Intellectual Wellness - Recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills.
The Intellectual Wellness Dimension involves keeping our brains active and our intellect expanding which contributes to a total well-being.
Intellectual growth is not restricted to formal education. It involves a lifelong quest for knowledge. Engaging your mind in creative and stimulating mental activities. Reading, writing and keeping up with current events are intellectual pursuits. The ability to think critically through analyzing, evaluating and applying that knowledge.
Intellectual wellness is the ability to have an open mind to new ideas that can be applied to personal decisions, group interaction, and community betterment. Broaden perspectives and understand diverse points of view – and taking them into consideration.
Recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills. Think about a creative endeavor you may enjoy? Crafts, cooking, home improvement or playing a musical instrument.