5 Ways to Wellbeing – Keep Learning

Learning new things can boost our self-confidence and self-esteem, and help us to find meaning and purpose in life.

It’s a great way to keep your brain active and healthy for a long and busy life.

And in a world that is changing faster than ever, there are so many opportunities to learn, and that includes outside of the workplace and school.

Cryptic crosswords got you puzzled?

Is there a new recipe calling you?

Approach the world with curiosity and look for small opportunities to keep learning.

Did you know?

The adult brain is capable of rewiring itself well into middle age, incorporating decades of experiences and behaviours. Research suggests that during middle age, our minds are calmer, less neurotic and better able to navigate social situations.

How to keep learning:

• Mix it up. Something as simple as changing the route you take on your walk to work or jogging along a new path will challenge the established pathways in your brain.
• Parlez-vous français? Learning a new language is a fun and effective way to broaden your mind. You could also watch a foreign film without the subtitles and see how much you can pick up about what’s going on just by using your brain differently. Start learning a new language using Duolingo.
• Set yourself a goal. Taking on a new responsibility at work, or tackling your grandma’s famous trifle recipe, will teach you new things and help build your confidence.
• Read up on how challenging a fixed mindset can help you to keep learning and how to set goals like a boss.

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Last updated: August 2020