1. Analyze your world
If you apply this habit and better understand your environment, not only will you become smarter in the process, you become more aware of the world around you.
2. Stimulate your brain cells
While there is no known scientific evidence that shows that the squishing of your toes will stimulate your brain cells, there is evidence within the reflexology community that your big toe has a direct line to your brain. According to this system of belief, the rubbing of your big can help relax your brain and increase concentration.
3. Be structured
Structure and routine can help you become smarter by creating strong healthy habits. For example, if you structure your day to read an article that helps you learn something new, over the course of a year you will have learned 365 new things. Imagine what this equates to over a lifetime. Add more books, articles or podcasts to your day and your knowledge and intellect will grow exponentially.
4. Change your relationship to failure
Failure is a fact of life, but it is not who you are, nor is it permanent. You can follow this by not being afraid to try new things. Many don't try because they fear failure. The only way you can fail is if you give up. If things don't work out the way you expect, you have just learned a way of not doing it correctly – thus making you that much smarter. Keep trying and never give up.
5. Get a different point of view
If you are presented with a problem, take the time to see how many ways there are to solve the issue. Sometimes the most obvious answer is not the best answer. By restructuring the problem you will increase your problem solving skills and in the process, become smarter.
6. Limit daily choices
We are distracted by so many things during the day- ironically, for many Facebook is one of them- that our minds get cluttered and can render us less effective. Simplifying your life can give your brain room to grow and focus on things that can increase your intellect and add value to your life. See what you can do to limit your distractions and make your life simpler.
7. Study widely
It's probably quite obvious that the more you learn the smarter you'll get. However, what many don't think about is how learning a variety of subjects opens up insights into the inter-workings and relationships different subjects have. For instance, if you are an artist and also study chemistry, you can understand how chemical compounds work together and perhaps create mastery because of your knowledge of how oils can be blended together. This type of study can give you the opportunity to look beyond the obvious and enter a world that only few dare to venture into.
8. Become a student to become a master
You don't have to be the best or the greatest. Pick one area of your life you'd like to improve and become a student. Learn everything you can about the subject – and related subjects. Then make a plan and work as hard as you can to become the best you can at that subject or talent. Oh, and don't worry about failing. Like you learned from Edison, if you don't succeed the first time you will have grown smarter because you'll now know how not to do something the next time.
9. Utilize cold temperatures
When your body, and brain, are flushed with fresh blood there is a mental and physical acuity that is gained for a short period of time that is like no other. You might want to trade in that comfortable warm bed for a cold awakening and see where your limits can take you.
10. Find the best place to work
Many geniuses have their one place where they think and work best. It may be a room or it could be an outside bench with a beautiful mountain or ocean view. By doing this, you give your mind an opportunity to reach levels you otherwise would not reach. Find that place that inspires you and allows your mind to grow and expand beyond its current capabilities.
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