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Lifelong learning keeps your mind active and broadens your horizons. Whether it\u2019s learning about local wildlife, indigenous practices, or new conservation techniques, staying curious helps you connect more deeply with the world around you and the people who inhabit it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.”<\/b><\/h4>\n

Henry Ford<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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By learning a new skill we can create new reasons to get excited to take on the day. It can also help us meet like-minded people who have learned the same skill or hobby. Learning new things keeps your mind active and introduces you to new people and perspectives. Meeting new people who share a common interest is a great way to get yourself out there and<\/span> forge deep connections to help enrich our lives.<\/span><\/a> Learning a new skill can also boost your confidence and feel more empowered.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Learning a new skill can also help increase the speed at which we learn new information. Applying new information to the real world is also helpful for your career as we can be fast learners in an ever-changing world. Our jobs and companies are constantly evolving with us so, being a quick adapter is a favorable trait to have. Learning new things as an adult helps our brains become better at adapting to other things.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Like our other organs, our brain needs to be taken care of to stay in top shape. Doing brain exercises, such as learning a new skill, can help improve memory, focus, and even functionality. Neuroplasticity refers to the brain\u2019s ability to adapt and change due to experience and internal and external stimuli. Our neuroplasticity is a<\/span> key aspect<\/span><\/a> of our brain\u2019s capacity to learn new things. It was previously believed that the brain was only malleable until adolescence, but research shows us that our brain remains pliable at any age.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There are many different skills you can learn whether you\u2019re more of a creative or analytical person. You can learn a language or a musical instrument, or how to garden or how to code. You can even learn new skills that can help boost your wheelhouse at work! Consider trying out public speaking or speed reading. The world truly is your oyster when it comes to what new skill you can learn.\u00a0<\/span>There are also plenty of ways to learn a new skill based on your learning style. You can take online courses or attend workshops, read books or listen to podcasts on topics that interest you, or even join study groups or clubs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We believe taking time out of your day to focus on learning a new skill that interests you can enrich your life and create lasting changes in your brain that will benefit you in the long run. Learning something new isn’t just for those still in school, anyone can<\/p>\n

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