Curiosity, at its core, is all about noticing and being drawn to things we find interesting. Its about recognizing and seizing the pleasures that novel experiences offer us, and finding novelty and meaning in experiences that are familiar.
When we are curious, we see things differently; we use our powers of observation more fully. We sense what is happening in the present moment, taking note of what is, regardless of what it looked like before or what we might have expected it to be.
We feel alive and engaged, more capable of embracing opportunities, making connections, and experiencing moments of insight and meaning--all of which provide the foundation for a rich, aware and satisfying life experience.
Here are five of the mportant ways that curiosity enhances our well-being and the quality of our lives:
1. Health - It is possible that declining curiosity is an initial sign of neurological illness and declining health. Nonetheless, there are promising signs that enhancing curiosity reduces the risk for these diseases ans may even reverse some of the natural degeneration that occurs in older adults.
2. Intelligence - Studies have shown that curiosity positively correlates with intelligence. Other studies have shown that high levels of curiosity in adults are connected to greater analytic ability problem-solving skills and overall intelligence
3. Social Relationships - It is far easier to form and maintain satisfying, significant relationships when you demonstrate at attitude of openness and genuine interest. Curious people report more satisfying relationships & marriages. This approach supports the development of good relationships.
4. Happiness - 2 factors that had the strongest influence on how much enjoyment a person experienced in a given day: "being able to count on someone for help" and "learned something yesterday." Both factors supported by curiosity.
5. Meaning - This has important implications for how much meaning and passion we experience in life: The greater the range and depth of our curiosity, the more opportunities we have to experience things that inspire and excite us, from minute details to momentous occasions.
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