[Upbeat Music] Hi Pysch2Goers! Welcome back to another video! Thank you so much for being here! With your help and support, we’re able to
succeed in our mission to make mental health and psychology more accessible to everyone. Now, let’s continue! Have you ever wondered whether you were smarter
than the average bear? (Anyone else remember Yogi Bear?) It turns out that a few of your behaviors
might give you some answers! Before we start, we do want to make a quick
disclaimer: intelligence is neither concrete nor set in stone. It is measured in a bunch of different ways,
all of which are equally valuable. The signs in this video are scientifically
suggested to either boost intelligence or indicate higher intelligence in a way in which
it is commonly measured. If you don’t relate to many of these signs,
please do not feel like you are not smart or are incapable. Each and every one of you are smart in your
own way, and that’s what makes us all unique and human. With that said, here are six signs you may
be smarter than most people. ONE. You talk to yourself. Have you ever been working really hard, and
found yourself accidentally talking to yourself? If so, it might be a sign of higher intelligence! According to an article from Medical Daily,
talking to yourself could be your brain’s way of organizing the many thoughts that pop
up. It could also be an extension of inner dialogue
as you figure out how to navigate difficult or challenging tasks. In any case, there seems to be a strong association
between talking to yourself and success, and more studies suggest that this may not be
a simple coincidence. Hold on, who was I talking to? TWO. Others have called you lazy. Are you a deep thinker? Do you like to reflect more often than most,
which causes you to feel tired easier than others? Can you easily put all your focus on one,
single task and complete it faster than others? Because of this, have people called you lazy
because you seem tired all the time or you seem like you’re not doing anything? It turns out that this perceived laziness
might be a sign that you are smarter than most people. According to an article from The Indian Express,
those with higher intelligence tend to stay immersed in their thoughts and curiosities
for longer periods of time. This could lead others to think of you as
bored or lazy because that’s how it appears on the outside, but the exact opposite is
actually happening on the inside. THREE. You work at night. Are you a night owl? It turns out, this may be a trait of higher
intelligence. Though studies have shown that morning people
are generally happier, research shows a correlation between being more productive at night and
having higher intelligence, according to an article from Inc. by Jeff Haden. However, this isn’t to say that this is
a proven fact. It’s best to be on a consistent sleep schedule
and plan to get enough sleep each night. There are both advantages and disadvantages
to rising early and staying up late. As long as you listen to your body and do
what is truly best for you, you’re on your way to being the happiest and healthiest you
can be! FOUR. You are artistically inclined. Do you love painting, drawing, singing, or
playing musical instruments? Being artistically inclined helps to develop
your brain and can boost your intelligence. Research suggests that there is a link between
the arts and intelligence that is scattered throughout the brain, such as in areas responsible
for memory, attention, and others related to cognitive functioning. It turns out that many forms of art are also
stress-relievers. So every time you practice the piano or learn
a TikTok dance, you’re likely helping yourself out in more ways than one! FIVE. You occasionally procrastinate. Do you wait until the last minute to finish
your papers and projects? Procrastination, while not the best for time
management, might be a sign that you are smarter than most people. But, as Haden explains, there are limitations. He says that while studies do suggest that
procrastination can fuel innovation, there is a difference between procrastinating to
avoid working and procrastinating to come up with better ideas. This distinction is important. Saving everything for the last minute will
leave you stressed in the end and won’t contribute much to bolstering intelligence. Speaking of which, I think this video was
supposed to come out earlier this week. Six: You Clicked On This Video! That’s right! Do you know why? Well, you clicked on this video, probably
because you're unsure if you're smarter than you think. Do you often doubt your accomplishments, skills,
or talents and instead brush them off as “sheer luck”? The truth is, people who are smart usually
underestimate themselves and their abilities. This is also known as “Imposter Syndrome”. Studies suggest that high achievers tend to
underestimate their talents, while underachievers overestimate theirs, which is also called
the Dunning–Kruger effect, a cognitive bias in which people believe that they are smarter
and more capable than they really are. So, did you relate to any of these signs? Do you think there could be more signs that
we missed? Let us know in the comments below! Please like and share this video if it helped
you and you think it can help someone else, too! The studies and references used are listed
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