- [Narrator] Hey, Psych2Goers.
What do you pay attention to in life?
There are some things smart people just don't waste time on.
Most of the time,
it's because they learned from past experiences,
so they don't make the same mistakes again.
So, what is it that intelligent people
never pay attention to?
Here are six things they often just don't do.
Number one: They don't let failure stop them.
How do you respond to failure?
Our failures can become a learning experience for us
if we change our outlook.
If you fail, you'll have learned from that experience
and have an easier time trying again.
Smart individuals don't let their past mistakes define them.
They instead try to learn from them
and then look at those past mistakes
as a guideline of what not to do.
Number two: They don't waste time.
How do you normally spend your time?
Do you work hard or work smart?
If you know you need to study the material a bit longer
before attempting the work, do so
instead of wasting time trying,
knowing the answer is in the textbook.
Or maybe you have a different study habit
that gets the job done
or know you need a short break every 40 minutes
in order to work your best.
Being smart about how you spend your time
can also save you some.
This could even be catching up on your reading
while waiting in line for a taco
or working on another assignment that's less tedious
as a break before tackling the big project again.
Most importantly, knowing when to take a break
and rest your mind will benefit you substantially
when you attempt work again.
Number three: They don't over-rely on other people.
Everybody needs a friend every now and then,
but smart people often don't rely on another person
to the extreme.
Ask yourself: Will your world really fall apart
if your friend doesn't help you
on this big school project you've been delaying
or is there a way you can work on it on your own
and still be sufficient enough?
Every case is different,
but oftentimes we can underestimate our ability
and let fear guide us into relying on someone else entirely.
Rely on yourself first with certain tasks
and know when you really need someone else's help with it.
Number four: They don't let their errors define them.
Do you beat yourself up because of your past mistakes?
"I shouldn't have said that, I'm so dumb."
Or, "Why did I do that?
"Now everyone thinks I'm a horrible person."
Sound familiar?
Truth is, we're human,
and with that comes some mistakes every now and then,
but don't let your errors define you.
Similar to not trying again after a failure,
some people tend to ruminate on what went wrong
to the point that it stops them from moving on.
So, you made a mistake.
There have been some errors in the past.
Learn from them, correct your mistakes, and grow from them.
Number five: They don't hold grudges.
Do you have a grudge against someone?
Holding grudges is never a good idea.
Not only can it cause us stress
when we think about this person,
but sometimes thinking about a stressful experience
or person can throw our body
into a fight-or-flight response.
Our body may believe that there is threat or danger,
and stress is sure to come along with that response.
Holding onto any response is never a good thing
for both our mental and physical health.
That's why it's best to work towards letting go
of any grudges you have against someone or something.
This can be very difficult for many,
but it's worth working towards.
You may just feel more at ease doing so
and have an easier time moving on
from any past pain from this individual.
And number six: They don't say yes to everything.
Are you afraid of saying no
because you don't want to upset others?
Sometimes saying no can be a good thing.
You don't need to say yes to every favor
or request from a friend,
especially if you've been overworked or tired lately.
Emotionally intelligent individuals
recognize when they're burnt out
and acknowledge when they simply don't want to do something
someone asks of them.
And they know when to say no.
If you already have a full plate,
saying yes to more things won't do you any favors.
Know your limits and know when to say no
and yes when you really mean it.
So, which of these things do you not pay attention to?
Do you do any of these things?
Feel free to share with us in the comments down below.
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