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Consider Reasoning Ability as a Muscle

By training we can improve all our natural endowments. Consider reason-

ing ability as a muscle. It can be improved by systematic training. So, train

hard and train often.

Meditation/Visualisation to Improve Reason-
ing Ability

Meditation involves focusing the mind and removing distractions. It is a

good exercise to improve reasoning ability. Visualising is another great men-

tal exercise. You can create a mental image in your mind about anything of

concern; hold that image with clarity to improve logical thought process.

Regular Writing to Improve Reasoning Ability

We often think that we understand a particular thing or concept. We are sur-

prised when we try writing it down and realise that we lacked clarity and had

not understood the concept in totality. Writing helps us gain clarity of under-

standing and improve reasoning ability.

Teaching to Improve Reasoning Ability

When we have to teach someone it is a great mental exercise. My experience

shows that students who have been teaching regularly gain greater clarity of

concepts compared with others. This is another way to improve reasoning

ability.

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