Fun Ways to Increase or Keep Your Intelligence

Learn to Play a Musical Instrument

Learning to play instruments, such as piano, or guitar, can help to increase a persons intelligence and keep their mind sharp as they grow older. In addition to the mental benefits of playing a musical instrument, there is the added increase in manual dexterity. Playing an instrument can also add to spiritual and interpersonal growth, as it can help a person connect on a deeper level with their ideal of the divine, and music can become a activator of social encounters.

Listen to a Variety of Musical Types

Many people have a very limited range of music that they listen, to on a regular basis. They may hear other types of music in films, through relatives or friends, or a places they visit, but they do not consciously listen to a variety of music with any regularity. Listening to a wide variety of music is one of the best ways to keep our minds sharp. The act of searching for new types of music to listen is another great mental exercise. Try a little bit of everything from Classical to Cajun, even listening to some of the complexities of Appalachian Snake Handlers music can be a catalyst for synaptic gymnastics. World beat music is also something that should stir the brain cells into activity.

Go, Chess, and Backgammon

The games of go, chess, and backgammon make us use our minds. These games have been around for centuries and have been used mental and even spiritual enrichment by some over the years. These games have sublime complexities that are conducive to growth in both of these areas. Any other strategy game is going to have similar value too.

Go To Museums or Art Galleries

Going to museums serves a few purposes of mental development and upkeep. One thing that may not be as apparent is that walking around a museum is physical activity and physical activity is good for brain function. If a person utilizes Museums, or Art Galleries, properly they can be a springboard from mental exploration that exercises the brain, thus at a museum you are exercising mind, body, in some cases spirit. On a side note, sharing these experiences with family and friends can also create lasting memories that will be treasured for years to come. Seeing new things stimulates you brain.