Mental Inspiration: Learn Something New

One of the greatest things about this world is that there is so much variety. There will always be millions of new things to experience. In order to maintain good mental health, you should go out of your way to learn something new every day. This new thing should be something that is out of your comfort zone. If you are a mathematical person, try writing a sonnet (a fourteen line poem written in Iambic pentameter.) If you are an avid reader, try a challenging game of Sudoku.

Don't get discouraged if you are not good at what you try. The important thing is that you are trying. Mistakes are the best way to learn.

Learning new things creates new mental pathways in our brains. New connections are set forth. This process can keep our brains healthy and fit for life. I believe that the mind is the strongest muscle in our body, and it needs to be flexed frequently in order to maintain its amazing power.
Consistent learning has even been proven to offset and prevent Alzheimer's disease.

So, here is another step on the path toward living an inspired life: get out there and learn something new, and don't forget to have fun doing it!