A Little Learning Can Go A Long Way - Wellness Wednesday

It can help us feel better about ourselves, cope better with stress, and bring fresh hope and purpose. And studies have shown that it can slow age-related cognitive decline, protect our thinking skills, and even stimulate new brain cells.

Challenge yourself

To enjoy these benefits, you don’t have to take a formal class or get a qualification. But you do need to be challenged. Here are just a few ideas to get you thinking.

Learn a language.

Is a particular place abroad close to your heart? Learning the language is a great way to immerse yourself in its culture and make closer connections next time you visit. Try a free app, like Duolingo, or join an online class.

Improve your cooking skills

Tired of the same old dishes? Stretch yourself by learning complex techniques or delving into other cuisines through YouTube or recipe books, or even on a course.

Take up a musical instrument

Always fancied playing the guitar, piano, cello, or ukulele but never gotten round to it? Give your mind and hands a workout with music lessons.

Get handy

Put yourself to good use by learning a practical skill like mechanics, wallpapering, or carpentry.

Pursue your passion

Fascinated by Greek mythology, intrigued by astronomy, or keen to learn computer programming? The world of online learning is huge. Coursera, for example, is a fantastic resource for all sorts of subjects.

Some people have a life-long thirst for learning, while others put it behind them after school or university. But you’re never too old to learn, and it’ll pay off in all sorts of ways.

References

Back to school: Learning a new skill can slow cognitive aging, Harvard Health Publishing, accessed on 26th April 2021, https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/learning-new-skill-can-slow-cognitive-aging-201604279502
Rev up your thinking skills by trying something new, Harvard Health Publishing, accessed on 26th April 2021, https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthy-aging/rev-up-your-thinking-skills-by-trying-something-new
The mental health benefits of learning a new skill, Upskilled, accessed on 26th April 2021, https://www.upskilled.edu.au/skillstalk/mental-health-benefits-learning-new-skill
Five steps to mental wellbeing, NHS Inform, accessed on 26th April 2021, https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/mental-wellbeing/five-steps-to-mental-wellbeing#learning-for-mental-wellbeing

Introducing Wellness Wednesdays

Life can move at quite a pace. And sometimes we can become so focused on what’s urgent that we overlook what’s really important.

Nothing matters more than our physical and mental health. In today’s demanding world taking proper care of ourselves enables us to fulfil our potential, pursue our passions, and be there for our families, friends, and colleagues.

As a proudly purpose-led organisation we are committed to doing the right thing, from our comprehensive and diverse sustainability programme to our engagement with the communities in which we operate.

So today we are delighted to announce the launch of Wellness Wednesdays. Each day at Ortho we commit our collective energies to enhancing and protecting the lives of others. We now aim to bring this thinking, and its benefits, closer to home, and promote a greater focus on self-care for all of our colleagues.

Each week we will take a fresh and invigorating perspective on how we can better look after ourselves, from diet and exercise to relaxation and the management of stress. Our hope is to provide clear, simple and practical steps towards a healthier body and mind.

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