Research has shown that actively engaging in new activities leads to a notable increase in well-being. A recent study showed a 47 percent increase in well-being scores among those who embraced change, contrasted with no improvement in those who merely wished for transformation. Furthermore, brain imaging revealed that such active participation reshapes neural pathways, leading to more profound changes. Various inspirations—such as reading, physical movement, therapy, nature, and heartfelt conversations—can foster these transformative experiences. Ultimately, tangible changes require an active commitment to embracing new avenues of growth.
Books: When I choose the right one, it opens my mind, heart, and soul. And when those are open, healthy change is inevitable.
Transformation requires action. Even more fascinating, Rodriguez and Chen (2023) used brain imaging to demonstrate that when we actively engage in new experiences, our neural pathways reshape themselves.
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