5 Ways Your Smartphone Can Make You Smarter
Our mobiles often get a bad rep, taking the blame for turning us into a generation of phone zombies, but could our phones actually be making us smarter? Here at e2Save, we looked into the various apps available to see which ones could actually help make you more intelligent.
Brush up on your knowledge
Ever wished you’d paid more attention in French class or always wanted to learn a new language but can’t find the time? Then try Duolingo which helps you to learn up to 28 languages, with daily doses of new words and phrases.
If it’s your geography knowledge you want to brush up on The Atlas app has you covered. Travel all around the world, with a flick of your finger to see new places and discover incredible information about the world’s most important places and artefacts.
Improve your concentration
We all wish we could get some more sleep now and again, and researchers have found that people seem to strengthen the emotional components of a memory during sleep, as well as demonstrating improved focus and concentration after a good night’s kip.
To help you on your way to a better night’s sleep why not try F.lux? This useful app allows users to control their screens and reduces blue light colour after the sun goes down, helping your body know when it’s time to go to bed. If the quality of your sleep is the problem, try Sleep Cycle, which analyses your sleep pattern and wakes you up in your lightest phases.
Get more organised
Get super organised with apps such as A Tracker, which give you more insight into how you're spending your time, so you can see just how much that Instagram habit is costing you. Daily routines like getting ready in the morning, watching TV and spending time online can all be tracked and managed, allowing you to check you’re spending time on the things that count.
Get a brain workout
Improve cognitive thinking with apps such as Math Genius Brain Trainer, which helps to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, in a fun game format. The app allows you to choose your level, so whether you just want to brush up on basic mathematical skills or challenge yourself, this app is a great way to give your brain a workout.
Make time for downtime
Countless studies have shown that the most successful people allow themselves adequate downtime to relax and reflect, so give your brain a rest by building adequate downtime into your day. Aura is a popular meditation app where users get a new and personalised meditation every day, or try the Calm app, which has a bank of relaxing noises and bedtime stories you can use to leave you feeling truly relaxed.
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