The Benefits Of Learning For All Ages

By Jerri Perry


There are tremendous benefits to continued education throughout life. Many experts feel that learning for all ages is an important way to prevent cognitive degeneration in later years and also to help keep people interested in life and active. There is always something new to learn or another book to read. Keeping the mind active is also an excellent way to make new friends.

The widespread availability of the internet has really changed the face of modern life. People can access information faster than ever before. However, many people simply see technology as a means of entertainment. They are missing out on a fantastic opportunity to increase their knowledge and expand their minds.

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.

People who are not afraid to learn are actually quite rare. Many people do not like to stray out of their comfort zone and would much rather let opportunity pass them by that to risk doing something new and different. Once they stop learning individuals become rigid in their outlook and maybe even afraid. It is not good for their future to live in a world where nothing new is ever allowed to enter.

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.

Experiencing a totally new place and culture is the prefect way to learn. There is also the opportunity to learn a new language. It is well known that the process of speaking, reading and writing a foreign language has many beneficial outcomes for the brain. In addition it gives people a great sense of satisfaction when they find themselves able to converse with people in a different country.

A great teacher will inspire a life long love of learning to their students. The youngsters will carry a special place in their hearts for that one special teacher who really stands out. It is exactly this type of experience early in life that can really change the way people view their own ability to learn. Those that have a positive outcome will often pass on this encouragement to others.

Learning for all ages is not limited to academic experiences. Hobbies such as sewing, knitting, crochet and other hand crafts are also extremely important. They provide the satisfaction of creating something new and unique, as well as the challenge of accurately reading a pattern.




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