- [Narrator] Hey, Psych2Goers.
Have you ever stopped to think
about how smart you really are?
Do you wonder how you determine intelligence
or what it means to be smart?
Overall intelligence is the combination
of intrapersonal intelligence,
the understanding of one's self.
Interpersonal intelligence,
the ability to understand
and interact well with others.
Linguistic intelligence,
the ability to use,
understand and communicate
in one or more languages.
Logical intelligence,
intellect involving problem solving
and critical thinking skills.
Emotional intelligence,
your ability to process yours
and others emotion, and more.
So let's look at six signs
that show how smart you truly are.
Number one, you have a strong sense of self-aware.
A key indicator of overall intelligence
is having strong self-awareness.
According to Healthline,
a well developed sense of self
typically means you feel secure
in who you are,
know where your skills lie,
and have the confidence to make choices
that reflect your beliefs.
While it can take some time
to establish your identity
and make it through the journey
of self discovery,
fully under standing your capabilities,
life values, desires, dreams, goals
and other defining characteristics
can lead you to sustainable
self confidence and fulfillment.
As Aristotle once famously said,
"Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom."
Number two, you are a keen observer.
Do you enjoy watching the world around you?
Do you like to listen
into what people say
or notice unique pieces
of writing in certain places?
Distinct observation and remembrance skills
can signify various categories
and types of intelligence.
A study titled "The Relationship Between
"Fluid Intelligence and Working Memory Capacity"
published on Pub Med Central
under the US National Library of Medicine
and National Institutes of Health
suggests that a good eye for patterns
indicates elements
of spatial-visual intelligence
and having a great memory
of things you've heard somewhere
is your verbal-linguistic intelligence
shining through.
Number three, you are a natural empath.
Are you always able to pick up
on when someone is feeling down
without them even mentioning it?
Can you absorb others' feelings
and relate to, or almost experience,
their emotions in real time?
These are strong signs of emotional intelligence.
You see, intelligence goes beyond
your quantitative understanding.
A factor that can influence
your overall intelligence
is the ability to empathize
and process other people's
emotions and feelings,
and to use your available
mental and physical resources
to support them.
So if you have the natural knack
to make your friends and loved ones
feel supported, needed,
cared for and strong,
you definitely carry distinct traits of intelligence.
Number four, you're good at managing your emotions.
A sign of intelligence
is not only being able
to support others through their emotions,
but also about knowing how to best process
and manage your own.
Life has its ups and downs.
And with these come real time feelings and reactions
towards the many things you go through.
And being able to handle a wide range
of emotions with maturity
can say a lot about
your emotional wellbeing
and how smart you truly are.
According to Healthline,
people with high intelligence
have the ability to recognize complex emotions,
understand how those emotions
affect choice and behavior,
respond to those emotions productively,
exercise self-control to express feelings
at appropriate times,
and express feelings
in safe and healthy ways.
So if you're good at
dealing with your emotions,
whether they're unwanted good, bad, or ugly,
have the patience to analyze your feelings
and communicate them in a clear way
at the right time and place,
then you can definitely consider yourself
to be an intelligent person.
Number five, you're constantly curious.
Are you always asking questions?
Smart people often like to chase after answers
to feed their never ending curiosity.
They love to learn, explore, discover new things
and to keep striving to grow.
According to a study conducted
by the Goldsmith's University of London,
the way that people invest their time and effort
into their intellect
can be a significant factor
in cognitive growth.
If you genuinely enjoy opening your mind
to different ideas and concepts,
and believe that you have high curiosity
and a willingness to accept ambiguity,
you can most certainly consider yourself
to be a clever person.
As author and keynote speaker,
Scott Mautz puts in his article
about signs of intelligence with Inc.,
"It's not just learning more
"that makes you smarter.
"It's wanting to learn more."
Number six, you don't think
you are particularly intelligent.
Ever notice how people
who lack expertise or understanding
are often overconfident,
while those who are genuinely smart
tend to question and doubt themselves?
This phenomenon of one's ignorance
towards their own ignorance
is known as the Dunning-Kruger effect.
In comparison, it is quite common
for intelligent people
to overlook their strengths
and have more sensitive awareness
of their weaknesses, limitations, and drawbacks.
This is because they tend
to push themselves
to constantly get better
in terms of knowledge, expertise, or confidence.
If you tend to doubt your intelligence often,
just know that this comes
from your unique trait of introspection
and the drive for consistent improvement,
rather than a genuine lack of ability.
Your instinct to be able
to reflect on yourself
from an outside perspective
is itself a praiseworthy attribute
that can help you get far in life.
Are you smarter than you thought you were?
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