Research Proves That Smart People Are More Selective In Managing Time
JAKARTA - It cannot be denied that humans are social creatures. Everyone needs to relate to other people, including communicating and hanging out with friends. However, it is different for someone who has a high level of intelligence.
Some articles suggest that intelligent people tend to be loners. In a specific sense, loners are not depressive and anti-social people. In fact, intelligent people have the skills to manage their time.
It may seem selfish at first glance, but based on scientific research, here are the findings and full explanation.
Intelligent people get quality of life when away from the crowd
A study published in the British Journal of Psychology explores what the definition of a good life is. It turns out that in the course of the research, it was found that hunting and gathering were indeed a way of life since our ancestors.
The study surveyed 15.000 people aged 18-28 years and found that people living in densely populated areas were less satisfied with their quality of life. In contrast, people who interacted with close friends more and more frequently reported increased happiness.
Smart people are exceptions, why? Still, in the same study, the level of life satisfaction is associated with the level of intelligence. This includes the level of emotional intelligence.
Population density has a twofold effect on people with a high intelligence quotient (IQ). The smarter you are, the less satisfied you are with a life that is full of social interactions.
Focus on objectives
Of course, everyone has different goals. Including someone who, for example, works as a sales marketing, which of course requires a high level of social interaction.
People with a higher IQ are less likely to spend time socializing. Because smart people are more focused on long-term goals. Their intelligence is used to create something bigger than themselves.
They think social interactions can be detrimental to goals
The pursuit of accomplishment is the ambition of the extra intelligent person. When pursuing achievement, they manage social interactions and are more selective in pursuit of long-term goals.
Another thing that is influenced by selectively in managing social relationships is overall well-being. Because they are very selective in choosing friends, social relations have a high level. It's easy, few friends but the relationship is of higher quality.
Choosing a few friends does not mean disrespecting friendship. Based on the theory of evolution, precisely because they are selective in their interactions, they are better able to adapt to all conditions.