让你更聪明的五个小习惯

You’ll be most rejuvenated if you go to bed early and don’t sleep more than 8 hours. If you stay up late and compensate by sleeping late, you’ll wake up lethargic and have trouble focusing. The early morning hours are the most tranquil and productive. Waking up early gives you more productive hours and maximizes your mental acuity all day.
早睡，并且睡眠时间不要超过8小时，这样你就能最大限度地恢复精力。如果晚睡晚起，你醒来的时候就会觉得毫无生气，而且注意力很难集中。早上是最安静、最有效率的时候。早起一点，你将会得到高效工作的几个小时，还能使你一整天的精神状态都更加敏锐。

5. Take Time to Reflect
反思自省

Spending some time alone in reflection gives you a chance organize your thoughts and prioritize your responsibilities. Afterwards, you’ll have a better understanding of what’s important and what isn’t. The unimportant stuff won’t bother you anymore and your mind will feel less encumbered.
花点时间用来自省，可以使你理清头绪，对于你要承担的责任分出一个轻重缓急来。通过反思，你会知道什么是重要的，什么是不重要的。那些不重要的事将不会再困扰你，你也就不用再为此费神了。

Conclusion
结语

None of these techniques which have been proposed are revolutionary. But simple, unexciting answers are often the most valid. The challenge is having the will to adhere to them. If you succeed in following these 5 tips, you’ll be rewarded with increased mental acuity and retention of knowledge.
以上所说的建议没有哪一条是具有革命性的大改变，这些都是简单平常的答案而已。不过正是这些建议才是最有效的，关键在于你能不能坚持去做。如果你按照上面的五个建议去做，你不仅会变得更聪明，而且可以获得更多的知识。