Learn
Daily time commit:
5 minutes +
Progress, Grow
Learning is a lifelong activity
You are never too old to Learn something new and should aim to Learn at least one new thing every day of your life.
In fact, studies have shown that lifelong learning increases cognition levels and delays the onset of cognitive impairment such as dementia.
Spend 5 minutes + per day learning something new to cross off this area of The Framework.
Explore your interests
Learning is not all about studying and passing exams. Find things that interest you and learn something new about them every day.
See below for ideas of things that you can Learn:
- Learn how to garden and grow your own vegetables, crossing Fresh Air off The Framework at the same time
- Choose a new recipe to Learn, crossing Food off The Framework at the same time
- Take time to Learn the new skills needed to take the next step up at Work and increase your income
- Watch free YouTube videos that teach DIY and make home improvements (e.g., fixing a garden gate, upcycling a table)
- Use an app to learn a new language (e.g., of your favourite place to go on holiday) or book a course at a local language school
- Learn a practical skill such as plumbing or electrical at a local college or check for available apprenticeships
- Take an art class to learn how to draw, paint, create a sculpture or try pottery painting
- Try new forms of Exercise and cross off this area of The Framework at the same time
Learning never exhausts the mind"
Leonardo da Vinci
The benefits of learning on well-being
Learning new skills helps you to better deal with challenges, and successfully dealing with challenges improves your self-confidence, further enabling you to take on more challenges.
The process of choosing what to Learn and then going about the actual learning process itself gives a sense of purpose and direction, as it opens future possibilities.
Learning helps you to connect with like-minded individuals, whether it is during the learning process itself, or once you start to apply your new skill.
The learning process forces you to be in the present moment and not worry about what has happened in the past or what might happen in the future, thereby reducing your stress levels.
Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people"
Eleanor Roosevelt
Learning expands your span of control
Span of control
For your own well-being, it is important that you only spend time worrying about what is within your span of control. Instead, focus on learning so that you can widen your span of control.
Limit the news
While it is good for you to be aware and informed, it is detrimental to spend too long worrying about things that you have no control over. Limit the news to an hour per day.
Be the change
Only spend a long time thinking about things that are outside your span of control if you are thinking constructively about how you can get involved to bring about positive change.
Focus on growth rather than perfection"
Anonymous
WHAT ARE YOU LEARNING ABOUT TODAY?
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