Be smarter in 2012
Six simple steps to a sharper mind; the Condor Properties’ guide to being smarter in 2012...
Forget the gym. What you need in the new year is a mental work out. If you lived the student life properly then you probably killed more brain cells that you’d care to admit last year and that’s fine. But if you have a big academic year ahead, you’ll need to repair the damage or better still, take your intelligence to new bounds.
It might sound too good to be true but there are some very simple lifestyle changes and brain exercises you can do to make you cleverer. Condor Properties have listed them below. You can thank us later.
Make music
Learning to play an instrument might seem like the last thing you should be doing in the midst of your studies, but strumming the guitar, slapping the base and beating the drums are all good ways to improve your memory and boost coordination skills. But you’ll have to exercise some discipline; learning riffs can be a dangerous distraction from the books.
Read more
Reading is one of the most important ways to boost your intelligence. Scan the papers, read some blogs and get stuck into a classic novel or two; spending just a few hours a week doing this will improve your general knowledge, sharpen your mind and increase your vocabulary.
Quaff curry
It might seem too good to be true, but eating curry can be beneficial to your mind and body. Studies suggest that turmeric, which is found in many Indian and Thai dishes, not only improves your memory but also reduces cholesterol levels, rejuvenates your skin and fends off cancer.
Drink more coffee
Not only has this been proven to lower your susceptibility to depression, but studies have also shown that drinking coffee can boost your short-term memory – handy if you happen to have an exam coming up. Don’t go overboard though; three to four cups of the black stuff a day are more than enough.
Exercise
Whether you play footy with your mates or run a few laps of the local park, regular exercise is a great way to boost concentration and alertness. Raising your heart rate also releases chemicals in your brain, which make you happier and more confident.
Have a siesta
It works for the Spanish and it can work for you. Granted it might not seem like a conventional study technique, but an afternoon nap is good for the mind. Research has discovered that the brain processes and stores information during sleep, making it easier to recall at a later date. So a kip in the afternoon will help your brain log the content of those morning lectures and make it easier to remember come exam time. Simples.
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