Unlocking The Power of Your Mind
What is Brain Power?
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of brain power is:
"the power to think intelligently; or, intelligent ability."
Are we born with intelligence or is it a learned behavior?
Is there a limit to how much we can learn?
In this article, learn about the amazing power of your mind, the different types of intelligences, and how to boost your brain everyday.
The Amazing Power of Your Mind
How Many Different Kinds of Intelligence Are There?
According to Harvard University Professor of Education, Howard Gardner, there are many different types of intelligence. This was proposed in his book, Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences.
Gardner believes that once we recognize a type of intelligence that someone has, it is important to nurture it to help it grow. Then, by doing so, a person can do better in school and excel in life.
Different Types of Intelligences
Can Indentifying Our Types of Intelligences Make Us Smarter?
Each of us is a blend of different types of intelligences. How can understanding what type of intelligence we are help us be smarter? The more things we try, the more we may discover our hidden talents. That’s why it’s so important to let children try new things, like playing musical instruments, playing sports, writing stories, drawing pictures and constructing things. Whether young of old, trying something new can potentially lead to discovery of much bigger talents and accomplishments.
As an adult, the more we recognize our strengths, the more this can help us in our career and enjoyment in life.
Howard Garner Explains the Idea of the Multiple Intelligence Theory
How to Identify and Strengthen Your Types of Intelligences
Ability/Talent
| Type of Intelligence
| How to Excel and Grow Your Intelligence
| Types of Related Jobs
|
---|---|---|---|
Good Speaker and Writer
| Linguistic
| Write a short story and enter a writing contest; Take a speech class.
| Writer, Politician, Poet, Editor, Lawyer,Teacher, Newscaster
|
Loves Math and Reasoning; Investigates and Problem Solves
| Logical
| Study math or accounting; use numbers and calculations.
| Accountant, Computer Analyst, Mathematician, Physician, Scientist, Detective
|
Able to visualize, draws detailed diagrams to explain information
| Spacial
| Take an art or photography class, build a clay model.
| Artist, Photographer, Interior Decorator, Sculptor, Graphic Designer
|
Plays multiple musical instruments, composes music and sings
| Musical
| Take a piano or guitar class; write and record a song.
| Singer, Disc Jockey, Songwriter, Piano Tuner, Voice Talent
|
Excels in sports, excellent dancer, performer
| Kinesthetic
| Get certified as a fitness trainer; take a dance class and be in competition.
| Athlete, Dancer, Physical Ed Teacher, Fitness Instructor
|
Deeply undertstands self, identifies strengths and weaknesses easily
| Intrapersonal
| Take a psychology or crime investigation class.
| Psychologist, Criminologist, Therapist, Career Counselor
|
Sensitive to the needs of others, works well in groups, interacts well with others
| Interpersonal
| .Volunteer at a nursing home, take a marketing class.
| Salesperson, Nurse, Politician, Marketing Specialist, Administrator
|
Loves nature and outdoors, gardening enthusiast
| Naturalistic
| Create a greenhouse, study farming and nature.
| Hunter, Farmer, Botanist
|
Deeply religious, loves and practices philosophy
| Existential
| Take a class in philosophy or theology, volunteer at a church.
| Pastor, Priest, Preacher, Teacher, Theologist
|
How to Figure Out What You Love To Do
- Take self-assessment quizzes or read What Color Is Your Parachute to identify your talents and abilities
- Try to play a new sport
- Visit the library and do more research on more subjects
- Take a class in something you are interested in
- Go on more trips, discover more by traveling to new places
- Make a list of what you love to do; circle your favorite 3 things; are you doing those things? Why not?
The more things you try, the higher the chances are that you will discover what you love and your niche in life.
Does Education Make You Smarter?
In my opinion, the answer to the question, “Does Education Make You Smarter?” is yes and no. Children as well as adults go to school and receive grades, but what happens after that? Do you retain the information you learn? I think it really depends on the type of class, how the information is presented, the strategies which the teacher uses to teach, and how the student applies his or herself.
If you are just taught how to memorize something, then the information may not stay with you after the class. On the other hand, if you are somehow “engaged” during the class and you are able to practice what is learned, get hands-on practice, and interact in some way or builds from his knowledge after the class, then there is a strong chance that the information will remain.
How to Boost Your Brain Power
Here are just a few ways you can enhance your brain power:
- Keep learning – take a class, read more, or study a new language
- Get a good night’s sleep – rest your body and rest your mind to stay sharp
- Eat healthy – fuel your body, and fuel your brain, but remember to select healthy foods
- Reduce stress – meditate, exercise, do deep breathing to relax and think clearly
Finally, one of the most important things to do to boost your brain power is to exercise your brain! Just like you exercise your body through exercise, you have to exercise your brain as well! Consider using apps such as Lumosity to challenge your mind using fun games and exercises everyday. It’s fun and keep your brain sharp!
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