10 effective ways to become smarter

7. Talk to yourself Many consider self-talk to be a sign of an unstable mental state, but it has recently been shown to stimulate brain activity in many ways. When you talk to yourself, you learn to organize and simplify information, which often helps you solve problems more effectively. Of course, it will be better if you still do not talk to yourself in some public places, but at home it is quite possible. Read aloud, say tongue twisters, memorize poems or sing songs. If you are trying to remember something, then try to retell it to yourself as if you are trying to explain an incomprehensible thing to an outsider. Present information in different ways: as if you are talking to a colleague, or as if you are communicating with a child. This technique allows you to better absorb and understand information.