Friday, February 14, 2014

The Advantages Of Learning For All Ages

By Jerri Perry


Many experts feel that those who continue to learn new skills throughout their lives have improved brain function. This is drawing a lot of attention from people all over the world. Everyone wants to have a long, happy and healthy life. It may be that the key to this is actually to engage in learning for all ages.

Those who are constantly challenging themselves are always finding something new and exciting in life. They learn things every day and use this information to help those around them. They know that nothing is ever wasted and sooner or later they will have an opportunity to use their knowledge. With this in mind they are always ready to tackle a new project or job.

Knowledge is very closely linked to confidence. Individuals with high levels of confidence know that they can always tap into their own reserves to get them through a difficult time. They often seem to be very optimistic in the face of a challenge. They are quite happy to do things that others would shy away from, such as starting a new job or career, or going on a trip to China.

Taking a class is also a great way to expand on life's experiences and add something new. The class does not always have to be academic in nature. In fact, taking a class on sewing or knitting is a great way to learn a creative skill. These age old traditions are really a dying art and need new people to take them over.

A class on gardening and plant husbandry is also very valuable. Not only will the participants have the chance to grow something, they will also have to learn about the soil and which nutrients each plant needs. They may want to give their own back yard a make over and turn it into their own beautiful outdoor oasis.

Travel is one of the greatest ways to keep the brain active. Planning a trip abroad is the perfect mental workout. It can take a lot of time, effort and energy to plan a successful trip from start to finish. However, this is exactly the sort of challenge that helps to keep a mind sharp. In addition there is the fun of learning a new language and trying it out on the locals.

With all the new technology it is very easy to access information. Practically everyone has access to the internet and a massive amount of material is at our fingertips every day. Sadly many people totally overlook this wonderful aspect of modern life and only use their computer for playing games and chatting on social media sites.

Working together as a family is also one of the huge benefits of learning for all ages. It is quite amazing how close people become after spending time together mastering a new sport or learning a new language. There is a wonderful sense of companionship as everyone has been through the same experience together.




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