Gaby
Do people around you think you’re a drunk, a slacker, and a rude person because you tend to sleep until noon, enjoy a drink or two, and pepper your speech with colorful language? Don’t worry—those who have a messy desk, reach for the bottle, and rise late actually have higher intelligence than teetotalers and neat freaks. At least, that’s what the researchers believe.
A study conducted by experts at the University of Minnesota found that individuals with above-average IQs are more likely to use profanity. Meanwhile, Japanese scientist Satoshi Kanazawa discovered that those with higher intelligence often turn to alcohol—whether to escape their own deep thoughts or to help them engage with others.
Additionally, psychologists from Berkeley found that people who prefer active nighttime activities and late wake-up times tend to have higher intelligence. Notable “night owls” include Elvis Presley, Nikola Tesla, Charles Dickens, and Winston Churchill. And as Harvard researchers point out, a chaotic workspace can actually help set the brain up for creativity, so it’s better to call it creative clutter rather than a mess.
Now you know how to justify your bad habits 🙂
