MuuvWell Blog

Curiosity

November 14, 2024

Staying curious can significantly enhance your health and wellness by keeping your mind engaged and promoting a more positive outlook. Think of a curious kid, always asking “why?” and “how?”. Curiosity is learning, inquisitive thinking, and exploring just for the fun and sake of discovery. And, curiosity can serve your health goals!

“How?” you might ask.

Nice work getting curious! You’re off to a great start.

Explore New Topics

Read books, listen to podcasts, or watch documentaries on health, nutrition, or psychology to expand your knowledge. Regularly reassess what excites you or what you’ve always wanted to learn about. Pursuing these interests, or discovering new avenues of exploration, can be very fulfilling

Try New Activities

Experiment with different forms of exercise, meditation, or cooking. This not only keeps things interesting but also helps you discover what you enjoy most. Plus, staying curious with these wellness habits confirms that what we do in our 20’s, might not be the same thing we want or need to do for our health in our 30’s, 40’s, and beyond. Curiously explore what is best for you in your life right now

Connect with Others

Engage in conversations with people who have different perspectives or expertise in health and wellness. This can provide fresh insights and help you keep an open and inclusive mind

Practice Mindfulness

Being present can enhance your awareness of your surroundings and experiences, sparking curiosity about the world around you. Mindfulness is breaking out of “autopilot” and noticing more about your experience. Meditation, mindful breathing, journaling, or mindful eating are all great ways to slow down and get curious about your present moment

Participate in Workshops, Class, Tours

Learning something new in a structured environment can ignite your curiosity and help you meet like-minded individuals

Takeaway

By actively nurturing your curiosity, you can create a more enriching and balanced approach to your health and wellness journey.

 

Written by: Stephanie Anklan, Registered Dietitian

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