a lot turn out to be smart adults a Person who reads a lot is likely to achieve their goals quicker than someone who doesn't because they're knowledgeable and well-informed Jim run an American entrepreneur and author one said reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary Also according to Dr. Seuss an American children's author Political cartoonist and animator the more that you read the more things you will know The more that you learn the more places you'll go. So start reading today to improve your intelligence level To write down the things you learned while reading reading is one part writing down what you learned is another For instance, say you come across a new word while reading and then you pick your dictionary up to check what it means Writing it down in your journal or even making a sentence or two with this new word will help you remember it better Unlike when you don't do so. You see you can't learn if you don't remember Memory functions through repetition when you repeat a fact you set the wills of memory in motion again Claudia Azula Altucha a young teacher suggests writing 400 words a day on things that you learned Three learn a new language learning a new language isn't such an easy task But one that has numerous advantages for instance It enables your brain to perform more demand in tasks much more comfortable You see the process of learning a new language involves a lot of activities such as analyzing grammatical structures and learning new words However, all of this help in enhancing your intelligence and brain health Studies show that speaking at least two languages positively affects your ability to monitor your environment and redirect your attention to learning new processes Also according to reports from studies It was discovered that people with high levels of verbal linguistic intelligence are great at planning Decision-making and problem-solving. Here's a tip that can help pick up new words from the books that you will be reading daily And learn what they mean you can then find out what it means in another language that you love to learn Also find out how to make a sentence with the word and keep practicing it The thing about learning a new language is that you don't have to know how to speak the entire language or be completely fluent in it Learning enough to challenge your brain in the process will go a long way in improving your brain power Four break your routines. The brain loves good challenge So you don't need to be too used to routines switch things up from time to time Breaking routines and challenging the brain in other ways is a mind game. It's like exercising your body But this time it's your mind that you're working out to keep in a good shape When you challenge the brain it helps the brain to form new connections all of which can make you smarter Experts say that breaking routines and trying a new approach can help you learn to respond to situations in creative ways Develop the ability to see things from a lot of different perspectives and become significantly more productive So whether it is trying a new kind of break fast or applying a new route to work Whatever it is as long as it is not your routine Go right ahead other good ways to challenge your brain is to consider playing games like Sudoku puzzles Board games and riddles. This games will make nerve cells respond in new ways and will allow you to see problems from different points of view five Exercise daily regular exercise produces BDNF brain derived neurotrophic function a Protein that helps with memory learning focus concentration and comprehension Also a healthy body can be directly linked to a sharp mind because your brain is a muscle in your body So when you exercise regularly it keeps both your body and brain functioning well Otherwise your mind will be unable to accept new information Experts say the better blood circulation to the brain means increased brain function and exercising helps to improve the flow by getting more blood and Oxygen to your brain for cognitive health Studies have also shown that cardiovascular exercise can create new brain cells and thus improve overall brain performance So start exercising three to five times a week to enjoy the benefits Remember that a healthy body equals a healthy mind and vice versa Alongside exercising is eating healthy to help you stay healthy Try taking foods that are rich in protein and fats good fats like fish or nuts Because the human brain consists of 60% fat So eating this kind of foods will boost your brain capability and help you get smarter. 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