You have
already
worked a lot
to increase
your
intelligence
and this is
something
you don’t
want to lose.
Many things
you probably
do every day
have a
negative
influence on
your brain
and kill your
intelligence.
Fortunately,
there are
ways to
avoid them.



1.Multitasking
Reading this article while watching TV and answering your text
messages may make you think you are simply doing more things in
a shorter amount of time, but it actually is not a good idea.
Multimedia multitasking lowers gray matter density, affecting your
cognitive and emotional control. People who constantly use
gadgets can not concentrate and recall information as well as those
who don’t. So, in fact, multitasking is less productive than doing a
single thing at a time.


2. Poor Nutrition
You should be concerned about consuming saturated fats and
sugar not only for the sake of your health but also because such
kind of foods reduce your cognitive flexibility , which is the ability to
adapt to changing situations, and can affect your memory and
ability to learn. Your brain (as well as your stomach) will also thank
you for not taking the easy way by eating pre-cooked and
processed foods, since they can lead to excessive cravings and
contain ingredients that have the ability to affect your behaviors
and cognitive functioning. And don’t think caffeine is truly the best
way to start your day since it easily causes headaches and makes
you less calm. Eating healthy homemade food is what is going to
give you the energy you need.


3. Googling vs Being an Expert
Searching the Internet makes people believe they know more than
they really do as they can find almost any answer online. However,
that doesn’t mean that your brain is doing the work. Knowing you
can easily access information, you don’t remember it that well,
which also affects your critical thinking. Even if you are an expert in
your field and use your own brain, psychologists have found that
people who think they know much about a topic are more likely to
claim that made-up facts are true. In fact, we are more likely to
believe the statements that prove us right and thus tend not to
question them.


4. Being Asocial
Our brains are made for socialization and we need to be in contact
with other people to think and function properly. Studies show that
people who socialize much perform better on cognitive tests than
those who don’t. Being with friends also gives you a chance to take
a break and avoid too much stress, which can help enhance your
memory and mental acuity. Not enough social life increases the
likelihood of developing psychological disorders, which can
potentially damage your brain, so you should think twice before
sacrificing time you could spend with your friends to concentrate
on your work.


5. Lack of Sleep
You love sleep because your brain loves it too. Poor sleep damages
your thinking skills, which makes studying all night long before an
exam a really bad idea. Being sleepy negatively affects your short-
term and long-term memory, attention and planning skills, as well
as the ability to understand other people’s facial emotions. Needless
to say that this all makes it harder for your brain to work effectively.
Even if you are tired not because of the lack of sleep but because of
the physical and mental exhaustion, you should probably take a
break. Sleepiness can even lead to mental disorders like depression
and anxiety, so even if you have a lot of things to do, you better
take some time to rest and recharge your batteries.

Source : www.learning-mind.com/5-everyday-habits-that-kill-your-intelligence/

6. Post at late hours when others are sleeping ....

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7. Supporting PDP

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