Hidden Benefits of Learning Something New
I've always been a strong believer in learning new things, and
doing so just as often as your psyche will tolerate it. Not only
does it boost your confidence and self esteem, it also
stimulates your brain cells - which is always, always, always a
very good thing.
Below are a few of the funnest, most rewarding ways to sharpen
your mind and keep life interesting:
1. Learn a new language. There are countless books, websites and
software products to help you. Start now and you'll be amazing
yourself a year from now.
2. Take up a new game or hobby. Always wanted to play golf? Get
swinging!
3. Take a "mental walk" in a direction you've never taken
before. Familiarize yourself with Dreamology or
Chinese Astrology.
4. Take a computer class.
5. Get a hot new camera and take up photography. Not only is it
incredibly fun, it allows you to see the world in a fresh new
way.
When you learn something new, you do more than just stretch
your mind and broaden your world. We now know that learning
something new does wonders for our emotional well-being. A
report written by an anthropologist at Rutger's University
(Helen Fisher, PhD) points out that learning something new
boosts brain levels of dopamine, which increases feelings of
pleasure.
The next time you're faced with learning a new skill, say "My
pleasure." It really will be, you know!