6 Bizarre Signs You’re Likely an Intelligent Person




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Have you ever wondered if there are some other signs you are intelligent? You know, besides that IQ score and grade on your math test? There are some pretty common signs to tell if someone might be smart. But what about the less-obvious signs? Here are a few bizarre signs you’re likely an intelligent person.

Still not convinced? Watch our video on the signs you’re smart and you don’t even know it:

Writer: Michal Mitchell
Script Editor & Manager: Kelly Soong
Voice: Amanda Silvera www.youtube.com/AmandaSilvera
Animator: Talking Over (new animator)
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

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Stress Does Not Have To Control Your Life

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Stress is an ugly monster that can cause serious problems if it is left to spin out of control. Those suffering from stress related issues need to really examine their lives, so that any conditions, such as herpes or ulcers, do not get out of control. Follow the advice in this article to stop stress in its track.

If you have a lot of stress in your life, plant a garden. This will give you something to look forward to every day and a hobby to get your mind off of the difficult things at work or school. Watch your garden grow to reduce your overall level of anxiety.

A lot of your stress is directly caused by the food that you put in your mouth. To limit the stress level in your life, cut back on the caffeine and coffee that you drink on a daily basis. This will make you feel calmer inside so that you can maximize how you feel.

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A great tip that can help you fight stress is to simply pet your dog. Studies have shown that the simple act of petting a dog can greatly reduce stress levels in the body. The next time you’re feeling stressed out just pet your dog for a few minutes.

If you have been eating a lot of junk food lately, you should try cooking a healthy meal or eating a salad. This will help to refresh your body so that you can feel better when you wake up in the morning. Reducing the fat content in your body will help your stress.

Before you do or say anything you might regret, stop and count to 10. Take a moment away from the thing or person causing you stress and get yourself together. Take a few deep breaths, recite an affirmation, or stretch. Do whatever it takes to re-center yourself, and get rid of the stress.

Stress can be severe and take a toll on your health. If you find yourself experiencing anxiety, depression, dizzy spells, a pulse that races, bad headaches, bad backaches or chronic neck pain, it is time to talk to your doctor about your options. Catching stress-related symptoms early helps you stay healthy and well.



When it comes to dealing with stress consider meditation. This can be a great way to not only relax your body but also clear your mind of everything that might be causing you stress. Consider buying audio tapes or books to assist you with different ways of meditation.

To identify hidden sources of stress in your life, start keeping a stress journal. Each time you find yourself feeling stressed out, make a note of it in your journal. Record what happened, how it made you feel and how you responded to the stressful event or situation. This will allow you to spot patterns of stress over time so you can develop an effective long term stress management plan.

One great way to deal with stress is to take up reading as a hobby. This is important because sometimes, reading a book can immerse you more than watching a movie or anything else could. If the book is engaging enough, you may shortly find yourself in your own world, free from all that ails you.

A great way to deal with your stress is to go to church. This is a great way to deal with stress because you not only will have the support of other people, but you can focus on what is important in life. Through prayer you may find all of the answers needed to remove stress from your life.

A good tip that can help you fight stress is to not over analyze things all the time. By over analyzing everything that happens to you, you’ll never be able to enjoy a single moment of your life. Give your mind a rest by engaging in some kind of activity.

A great tip that can help you keep your stress levels down is to stop relying on your alarm clock to wake up in the morning. Waking up to an alarm clock can make you very stressed out. Learning to wake up naturally is a much better alternative to an alarm clock.

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Take a break and daydream to forget about your stress. Let your mind carry you to a tranquil and enchanting place, free of the stresses of the moment. This escapism exercise is a great way to get through stressful situations.

Go for a routine checkup to the eye doctor if you feel like your vision is causing you to feel strained during the day. Purchasing a pair of glasses or contacts can help a great deal in reducing the pressure and stress that you feel when at work or reading at school.

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Stand up for yourself when you need to. For instance, if you have a ton of work to get done before bed and a friend stops by to visit, tell them upfront that you have a busy night ahead and just don’t have time to talk. Or, if your child’s teacher asks you to help with the school play but your schedule is already full, tell the teacher that you appreciate being asked, but that you don’t have the time. Standing up for yourself is one of the best ways to reduce your overall stress.

Pare down what others expect of you. Too many expectations lead to stress and stress can have a tremendously deleterious effect on our health. Talk to your boss, you coworkers, your children, your parents. Talk to whomever is placing unrealistic expectations on your time and get them to modify those expectations accordingly.

Using the techniques in this article to calm your life down, will help, especially, when you have conditions that worsen during stressful times. While you cannot always stop conditions from flaring up, you can lessen the impact that they have on your life. Jumping off the stress cycle and learning the steps you can take to better handle it, is one of the most important things you can do, so that you can start to live a healthier life.



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