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    This document summarizes a presentation on intellectual wellness given on February 19, 2009. The presentation defined intellectual wellness as the ability to be open to new ideas and experiences that can be applied to improve oneself, relationships, and communities. It involves learning new skills, valuing experiences, adapting to change, thinking independently, being creative, and engaging in problem solving and critical thinking. The benefits of intellectual wellness included stimulation of the mind, increased brain function, improved thinking and memory, and heightened critical thinking skills. Suggested activities to improve or maintain intellectual wellness included becoming a mentor, eliminating stressors, exploring new hobbies, taking courses, engaging in word games and puzzles, learning a new language, volunteering

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    This document summarizes a presentation on intellectual wellness given on February 19, 2009. The presentation defined intellectual wellness as the ability to be open to new ideas and experiences that can be applied to improve oneself, relationships, and communities. It involves learning new skills, valuing experiences, adapting to change, thinking independently, being creative, and engaging in problem solving and critical thinking. The benefits of intellectual wellness included stimulation of the mind, increased brain function, improved thinking and memory, and heightened critical thinking skills. Suggested activities to improve or maintain intellectual wellness included becoming a mentor, eliminating stressors, exploring new hobbies, taking courses, engaging in word games and puzzles, learning a new language, volunteering

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    This document summarizes a presentation on intellectual wellness given on February 19, 2009. The presentation defined intellectual wellness as the ability to be open to new ideas and experiences that can be applied to improve oneself, relationships, and communities. It involves learning new skills, valuing experiences, adapting to change, thinking independently, being creative, and engaging in problem solving and critical thinking. The benefits of intellectual wellness included stimulation of the mind, increased brain function, improved thinking and memory, and heightened critical thinking skills. Suggested activities to improve or maintain intellectual wellness included becoming a mentor, eliminating stressors, exploring new hobbies, taking courses, engaging in word games and puzzles, learning a new language, volunteering

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    Session 6: Intellectual Wellness

    Thursday, February 19, 2009


    What is Intellectual Wellness
    How can we improve it and/or maintain it
    What are the benefits
    Suggested activities

    Presented by:
    Sarah Sharp-Aten, Assistant Dean, University Extension
    Sandra Richards, Director Humanities, University Extension

    Are you engaged in the process of


    intellectual wellness?

    Am I open to new ideas?


    Do I seek personal growth by
    learning new skills?
    Do I search for lifelong learning
    opportunities and stimulating
    mental activities?
    Do I look for ways to use
    creativity?

    What is meant by Intellectual Wellness:


    Intellectual Wellness is the ability to open our minds to new ideas and experiences that can
    be applied to personal decisions, group interaction and community betterment. The desire to
    learn new concepts, improve skills and seek challenges in pursuit of lifelong learning
    contributes to our Intellectual Wellness.
    Involves learning new skills and activities
    Valuing experiences

    It is the ability o adapt to change; stay engaged; think independently


    It is rooted in ones creativity
    It is how we respond to challenges; how we stimulate our minds; how we problem solve
    It is a vital part of overall health and well being
    It arises we are curious about the world around us and when we engage in critical thinking

    What do you see?

    What do you see?

    If you see an old lady,


    can you also see a young
    lady?
    If you see a young lady,
    can you also see an old
    lady?

    http://mathworld.wolfram.com/YoungGirl-OldWomanIllusion.html

    Stimulation of your mind through knowledge and understanding of the world


    brings a richness to your life and those around you
    Curiosity leads to surprising discoveries
    Increases in your brain function speaks to the adage: Use it or Lose it

    It promotes clear thinking


    The brain is continuously challenged with mental and physical activity-the
    Brain is the foundation of the Mind
    Improved concentration and memory recall is heightened
    Improved critical thinking skills

    How can we Improve it or Maintain it:

    Become a mentor or a tutor- sharing your love for what you know will
    help maximize your brain functioning; intelligence arises when the
    brain reasons, plans and engages in critical thinking
    Eliminate things in your life that interfere with clear thinking- get
    regular exercise, sleep and maintain a healthy diet; try meditation;
    reduce stress
    Explore what motivates you; discover new hobbies; take a course in
    a subject area outside what you previously studied or enhance your
    current skills and knowledge as they pertain to your professional life

    Take an Extension course


    Get a regular dose of intellectual stimulation- subscribe to a
    newsletter, play word games like Scrabble, do cross word puzzles or
    play board games like Chess, etc.
    Go to a bookstore and browse through the sections until you find an
    area of interest and BUY A BOOK; join a library

    Learn a new language; learn to appreciate art more; attend exhibits;


    check out foreign language films; attend musicals and plays;
    volunteer at the local Playhouse
    Sign up for e-newsletters that deliver stimulating articles on your
    topic of interest
    Watch channels like National Geographic, History Channel or
    Discovery

    http://wellness.ucr.edu/

    UCR Extension Course Catalog


    at: www.extension.ucr.edu
    Free online courses at Free-ed.net
    Receive Word a Day in your mailbox
    at: www.Wordsmith.org
    Brain Facts: A Primer on the Brain and
    the Nervous System. Society for
    Neuroscience

    Never stop learning

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