7 signs that you are smarter than you think (4 photos)

Intelligence is not measured solely by the ability to solve complex math problems or solve a Rubik's Cube in seconds. There is still a non-bookish intellect that allows you to cope with the difficulties of life, find a way out of any situation and not lose heart. Today we will list some signs confirmed by scientists.





You are a sensitive person

Empathy is a powerful tool. If you are able to show empathy and help other people, this suggests that you can be responsible for other people (which is only available to adults who are responsible for their own lives), learn from experience, and feel other people’s emotions. The fact that you allow yourself to experience emotions speaks of the maturity and breadth of your personality.

Are you creative?

It is creativity that allows you to look for non-standard solutions and requires flexible thinking. That’s why they often say about creative people: “They think differently than usual.” Advertising campaigns, beautiful paintings, brilliant music - all this is usually not created by people with a “bookish” mind.



You are in control

It is the ability to self-control and concentration that speaks to the ability to make not impulsive decisions, but to carefully weigh options. This behavior correlates with intelligence. After all, spontaneous, thoughtless and emotional conclusions are usually made by people with unstable self-esteem and mental problems.





Can you hear your body

Intelligence can also manifest itself in a physical context. The body remembers everything: sometimes you cannot remember the road or explain it to others, but your legs will take you exactly to your goal. Or sometimes the dexterity and coordination you thought you didn’t have takes you away from a collision with cars or people. Muscle memory, excellent motor skills and such self-control of the body are closely related to high intelligence.

You adapt

There are different situations in life. Sometimes someone hits rock bottom and loses their livelihood or loved ones. Only those who are able to survive this, find a way out, and are ready to face any difficulties can perfectly adapt to situations. This does not mean that you should expect bad things from life and prepare for the worst, but believing in your own strengths helps a lot. This trait is associated with resilience, the ability to recover from troubles.



Loneliness doesn't scare you

You feel great being alone. You are not afraid that you will be left alone with your thoughts. You don't need to fill your time with unnecessary activities and meetings with people just to avoid being alone with yourself. By staying with yourself, you can spend time productively: think, prioritize, plan. You like to spend time with people, but you also get along well with yourself.

You don't consider yourself the smartest

You think you're not very smart. Those who think they are the smartest usually make stupid mistakes by not allowing themselves to broaden their horizons by recognizing the fact that others may also have good ideas. There is no need to deliberately question your intelligence or belittle yourself, but you also don’t need to overestimate yourself. After all, people who are too smart are always more limited, they are not eager to learn more and do not want to surround themselves with people with a living intellect, because they can compete with them.

Do you consider yourself the smartest?