Stop watching Big Brother Africa and Nollywood movies.

Thank God say smoking skunk and drinking alomo nor dey among Intelligence boosters!

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,

very kuul. I gues people like dis must graduate with 1st class

mollytinrox: What of people who are born stupid?

The moment u discovered dt u are born stupid or wotever u called it,pray to God who gives wisdom, knowledge nd understanding.For a better understanding pls read the book ok James chapter 1 vrs 5 to 8.It is well.

yuzedo: oh gord plis dont bann me mod seun bro, I beg u four god sake. I just want to countrybute to d topick goddamit!!! is not my fault I dint hav eglish aptitue

you're so funny yezzy
.All your posts get me cracking up
Except for those regualar silly Posts about big brezz big yash and ice cream laps

lorretta u: you're so funny yezzy
.All your posts get me cracking up
Except for those regualar silly Posts about big brezz big yash and ice cream laps

... **pip her profile**

Jessos, swit injection babe. **badonkey stand up like nepa poll**

Swerry today ur lucky day. PM and get freee gift from ostralia. Swit baby girl have u go to arbroad b4? No? Ok be nice, I can buy u tins from dere.

Soooooooo, wuz yo numba?

But lorretta u, bro, wuz "yezzy" dammit? Did I look like a ogbomosho wannabe crack- rapper?? plis stopit okey? U can just call me chief chief d grate!

wonderful thread

DailyNews: Hello @yvete, the exercise you're doing keeps your body fit and your muscles active, which are all part of why you are healthy. Think of it this way- if for instance, you are down with arthritis or another sickness, will you even have rest of mind to talk of being intelligent Of course NO!

So exercise is important and that's why when you were in primary school then, you had PE (Physical Education) as part of your curriculum to keep you fit and healthy to study.

Good argument! When I think of exercise, all that comes to mind is the 'feel good factor' from sweating it out and the 'awareness' to stay healthy.

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No.6 - Avoid frequent "FACEBOOking" and do more of "NAIRALANDing"

Why will I wanna increase my intelligence? Afterall ofilispeaks says stupidity saved his life so....

baibijay: Do not spend more than 30 minutes on nairaland!

Lol

Sadusky: No... You want me to break my TV set. I live very close to the stadium that's why I want to go there.

Okay, I now grab...thought u were kidding before!

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

how to be led by the Spirt and Following Gods Plan for your life. Both books written by Kenneth E. Hagin

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,

tank U

Krasid: I don't quite agree with number one because watching some programs in the television can be educative.

A good example is the Who wants to be a millionaire game show!

PLAY CHESS !! click on my signature and join the chess group on facebook.

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

God bless you for this.

In addition to the OP, be a student of the Bible. Great men are students of the Bible one way or the other.

i add nairaland

Emmyk: seconded!

thirded

Doing eWorrior on perhaps??

wandeay: i think I'll start to do all these things now, my intelligence is decreasing gradually, come to think of it, i dont watch TV at all, but i do sleep late @ night, may God help me!

Nice one! God bless the originator of this wonderful piece.

Krasid: I don't quite agree with number one because watching some programs in the television can be educative.

d neva say don't watch TV, he only say minimise ur time watchin TV

Krasid: I don't quite agree with number one because watching some programs in the television can be educative.

d writer neva say don't watch TV, he only say minimise ur time watchin TV

The TV watching should be rephrased.... It depends on what you are watching there are very educative tv shows out there that you can learn a whole lot from... Maximise those ones and minimise Nollywood...

I agree with reading challenging books. the most challenging is the bible and it can make you very wise-Psalms 119:100. And most importantly "Happy is the one hearing the word of God and keeping it"- luke 11:28. If you do that you will find the way to success-Joshua 1:8

299: Play chess

Seconded! Most people find it boring but to me, its the best "brain gym" on earth!
No good chess player is below average when it comes to mental alertness. I stand to be corrected though...for this is my humble insight on the game of chess and chess players.

delors: Thank God say smoking skunk and drinking alomo nor dey among Intelligence boosters!

He said "Intelligence Booster"; meaning "Five ways to help the intelligent improve their intelligence".

Perhaps, your option would have been considered if it were to be the other way round.

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

twelfth night
-Shakespare

Krasid: I don't quite agree with number one because watching some programs in the television can be educative.

yea even me 2, educative, inspirational, avenue for learning, learning is experience