13 Attributes Of A Curious Mind

A curious mind is always receptive and ready to acquire knowledge, break the chains of unprogressive culture and religion. Here are his secrets.

A curious mind can never be contained nor get stuck in a rut. He is continuously fascinated by things around him that he keeps learning.

I was able to compile quick attributes of the curious people and you can tap from these proven attributes to become a better person.

Curious mind attributes

1. Strong insatiable curiosity

Curious minds are insatiable with knowledge. They try to unravel the forces that make things work and this makes them more creative and genuine in whatever they engage in.

Their curiosity makes them ubiquitous in knowledge. When you constantly ask why, what, where, and why things are the way they are, and take extra steps to find out, you are a brilliant person.

2. Late sleepers

Researchers have found that curious persons are more likely to go to bed late than people who are not.

This is partly because they have set the time aside to delve into the discovery of knowledge owing to their curiosity.

A study of many young people showed that curious adults spend more time awake during weeknights than their less curious counterparts.

This hinges on the non-conformist nature of a curious mind. They most times find it ridiculous to believe in going to bed early to wake up early.

They believe they know how to manipulate situations and get things done when they want to.

3. They ask the big questions

A curious mind wonders a lot about how things happen or behave the way they do. The universe, the weather, the intricacies of nature – they ask the reason for everything.

These unending questions about the conduct of life and the universe are inspired by strong imaginative minds on the intricacies of nature.

I remember a friend in the University whom we nicknamed questionnaire. The man was always asking “what about if…?”.

He always wanted to know where each step would lead and the possible consequences.

He did this in order to avoid unintended situations that might be detrimental. Everyone wanted to work with him because he had a clear intuition and views beforehand.

4. Accurate decision-making

Curious minds also enjoy the capacity to be clairvoyant with which they make future-oriented decisions.

With their vast knowledge and experience, they can think on their feet and make strong decisions in minutes.

This does not mean they allow curiosity-driven impulses do the work for them. They observe patterns carefully, investigate statistics thoroughly, analyse their choices before making the big decision.

5. Confident and collected

Extremely curious people are more suited to handle chaotic situations where emotions are running high and tempers flying out of the window.

Driven by curiosity, they are able to intelligently see beyond the storm and know somehow the button to press to manage the situation.

6. Receptive mind

Smart and a curious mind do not lock themselves out of fresh opportunities to know more and add to their knowledge.

They are always willing to receive and examine different views with their finger on the pulse of their mind.

Their curiosity does not mean they accept information with euphoria. They scrutinize and investigate before leaning over.

This is why they always don’t take decisions only by aesthetics, they dig deep, deeper to clear their conviction, take a decision and go to bed fulfilled.

7. They think abstractly

They have the ability to take in information from their environment through their curious senses, digest them and make connections with the larger world.

A curious mind understands real concepts which are not directly connected to tangible physical experiences or objects.

They go about things differently than the average person. We always have that one person we know who sits by himself examining something we might not understand, or doing some weird calculations when alone.

8. Long threshold for emotions

A curious mind has an uncanny resilient threshold for negative emotions like anger, envy, despair, sadness, etc.

These are high emotional intelligence (EQ) traits. They know when these emotions are creeping in and block them before they take root.

They quickly accept situations they know they can’t fight and lean in on them and come out stronger.

I remember when I lost my dad. I already hardened my heart to take the worse when I asked the doctor, “what is the worse that could happen?”.

He said “the worse that has ever happened to people is death.” It wasn’t like I was expecting any soft answer.

However, this does not in any way debunk the efficacy of faith. When intelligence meets curiosity, possible outcomes of situations are sacrosanct and perceivable.

9. A curious mind move on quickly 

A curious person is not held down by depression or negative situations. They quickly recover from whatever bad situation quickly.

They console themselves beforehand and move on quickly from any situation that could be a hindrance to moving forward.

10. They are aware they don’t know much

Highly curious minds know they don’t know much and that is why they have the open mind to take in more. That is why they are curious and ask the big questions.

Even when they are familiar with what is presented, they would wait to see if there are other approaches to the problem.

They almost always have something to learn from every situation.

There is one funny quote I came across by an anonymous writer:

“The less intelligent and curious you are, the more you overestimate your cognitive abilities.”

Anonymous

11. They like their own company

A curious mind enjoys solitude. In fact, they are at their best when they are alone. Solitude is one strong attribute of curious people and they believe they can draw maximum strength from when they are in their own company.

They can socialize, but they pray for the public function to be over so they can find their selves in their own company.

12. Self-control

Self-control is one attribute that eludes a lot of people. It is similar to having a long emotional threshold, but in this case, there is restraint from provocation or the pulling desire to do something.

They are not moved by the crying infant who wants to play with a knife or do they succumb to the emotion of love when they know it is dangerous.

13. Empathy

Empathy is rare, it is one attribute embedded in curious minds and emotionally intelligent people who are humane and think for humanity.

In today’s world where selfishness and personal interest reign supreme, empathic people are rare gifts.

Curious people can step out of their spaces and feel what others are feeling. They are interested in the feeling of others and how they can help.

They do their best to improve the moods of others for the better.

FURTHER READING:

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REFERENCES:

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