让你更聪明的五个小习惯

1. Minimize Television Watching
少看电视

The problem is watching television doesn’t use your mental capacity or allow it to recharge. Don’t you feel drained after a couple hours of TV? Your eyes are sore and tired from being focused on the light box for so long. When you feel like relaxing, try reading a book instead. If you’re too tired, listen to some music. When you’re with your friends or family, leave the tube off and have a conversation. All of these things use your mind more than television and allow you to relax.
看电视的时候，你就很少用脑，也不会学到太多。在看了几个小时的电视后，你是不是觉得口干舌燥？在长时间盯着电视机后，眼睛会不会觉得酸痛疲劳？当你想要放松的时候，就选择看书吧。如果感到劳累，那就听音乐。和家人朋友在一起的时候，就多和他们聊聊天，别再去看电视了。无论是看书、听音乐、还是聊天都比看电视要好，还能让你得到放松。

2. Exercise
锻炼

Time spent exercising always leads to greater learning because it improves productivity during the time afterwards. Using your body clears your head and creates a wave of energy. Afterwards, you feel invigorated and can concentrate more easily.
锻炼可以促进你的学习，因为锻炼可以提高工作效率。用你的身体来使你的头脑更加清醒，为你创造更多活力。在运动后，你会觉得精力充沛，而且更容易集中精神。

3. Read Challenging Books
阅读有挑战性的书籍

If you want to improve your thinking and writing ability you should read books that make you focus. Reading a classic novel can change your view of the world and will make you think in more precise, elegant English. Don’t be afraid to look up a word if you don’t know it, and don’t be afraid of dense passages. Take your time, re-read when necessary, and you’ll soon grow accustomed to the author’s style.
如果你想提高思维和写作能力，那就要阅读那些能让你集中注意力的书籍。经典名著不仅可以改变你的世界观，还能让你感受精准优美的语言魅力。不要担心在阅读中会遇到生词，也不要担心那些诘曲聱牙的篇章。慢慢来，多读几遍，不久你就会适应作者的写作风格了。