Summary of 8 Easy Ways To Boost Your Intelligence

Key Wellness and Productivity Tips to Boost Intelligence (Short-Term and Some Longer-Term Effects)

1. Increase Calorie Intake (Short-Term Boost)
   • Eat about 20% more calories than usual the day before a big mental task (e.g., exam or meeting).
   • Focus on healthy foods, not junk food.
   • Reason: The brain uses ~20% of the body’s energy, so extra calories fuel cognitive function.
2. Consume Choline and Phosphatidylserine (Short & Long-Term Boost)
   • Sources: Eggs (Choline), organ meats, and fatty fish like mackerel (Phosphatidylserine).
   • These micronutrients are often deficient in diets but provide immediate and lasting cognitive benefits.
   • Example intake: 4 eggs + 90g Atlantic mackerel daily.
3. Drink Green Tea (Short-Term Boost)
   • Drink 2-3 cups daily to benefit from L-theanine, which reduces stress.
   • Lower stress allows natural intelligence to surface.
   • Effects are more noticeable the following day.
4. Short-Term Dopamine Fasts (Short & Long-Term Boost)
   • Practice 2-hour dopamine fasts every 1-2 days by avoiding all electronic devices and entertainment.
   • Calms dopamine receptors, making the brain more receptive to natural dopamine from productivity and achievements.
   • Enhances focus and creativity; journaling during fasts is recommended.
5. Relaxation via Heart Rate and HRV Management (Short & Long-Term Boost)
   • Lower resting heart rate and increase heart rate variability (HRV) through fitness and relaxation.
   • Even 5 minutes of focused breathing can significantly improve these metrics and boost intelligence.
   • Tracking devices like Oura Ring or Fitbit can help monitor progress.
6. Spend Time with Friends and Family (Short-Term Boost)
   • Social interactions reduce stress, lower resting heart rate, and increase HRV.
   • Leads to noticeable cognitive improvements the same or next day.
7. Listen to Favorite Music (Short-Term Boost)
   • Actively listen to preferred music for 10-20 minutes to reduce emotional buildup.
   • Helps prevent emotional hijacking of the prefrontal cortex, preserving higher-level reasoning and intelligence.
   • Proactive emotional management is crucial as unnoticed emotional buildup can significantly impair intelligence.
8. Go for Very Long Walks (2 Hours) (Short-Term Boost)
   • Walking for about 2 hours (can be split) significantly clears the mind and boosts brain-derived neurotropic factor (BDNF).
   • BDNF acts as fertilizer for the brain, enhancing cognitive function.
   • Effects can last up to a couple of days.

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• Daniel (YouTube content creator)

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