Keeping our curiosity alive!
Did you realize that curiosity has advantages that go beyond the intellect?
There are psychological, emotional, social, and even health benefits associated with curiosity.
Some of them are:
Curious people are happier
Curiosity helps strengthen relationships
Curiosity can expand our empathy
Curiosity boosts achievement
To learn more about the benefits of curiosity please check the link in the resources below.
By reading books, watching documentaries, and listening to music, you can expose yourself to a variety of viewpoints and ideas. Every form of art allows you to see and comprehend the world through the eyes of another person.
Participation question:
How do you keep your curiosity alive?
Helpful Videos:
Helpful Resources:
Six Surprising Benefits of Curiosity
Seeking Help
Mental stress can cause us not to be able to see the good things in life and lead to excessive rumination or worries which can result in serious health problems. If you have serious, long-term problems with negative thinking and feeling depressed, see your doctor or talk to a therapist if they are related to any mental challenges.
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@amiablePeace77
I keep my curiosity alive by constantly asking questions.
I love learning new facts.
My nephew has a million new ones to teach me everyday!
By keeping an open mind 💜💕
@Amanda84
Your nephew might be your best teacher 😃. If find if we have someone who asks lots of questions (provided not every minute though lol) we can learn a lot by researching the answers.
@amiablePeace77
Let's just say, he's not even quiet when he's asleep 😂
@amiablePeace77
I'm in graduate school. I'm constantly learning.
@purpleTree4652
In graduate school the brain is working hard!
It’s interesting that curious people are happier. I am usually very curious. When I am very depressed I feel less curious.
@QuietLightning
It's sad how depression can impact so many aspects of our lives and ourselves! This is a link to a post I found quite interesting https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-curiosity-can-overcome-depression-hery-dehaan-r7ycc
Good article! It is difficult to see the world around you when you are sitting in the deep, dark hole that is depression. If you can’t see the world around you - you can’t be curious.
@QuietLightning
Sometimes we just need a little help to open our eyes again to see the world, to become curious about it again and at times it even needs guided support.
How do you keep your curiosity alive?
I would say I'm very inquisitive and I keep learning about new concepts constantly.
@trueconfidant123
Great that you're so open to learn new concepts!
@amiablePeace77
He he! Don't need to. Naturally curious and a big fact-checker!
I hope nobody confuses curiosity with.... snooping. Sometimes, ignorance is bliss.
How do you keep your curiosity alive?
@Fradiga
You're a natural explorer! 👍
Snooping has quite a negative connotation, not the same as positive curiosity 😃
@amiablePeace77
You see, in French.... the same word is used for both curiosity and snooping. There is a better distinction in English, I must say.
I keep curiosity alive by learning new things.
@Admirablerainbow2825
Awesome! What did you learn recently?
@amiablePeace77
That an octopus 🐙 has three hearts 😁
Thank you.
I learned many new concepts at university which were previously not taught.
@amiablePeace77
i keep my curiosity alive usually by wondering about my field, my passion to learn more, and the encouraging energy in me to keep learning.
@daydreammemories
Never lose that energy to keep learning!
@amiablePeace77. I’ve always been curious. I used to take electronics and pens apart to see how they work then I would work on the item to put it back together. I did pretty good I must say. I also tried learning a few electrical things. I know how to change a non functioning plug on a cord to where it works again in the wall.
@eternalHero77
We learn as we go! 👍