These Hobbies Make You Smarter

in hobbies •  6 years ago 

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Most of us think of hobbies as just a fun pastime we indulge in when we have some precious free time – but scientists have lately discovered that this isn’t the case at all. In fact, some hobbies actually make you smarter, building your IQ while actively boosting your potential.

So what are they? Not all of them are surprising, but here are a few hobbies you ca pick up today if you want to give yourself a boost in your free time.

The first one is meditation. We all know about its calming effects, and I’ve often talked about mindfulness and its usefulness in making smart decisions. Meditation isn’t just a great hobby to have, it’s also great for your overall quality of life. If you’re only going to take away one thing from this article, make it a desire to get into meditation!

Another hobby – perhaps not one for everyone – is to learn another language. Learning a new language has numerous benefits, and it’s also excellent for your brain, helping you to perform better. Perhaps the most important thing here is that you’ll also discover a literal new way of thinking: a new language gives you a new way of describing and interacting with the world around you, giving you a different perspective.

Reading is also something you should be doing on a frequent basis. Do we have time? Many people would say not, but what can compare to the simple pleasure of curling up with a good book and diving into a new world? Whether you like fiction or non-fiction, reading as much as you can gives you better knowledge of the world around you.

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