How To Be A Genius: Brain training for the idle minded

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That’s why we need to remain busy. Both physically, and mentally. But try to entertain positive thoughts instead of thinking negative, or the worst all the time.

It's the most wonderful time of the year. No, it's not Christmas, IT'S FREAKIN' SHARK WEEK! Which is better. Because...SHARKS. What is Shark Week, you might ask? Your turn signal is broken. That’s fair, and pretty much the only acceptable reason not to use a turn signal. But unless it broke just a few minutes ago when you left your house, you shouldn’t be driving your defective vehicle. Now, some people do not believe in the existence of Megalodon. Like the boogey man, Dracula and other things that go bump in the night, some believe Megalodon to be nothing more than a scary story. But I beg to differ. Just take a look at the video above. That thing is real. And not only is it a predator, it eats the scariest predator we know about for breakfast. Mind. Blown. Keeping teenagers engaged in constructive activities is essential, as an idle brain is the devil's workshop. We often suffer more in our imagination than we do in reality. So you shouldn’t automatically think the worst, but rather deal with actuality instead of making ourselves mentally ill in our head.

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I have not been more than ankle deep in the ocean in over eight years. Some people think that's ridiculous, but I think it's realistic. You see, the sharks and I have reached an understanding - they don't come into my realm and I certainly do my best to stay out of theirs. And guess what? I have had exactly zero shark bites (way to keep up your end of the bargain, sharks!). The whole not-evolving-to-the-point-of-growing-legs-and-an-ability-to-breathe-out-of-the-water thing is their part of the bargain (you're welcome, humans). And the number one shark keeping me out of the water (other than the Great White, which will get its own, much-deserved post another day): Megalodon. Our dreams take us into other worlds, alternative realities that help us make sense of day-to-day realities.” Quite frankly, leaving kids with idle time can turn their brains into the devil's workshop; they need productive activities. Paul warned the young Timothy of the effects of idleness in 1 Timothy 5:13. Although he was talking about younger widows in context, Paul specifically mentioned that idleness turn individuals into "busybodies who talk nonsense, saying things they ought not to." Idleness in the New Testament is often associated with disruptiveness (see 1 Thessalonians 5:14; 2 Thess. 3:6, 11) and unwillingness to work for an honest living (see 2 Thess. 3:10-12), both of which should not be named in a Christ-follower. Tonic immobility is a defense mechanism in many other animals but is induced in a shark when turned upside down. Eli decides to test this theory - first on Silk Sharks, then on Reef Sharks, and then on Tigers. They use chain mail suits to protect themselves from the bites. Not gonna lie, it was hard to take them seriously, as all I could think about was a Renaissance Fair (mmmm, turkey legs). We learn that larger sharks (like Reef Sharks and Tigers), which are harder to fully flip over, can be put into a tonic state by "overstimulating the shark's electrical sensors," called the ampullae of lorenzini. When they do this, they, and I quote, " send the shark into a state of ecstasy." Whoa. When that happens, they can stand the sharks up vertically by the nose. It's equal parts breathtaking and terrifying, because you know the second the shark comes out of that state he's going to be pissed that they made him look stupid.

That’s why everyone, no matter what age category they are, should actively move around and exert themselves physically to the degree that they can comfortably, and safely handle. Crew discovered that some sharks in New Zealand display a gang-style mentality, which is characteristic of Killer Whales but seldom witnessed in Great Whites. We have to pretend that this fact doesn't bother us, if only to sleep at night. If we buy into the premise that bats are so limber and agile that they could literally be anywhere, we wouldn't be able to get anything done. We'd all be way too worried about the forthcoming bat rebellion. Idleness is something that God dislikes. It is the state of being lazy, inactive and without motion. Worse, it is also the state of being superficial, pointless and purpose-less – something that God didn't create you for. Several other sayings or expressions convey a similar sentiment: "idle brain is the devil's workshop."Because people on a travel day – both travelers and airport "workers" alike – just don’t give a sh*t. Let's take a look at the mounting evidence: The phrase implies the importance of staying occupied with beneficial activities to prevent negative thoughts or actions. It serves as a reminder to use one's time wisely and productively. It suggests that staying productive and mentally engaged helps to prevent harmful or unconstructive behavior. Cutting my chin open by tripping over the dog in my youth ( everytall person I know has a scar under his or her chin due to the same/similar injury);

Jewels, lies, slips of paper, dried flowers, memories of thing long past, useless quotations, idle hands, beads, buttons, and mischief.” What I have discovered about myself over the years is that I have a much lower heat tolerance than normal humans. Not that other people enjoy sweating. I mean, who reallywants to leak water? I just hate it the most. And the thing is, I’m a sweater. Always have been, always will be. Which means I am bravely embracing this not-so-pretty shortfall of mine every time I step outside. Guys, hold your applause; I’m not a hero...yet. There are a lot of things I can take, but being overly hot without a proper cooling mechanism is not one of them. And quite honestly, nothing drives me crazier than being hot in a place that should be properly cooled (e.g., restaurants, planes, office buildings, and really any other public place where someone else has control of the temperature). If you want to see me lose it, put me in a hot place without anyone apologizing. My normally cool and collected demeanor turns murderous in 0.2 seconds, taking rage to an 11, because really, it’s about injustice.Cook a tasty meal – The days when we are sad or upset about something are the days when we are most likely to stay inactive and idle, doing nothing but wasting our time and driving our minds insane. It is always good to eat something tasty, something we adore, a meal that gives us comfort and satisfaction. Cooking works as a therapy for most of us and can work wonders for a troubled mind. You are a baby. NOTE: You must be an actualbaby (i.e., a child under the age of five) to fall under this exception. And you only fall under this exception because you're not old enough to make your own decisions as to clothes and/or divorce your parents for bad taste. Apparently, she's got post-birth 'ritas on the brain - she bee-lines it for the Sea of Cortez, one of the most lawless fishing areas in the world, and one where Great Whites have been killed on the regular. All the sudden, her tag just shuts off, causing the audience majorheart palpitations. Apparently "finning" - the deplorable act of killing sharks for their fins and tossing their bodies - is quite common in this area, especially during the Great White's birthing season. Moreover, there is a commercial fishing operation taking place in the area. So Gill is literally risking her life to pup. Mike heads down to Mexico to try to find her and finds clues that Great Whites are around. Many sharks go to shallow, coastal areas, away from predators, to pup, which is what Mike is hoping that Gill herself has done. Using the water surface temperatures from the area, and cross-referencing it with Gill's last "ping" on their radar, they locate her, alive and well! Mission accomplished.