How to Make Yourself Smarter

Written by: rwlovett on August 23, 2009

There are a few steps for raising your intelligence quotient, or IQ. Some things that you will have to do in order to do this include taking IQ tests, if you do not like doing this then no matter, but please be aware that you will never know what your IQ is unless you take an IQ test.

The first thing that you must do in order to improve your quotient score is to read. If you do not like reading then it may be more difficult to raise your IQ. When you read it is best to read a wide variety of books, and not just from a single genera, you will gain the greatest intelligence from nonfiction books. You could even try reading a book you have read before, but add a twist to it, such as reading it back words! Or upside down even!

Another thing that you must do to get that score up is to write. If you write with your opposite hand then you IQ will go up, this is because your brain is not use to writing with the other hand. If you are ambidextrous, then you should try to write with both hands at the same time. And try to write different things with different hands at the same time.

Next is to write out long letters instead of texting, emailing, or calling someone. You could even try cursive.

Fourth is to play video games! This does not mean to play the same old games that you are use to playing though. Try something that you have never played before, this is a great excuse to get a new game =).

Next is something that spies use all the time, it is a little thing called cryptology. This is coding a message, you could have a friend write a coded message and you try to break the code!

Lastly, is to do crosswords and Sudoku, or really just anything that stimulates the mind, maybe a Rubik's cube? While maybe any thing that just frustrates you.

Please remember to take a weekly IQ test to track your results. You could also try and hang out with smart people.

Originally Published on Triond