When was the last time you had a new experience?

If you’re like many adults, then you’re probably caught up in the humdrum routine of everyday life. And while routines can be helpful, they can eventually lead to a numbness towards life.

Why should you explore new experiences?

Well, there are a few reasons.

New experiences stimulate your brain, and they almost force your brain to grow and to adapt to the experience’s novelty. A new experience can also change your perspective on life and stimulate new ideas.

Researchers have tied the desire to have new experiences as a predictor of longevity. The term they’ve coined for this behavior is neophilia.

How you feel about the idea of a new experience depends on your personality. If you’re risk-averse or shy, then maybe the idea of experiencing something new isn’t as appealing to you. And I understand, and for you, I recommend baby steps. If you’re the gregarious, living life to the extreme kind of person, then this blog post is probably irrelevant for you.

Injecting your life with new experiences doesn’t need to be overly time-consuming or break your budget, but it does require deliberate action. You must seek them out because they rarely show up in your life.

So, open your calendar today and schedule in time for a new experience. It could be something as extravagant as a trip to a place you’ve never been before or something as simple as trying new cuisine. Think of new experiences as opportunities and then leverage them to lead a fuller, more exciting life.

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