Much like the
body, your mind also needs exercise. Taking a mental break from your everyday
routine can give you the boost you need and increase your overall productivity.
Over the years, there have been many studies on how forms of creativity can
boost your wellness. Self-care does not just involve exercise and facials. It
also comes in the form of getting out of your comfort zone to try new things.
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Intellectual
wellness encourages you to engage in mentally stimulating activities that
expand your knowledge and skill. The concept of learning is almost always
associated with being a child or a student. The truth is that learning should
never stop. Every person has a set of interests that should be used to discover
or practice creativity on a regular basis. Creativity is forming or using an
ability to produce something (a drawing, a photo, a song, and so on).
Incorporating it into your daily lives can help you recharge your mind. The
greatest and easiest way to improve your intellectual well-being is by
exercising an old hobby or learning a new one.
What qualifies
as a hobby?
It is simply an
activity that you do on a regular basis purely for your enjoyment and in your
free time. It involves dedicating your time and energy to doing something that
you love outside of work and school. You can regularly exercise an old hobby
and continue to improve it. You may even consider looking into a new hobby to
get out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself. Studies have shown that
hobbies can improve physical health as well as mental health. That improvement
partially comes from the proud feeling you get when learning a new skill or
trying something new. That feeling can boost your morale, refine your focus,
help keep you motivated, and contribute towards achieving your goals.
When finding the
perfect hobby, you can start by reaching into your childhood. Recall the things
that made you happy and turn those into hobbies. Doing things that you enjoyed
as a child will often bring back happier memories and help you stick with a
hobby. However, you have to keep trying until you find the perfect hobby for
you. Luckily, there are many options for to try, most of which can be relatively
affordable and easily found in many places right here in Jordan. Whether it’s
reading, painting, learning a new instrument, taking up photography, and many
more, Jordan is full of places to find what you need.
How music improves
your intellectual wellness
Research over
the years suggests that music can stimulate our “feel-good” chemicals such as
endorphins and oxytocin. These chemicals give us a mood boost and a feeling of
euphoria and excitement. This causes relaxation, decrease in anxiety, and an
overall happy feeling. That is why many people all over the world turn to music
in all its many forms.
Throughout
Jordanian history, music has been a great way to bring people together; traditionally
played during weddings where families come together to celebrate a union, or at
graduation parties to celebrate a milestone. Those songs are then stored in our
brains and associated with a happy memory. One of the ways in which music
improves your well-being is by bringing back the feelings that were felt during
that time. In that way, music helps keep your memories sharp. Music memory,
according to Mayo Clinic, is preserved in people with Alzheimer’s and other
types of dementia. It can help those suffering with it feel less anxious and at
ease as it provides them with a familiar feeling.
Furthermore,
learning how to play an instrument is an excellent way to challenge your mind.
It is also very rewarding and can make you feel extremely proud of yourself. It
increases your overall mood and gives you something to look forward to. Often,
learning a new instrument can help with depression and anxiety. Additionally,
it can help with overcoming certain learning disabilities and improve academic
performance. As a beginner, you can purchase basic and relatively inexpensive instrument
at a music store such as Girhoma Music Square in Sweifieh.
Visual arts,
photography, and more
Engaging in
visual arts such as painting, drawing, or coloring has become a very popular
way to improve wellness. Recently, color/paint by number books have increased
in popularity as many people turn to them for stress relief. Color/paint by
number is a coloring book that tells you where to use each color. Many have
found it to be an effective way to challenge your mind and unleash your inner
creativity.
Like most
hobbies, photography can have a positive effect on your well-being. You do not
need a professional camera to capture the moment. One of its greatest benefits
is being present in the moment and challenging yourself to choose the best way
to capture it. It also helps encourage you to visit the many beautiful sites in
Jordan and capturing beautiful memories. This can boost your self-esteem and
increase your confidence.
There are many
more hobbies to choose from to engage and challenge your mind. No matter how
old you are, it’s never too late to learn something new. So, start by finding
something that you love and stick with it.
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