Hobbies are beneficial in many ways, offering a respite from work and day-to-day stresses, a bit of “me time” and a source of entertainment and fun. But according to this infographic, created by Assets Entrepreneur, some hobbies may also make you smarter. The infographic lists five different hobbies that are beneficial to boosting our intelligence, including exercising regularly, playing a musical instrument, playing video games, learning a new language and reading. The graphic explains how each hobby stimulates the mind, including information on what part of the brain is activated while participating in each activity. It also explains how the benefits gleaned from the practice of each hobby are applicable in life in general.