Sunday, December 6, 2015
Happiness and Learning
9:44 AM | 
Posted by
Kaplan Center for Health and Wellness
Most
people strive to be happy. We look for
ways to reduce stress and improve our overall wellbeing. It is a well-know fact that living well (i.e.,
eating right, keeping our bodies active, getting enough sleep) contributes to
positive feelings. Did you know that learning can increase happiness as
well? Studies show that adults who
continue to learn are much less likely to develop symptoms of dementia or memory
loss (Duljovic, 2015). It’s also a great
way to meet new friends and develop new relationships.
So, this
holiday season, consider giving the gift of learning experiences! Art classes, foreign language tutorials,
sewing lessons, or a membership to the gym would be great gifts. For the New Year, consider challenging
yourself with a new goal. Last year, I
made it a goal to improve my horse-riding skills by changing my fitness regimen
to include balance and stretching exercises.
This lead to an interest in yoga, which became another goal!
Have fun
picking your new adventure or gifting one to others. Tis the season!
Valerie J
Connor, MA CCC-SLP, CHES
For more
info: https://www.britishcouncil.org/voices-magazine/why-learning-adult-can-increase-life-satisfaction
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