Your I.q And How You Can Optimize It.
Kathy Barnikel
I.Q tests measure your intelligence quotient, or put another way, the potential of your brain. There are two main theories about intelligence, unitary and multiple. The unitary theory of intelligence confined intelligence to the mathematical and linguistic capacities of the individual. Alternatively, the theory of multiple intelligence introduced by Dr. Howard Gardner, does not limit intelligence to the linguistic and mathematical abilities of the individual, but also credits his visual/ spatial, musical/rhythmic, body/kinesthetic, interpersonal or intrapersonal potentials.
There are only three ways by which you can maximize I.Q. or, your brain potentials.
FIRST, learn about your own brain and your own I.Q. What are you good at? If deriving mathematical formulas cause you tremendous effort, but it is easy for you to play a musical instrument, sign well or write your own compositions then you specialize in musical intelligences. If you can create images and able to draw them, then you specialize in visual intelligence. Are you good at foreign languages? Can you speak several languages or learn languages easily, in this case you have high linguistic intelligence.
Everyone possess one or more of the types of intelligence. You just need to identify and understand what yours are. Try to write short stories and compositions, poems, essays etc., to determine if this is your field. Try to work with numbers or identify patterns in things, if this comes easy then you possess mathematical intelligence. Mathermatical Intelligence is often also linked to musical intelligence. Can you sing? Or play and instrument? Can you write music? If your gift is in interpersonal skills, then why not join organizations that can improve your well-being and socialize with achievers. Try to understand yourself and pursue your goals.
SECOND, use and improve what you have. You may be lucky enough to be gifted not only with one or more of the types of intelligence that we had identified so far, but all seven types! Build on what you have. Maybe you are a genius and don't realize it. Who is a genius? Geniuses are people whose mental abilities or physical skills are phenomenally brilliant. The world considers Einstein, Mozart and Bach as geniuses, but these geniuses do not possess all the seven types of intelligence. If however, you are not a genius, and let's face it, the majority of us are not geniuses, don't worry, you don't need to have all the types of intelligence, to excel in life. Just keep on using and improving the talents that you have. With willpower, you can direct your potentials towards greatness.
THIRD, keep on learning. Learn new skills, new subjects, new ways of doing things. Be interested in what goes on around you. Widen your horizon. Keep on learning. Learn, not just study, and not just educate. Learning is different from studying and educating yourself. Education is the formalization of studies through the school institutions. Learning, however, is applying and internalizing all the knowledge acquired through studies, education, and experience. Studying is gaining knowledge through the senses- sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell, You may have an inborn talent for something, but talents can also be acquired. New skills can be learned - swimming, acting, public speaking, or business skills. It is just a matter of putting your mind to it and discovering your own special I.Q. talents.
If this seems like hard work, don't despair, the more you put in the more you will get out. Triumph does not depend on the level of your I.Q. because we are not actually sure about the accuracy of the I.Q. tests. Anybody can maximize his or her brain potentials as long as they are prepared to use their skills and improve them on a daily basis.
Kathy is a psychologist, and writes articles and course about Personal Development, Accelerated Learning and Self Help Issues. Learn more about I.Q. and your brain at How to Improve Your I.Q.- Intelligence Quotient
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