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10 Ways to Expand Your Intellectual Wellness
Building a passion for lifelong learning.
Whether or not you have ever heard of the term intellectual wellness, it is not a new concept. The word intellectual makes it sound like intellectual wellness is focused on things someone learns in school or that it has something to do with a person’s intelligence quotient (IQ), but it is actually much more than academics. It has to do with all of the knowledge a person has, both academic and beyond. It is something most people cultivate their entire lives without even realizing it. So what exactly is intellectual wellness all about and why is it so important?
In this blog article, you will:
- Have a better understanding of intellectual and academic activities
- Be open to new experiences and ideas in all areas of your life
- Learn how to develop healthy habits of a life-long learner
What Is Intellectual Wellness?
Intellectual wellness encourages you to engage in creative and mentally-stimulating activities. These activities should expand your knowledge and skills while allowing you to share your knowledge and skills with others.
This dimension can be developed through academics, cultural involvement, community involvement and personal hobbies. It does not occur once or a few times. Intellectual wellness should occur over the span of your lifetime.
As intellectual wellness develops, you are able to develop personal resources that work together with the other realms of wellness in order to be achieve a more balanced life.
Aging adults who engage in creative, challenging, and cognitively stimulating activities may prevent, slow, or even reverse cognitive decline. This could include playing chess, reading, and crossword puzzles.
