299: Play chess

rash47:
Nice points eps no 1, can somebody in the house recommend a challenging book pls

sexymoma: Play SCRABBLE..... It Enhance your spelling Skills.

markovnikoff001: Summarily, Read; Sleep; and Exercise.

Jcob: Minimize time spent on social networks - bbm, 2go, wechat, twitter, keek, path, badoo etc.

They only reduce productivity!

mollytinrox: What of people who are born stupid?

alpha conde: Ask God to give u wisdom.
Here's a prayer
O God who in the light of the holy spirit did instruct the hearts of the faithful grant in the same spirit that we would be truly WISE and forever rejoice in thy consolation through christ our lord amen.

Its the spirit that directs

Teezman: nice try. COPY AND PASTE work. original link http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/5-simple-ways-to-make-the-most-of-your-intelligence/ am not against you seeing something and willing to share but next time don't take credit for whats not yours.

alaoeri: Disagree on TV watching anyway depending on what u watching. If u watching discoveries, documentaries, crime detective & some IQ movies it do broad someone reasoning & not some nollywood fake wannabe love films.

mollytinrox: What of people who are born stupid?

ayobase:

That shouldn't worry you....deal with the info first!

And what makes you think he aint the author!

dr-pips:
1. Minimize Television Watching – This is a hard sell. People love vegetating in front of the television, myself included more often than I’d like. The problem is watching television doesn’t use your mental capacity OR allow it to recharge. It’s like having the energy sapped out of a muscle without the health benefits of exercise.

Don’t you feel drained after a couple hours of TV? Your eyes are sore and tired from being focused on the light box for so long. You don’t even have the energy to read a book.

When you feel like relaxing, try reading a book instead. If you’re too tired, listen to some music. When you’re with your friends or family, leave the tube off and have a conversation. All of these things use your mind more than television and allow you to relax.

2. Exercise – I used to think that I’d learn more by not exercising and using the time to read a book instead. But I realized that time spent exercising always leads to greater learning because it improves productivity during the time afterwards. Using your body clears your head and creates a wave of energy. Afterwards, you feel invigorated and can concentrate more easily.

3. Read Challenging Books – Many people like to read popular suspense fiction, but generally these books aren’t mentally stimulating. If you want to improve your thinking and writing ability you should read books that make you focus. Reading a classic novel can change your view of the world and will make you think in more precise, elegant English. Don’t be afraid to look up a word if you don’t know it, and don’t be afraid of dense passages. Take your time, re-read when necessary, and you’ll soon grow accustomed to the author’s style.

Once you get used to reading challenging books, I think you’ll find that you aren’t tempted to go back to page-turners. The challenge of learning new ideas is far more exciting than any tacky suspense-thriller.

4. Early to Bed, Early to Rise – Nothing makes it harder to concentrate than sleep deprivation. You’ll be most rejuvenated if you go to bed early and don’t sleep more than 8 hours. If you stay up late and compensate by sleeping late, you’ll wake up lethargic and have trouble focusing. In my experience the early morning hours are the most tranquil and productive. Waking up early gives you more productive hours and maximizes your mental acuity all day.

If you have the opportunity, take 10-20 minute naps when you are hit with a wave of drowsiness. Anything longer will make you lethargic, but a short nap will refresh you.

5. Take Time to Reflect – Often our lives get so hectic that we become overwhelmed without even realizing it. It becomes difficult to concentrate because nagging thoughts keep interrupting. Spending some time alone in reflection gives you a chance organize your thoughts and prioritize your responsibilities. Afterwards, you’ll have a better understanding of what’s important and what isn’t. The unimportant stuff won’t bother you anymore and your mind will feel less encumbered

alpha conde: Ask God to give u wisdom.
Here's a prayer
O God who in the light of the holy spirit did instruct the hearts of the faithful grant in the same spirit that we would be truly WISE and forever rejoice in thy consolation through christ our lord amen.

Its the spirit that directs

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A prayer of the Catholic and Apostolic church. Good one

Yvete: How about trying to analyze information / figure things out with logic rather than 'googling' everything? Some people cannot argue intelligibly without turning to Google for confirmation. On exercise, I'm addicted and love a good workout, but doubt its effect on intelligence.