“We are all able to know the world through language, logical-mathematical analysis, spatial representation, musical thinking, and the use of the body to solve problems or to make things, an understanding of other individuals, and an understanding of ourselves. Where individuals differ is in the strength of these intelligences – the so-called profile of intelligences -and in the ways in which such intelligences are invoked and combined to carry out different tasks, solve diverse problems, and progress in various domains.” (Howard Gradner)

The human mind is one of the most fascinating creations so far. It performs complex tasks and functions. Among the functional aspects of the human mind, intelligence is of utmost importance. In your daily life you must have heard that “this person is very intelligent or that person is a fool”. More than mere words, intelligence has a wider meaning and scope.

Psychologists view intelligence as the most significant backbone of a human life. If intelligence is affected then a person cannot survive meaningfully and healthily. Some people think that intelligence is just a part and parcel of education, good performance in profession, hard tasks and so on. But, to be frank intelligence is of manifold dimensions. It is created in many ways and it also performs several vital functions.

“There are no great limits to growth because there are no limits of human intelligence, imagination, and wonder.” (Ronald Reagan)

 

According to Howard Gardner, human beings are gifted with 7 kinds of intelligences. These 7 forms if intelligence helps you to perceive the environment around you, nurture your thought processes, perform simple to complex tasks, and execute different cognitive functions as well. So, let me tell you about the 7 boons that your mind is gifted with and how they make your life flourish in different aspects:

Visual-Spatial – You tend to think in terms of physical space, just like architects and sailors. You become aware of the environment around you. If you’re visual-spatial intelligence is well developed then you would like to draw, do jigsaw puzzles, read maps, and daydream.

Bodily-kinesthetic – This helps you to use your body with greater efficacy, like a dancer or a surgeon. It gives you a keen sense of body awareness. It also improves movement, making things, dexterity skills, fine motor skills and creativity.

Musical – If you are a music lover and show sensitivity to rhythm and sound then you are dominated by your musical intelligence. You tend to love music, but are also sensitive to sounds around you. Interestingly, you may also study better with music in the background.

Interpersonal – Understanding, interacting with others is your forte’ if you are interpersonally intelligent. This helps you to have many friends, have empathy for others, and be street smarts as well.

Intrapersonal – This develops a greater understanding of your own interests, goals. This helps you to be in tune with your inner feelings, wisdom, intuition and motivation, as well as a strong will, confidence and opinions.

Linguistic – This helps you in using words effectively. With linguistic intelligence you would have highly developed auditory skills and often think in words. You may like reading, playing word games, and making up poetry or stories.

Logical -Mathematical – It includes reasoning, and calculating. Thinking conceptually, abstractly and ability to see and explore patterns and relationships are some of the hallmarks of this form of intelligence.

Even more than you know, your mind is adorned with huge potentialities and intellectual capabilities. Multiple intelligence is easily developed during school-going age. If developed and nurtured at an early age, it gives lifetime development opportunities.

Best wishes,

Sareeta