Teach each other: 3 Ways to be a Lifelong Learner in Your Relationship
In communication, Intentional Relationship, lifelong learning
26 September 2019 | 0 Comments
Ask questions and stay curious: 3 Ways to be a Lifelong Learner in Your Relationship
In communication, Intentional Relationship, lifelong learning
19 September 2019 | 0 Comments
In long-term relationships, we often get to a certain point and feel as if we know “everything” about our partner. But whether you’ve been together for 3 years or 30+, there’s a good chance that there are still new things to learn about each other - it just might require more digging than it did when you were first getting to know each other.
Don’t put your partner in a box: 3 Ways to be a Lifelong Learner in Your Relationship
In communication, Intentional Relationship, lifelong learning
15 September 2019 | 0 Comments
When you graduated from school or university, did you say to yourself, “Well, that’s it! I now know everything I need to know. My days of learning are over!” Probably not. In fact, you’ve probably continued to learn about new topics, acquire new skills, and seek out random tidbits of information, even if your days of formal education are over. It’s not only fun and fulfilling, but also keeps your mind open and your heart young, among other tangible and intangible benefits.
Many people make resolutions around their own lifestyle changes that will improve their quality of life. While we tend to make unobtainable goals, many people still have a go, and some succeed. Researchers call this feeling the “fresh start effect”. They have found that we tend to motivate ourselves into good habits by using a new beginning (like the start of the week, month, year, season, etc.) as a marker to put past behaviour behind us and focus on being better. It brings opportunity to reflect on the previous year and anticipate what you want the New Year to look like.