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It is hardly a secret that many modern-day pastimes not only help us to unwind but can actually make us incredibly clever. All we have to do is look at them from a fresh angle. We made a list of the most common hobbies that can help you develop most uncommon mental abilities. This is your chance to become a true superhero of our times, in no time at all! 1. Listening to music is a great pastime, but did you know that learning to play a musical instrument can make you smarter?! Even a mouth organ will do! 2. Watching movies is fun, but nothing beats reading a book and letting your imagination make the story come alive in your mind’s eye. Positive effects guaranteed! 3. Condemning yourself to exhausting two-month-long gym workout programs in the run-up to summer and winter vacations is...

There are a few things that you can do to leave a good impression. Even though not everyone appeals to the same things, these tips are generally well perceived by all in the community. © depositphotos     © depositphotos   There are  7 fail-proof ways to make a good impression on others. 1. Start a conversation in an elevator © depositphotos     © depositphotos   Starting a conversation  in an elevator  or when taking the stairs to the office  is a great way to present a brief version of your résumé . Restrict yourself to 3-4 sentences. The ability to conduct a conversation in a nonformal setting will make you more adaptable to circumstances. 2. Mix business relationships with your personal life If you’re only able to enter a dialogue about your  personal...

Regardless of if you realize it or not, our  subconscious mind  captures exactly who we are, it can’t be fooled or compromised. Your eyes see an overall image, but your mind prioritizes what matches your feelings and what’s bothering you the most at this particular moment. We  like different personality tests, but keep in mind that this one is just a fun test, so please, don’t take it too seriously. Unless we got it just right. 1. The panthers If you spotted the panthers first, the biggest reason for your stress is your personal relationship.  You feel that you are losing the connection with your loved one  and sometimes you are not even sure where your relationship is going. Bring back the memories of how you felt when you just started your relationship, and maybe all you need to do is just talk about what’s bo...

According to statistics, every fourth person on Earth suffers from a mental or behavioral disorder. We decided to examine the most unusual of them in order to prove once again how mysterious the human brain is. 1. Quasimodo syndrome Quasimodo syndrome, or  body dysmorphic disorder , is an extremely dangerous mental disorder known for obsessive thoughts about a highly exaggerated or even imaginary physical defect. Patients constantly look in the mirror, trying to find an angle at which the supposed defect isn’t visible; they refuse to be photographed, in order to avoid their drawback being captured in a picture; they take excessive care of their appearance; they have love life problems due to this particular flaw; they have low self-esteem; they feel awkward in society, suspecting that others notice the "defect" and laugh at it....

Learning never stops though willingness to learn is an oddity not many of us possess. It is a skill that is honed by time and experience. Are you consciously learning from experiences or are you just collecting reference data in the brain to refer to in the same kind of situation in future? Regina Brett, two times winner of the Pulitzer Prize, became well known for publishing the following ideas. Regina’s lived through a lot during her lifetime. These life lessons were written by a woman who raised a child for eighteen years, overcame breast cancer at 41, and finally found true love at 45. By anyone’s measure, she’s achieved great success and an impressive career. It’s not surprising to learn, therefore, that there’s a lot of wisdom in her thoughts. Take a look. The 45 lessons life taught me: 1. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good. 2. When in doubt, just take the next small s...

Someone intelligent understands things and people and communicates well. And he has simply more brain power.  Do you doubt your own intelligence? Here are 10 indications that you’re mistaken. The chances are you’ll recognize at least 2 of these things in yourself straightaway. 1.  Your writing is messy Creative disorder is a concept that was established long ago, and there is even research that  claims  that it serves as a kind of "fuel" for those with a creative nature. Messy handwriting is also one of the signs of a creative person. 2. You’re a real night owl It sounds funny, but  it turns out that  people who love to stay up at night generally have a greater intellect than early birds. The ability to work and be creative at night, as is well known, was not given to us by nat...