When January hits it is common to begin thinking about what you can do to change your life for the better. A great way to improve your lifestyle is to learn something new.
There are many benefits to learning something new. Whether you decide to improve your vocabulary or learn a new language, expanding what you know will create mental stimulation in the brain which studies have shown will slow the progress of Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Learning something new can also lower stress and improve memory and concentration.
If you want to take a class, there are many more benefits than simply learning a new skill. As you learn you can meet new people, expand your knowledge on cultures and over all become a more well-rounded, knowledgeable person. On the following pages is a list of free and reasonably priced activities that will help you learn something new this year.