How To Have New Experiences Every Week And Save Money
I used to be told I couldn't find happiness if I am always chasing new experiences. Then I found this study explaining that we humans thrive when we experience novelty on a regular basis. According to this study, novel stimuli boost dopamine, promote learning, help people cope with challenges, and improve memory. So, it's true that happiness is not founded in novelty, but having new experiences truly does contribute to overall wellbeing when we have otherwise stable and healthy lives. New doesn't mean an entire lifestyle change, though. Getting a new job or moving to a different town is exciting at first, but eventually we find ourselves adjusting to our routines and we are back where we started. The key is to integrate new exposures and learning opportunities into daily life in small ways. This is actually easy to implement and could be more cost effective than your current habits. It only takes a little creativity to add interest to your week ...
