6 Signs You Are Smarter Than Most People

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smarter

than the average bear? (Anyone else remember Yogi Bear?) It turns out that some of your behaviors could give you some answers! Before we begin, we want to make a brief clarification: intelligence is not concrete nor is it written in stone. It is measured in many different ways, all of which are equally valuable.

The

signs

in this video are scientifically suggested to increase intelligence or indicate greater intelligence in a way it is commonly measured. If you don't identify with many of these

signs

, don't feel unintelligent or inadequate. Each and every one of you is intelligent in your own way, and that is what makes us all unique and human. That being said, here are six signs that you may be

smarter

than

most

people

. ONE. You talk to yourself. Have you ever been working really hard and accidentally found yourself talking to yourself? If so, it could be a sign of superior intelligence!

According to an article in Medical Daily, talking to yourself could be the brain's way of organizing the many thoughts that arise. It could also be an extension of self-talk as you figure out how to approach difficult or challenging tasks. In any case, there seems to be a strong association between talking to yourself and success, and more studies suggest that this may not be a simple coincidence. Wait, who was I talking to? TWO. Others have called you lazy. Are you a deep thinker? Do you like to reflect more often than

most

, which makes you feel tired more easily than others?

Can you easily focus on a single task and complete it faster than others? Because of this, have

people

called you lazy because you seem tired all the time or look like you're not doing anything? It turns out that this perceived laziness could be a sign that you're smarter than most people. According to an article in The Indian Express, people with higher intelligence tend to remain immersed in their thoughts and curiosities for longer periods of time. This might make others think you're boring or lazy because that's how you appear on the outside, but in reality the exact opposite is true on the inside.

THREE. You work at night. Are you a night owl? It turns out that this may be a trait of higher intelligence. Although studies have shown that morning people are generally happier, research shows a correlation between being more productive at night and having higher intelligence, according to an Inc. article written by Jeff Haden. However, this does not mean that it is a proven fact. It is best to follow a consistent sleep schedule and plan to get enough sleep each night. There are pros and cons to getting up early and staying up late. As long as you listen to your body and do what is truly best for you, you will be on your way to being the happiest and healthiest you can be!

FOUR. You have artistic inclinations. Do you love to paint, draw, sing or play musical instruments? Being artistically inclined helps develop your brain and can increase your intelligence. Research suggests that there is a link between the arts and intelligence that is distributed throughout the brain, such as in areas responsible for memory, attention and others related to cognitive functioning. It turns out that many forms of art also relieve stress. So every time you practice the piano or learn a dance on TikTok, you're probably helping yourself in more ways than one! FIVE. From time to time you procrastinate. Do you wait until the last minute to finish your work and projects?

Procrastination, while not the best way to manage time, can be a sign that you are smarter than most people. But, as Haden explains, there are limitations. He says that while studies suggest procrastination can boost innovation, there is a difference between procrastinating to avoid working and procrastinating to come up with better ideas. This distinction is important. Saving everything until the last minute will leave you stressed in the end and won't do much to boost intelligence. Speaking of which, I think this video was supposed to come out earlier this week. Six: You clicked on this video! That's how it is!

You know why? Well, you clicked on this video, probably because you're not sure you're smarter than you think. Do you often doubt your achievements, skills, or talents and instead dismiss them as “just luck”? The truth is that intelligent people often underestimate themselves and their abilities. This is also known as “imposter syndrome.” Studies suggest that high achievers tend to underestimate their talents, while low achievers overestimate theirs, which is also called the Dunning-Kruger effect, a cognitive bias in which people believe they are smarter and more capable than they really are. So, did you identify with any of these signs?

Do you think there could be more signs we missed? Let us know in the comments below! Please like and share this video if it helped you and you think it can help someone else too! The studies and references used are listed in the description below. Don't forget to hit the subscribe button and notification bell icon to watch more Psych2Go videos. Thanks for watching! See you next time! Thanks for watching! Psych2go video.