The Mindfulness Of Learning

<p>Learning and mindfulness are closely related. Some of the benefits of learning new skills and new ideas are:  it gives you motivation, helps beat boredom, boosts confidence, keeps you healthy, helps you be flexible, can benefit others, and learning can boost your happiness levels. Listen & Subscribe on:</p> <a href='https://mindfulnessmode.com/ApplePodcast'>iTunes</a> / <a href='https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mindfulness-mode'>Stitcher</a> / <a href='http://feed.mindfulnessmode.com/'>Podbean</a> / <a href='https://overcast.fm/itunes1032063236/mindfulness-mode-interviews-mindful-tips-with-bruce-langford'>Overcast</a> / <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/5gwe3XCsyPLcLmCIkF2iS9'>Spotify</a> <p>Here are 7 Ways Learning New Skills or New Concepts Can Help You:</p> 1/ Learning Feels Good <p>Wordle and similar puzzles have become incredibly popular. This is because we enjoy learning and love the rush of adrenaline when we succeed at solving a puzzle or accomplishing a challenging task. Allow yourself to enjoy these kinds of winning experiences. The good feeling can be shared when we get together and play games with family and friends. There are more and more games being created every year, and they can help us satisfy a particular human need. Three new games came into our home this Christmas, and every one of them contributed to this feeling of pleasure as I learned how to play them with my family and friends.</p> 2/ Creates New Neuropathways <p>When you are learning something new, does it feel like your brain is using extra resources? Do you feel as though your brain is using more energy than normal? That feeling is what results from new neuropathways being carved out in your brain. We’ve been hearing about this concept for quite a while now, and you can test it out for yourself by learning a new skill, a game, or solving challenging puzzles. Pay particular attention to how your brain feels as you are learning this new material. I think you’ll agree, it’s important to give your brain new challenges every day.