Humanity has reached a point where you simply can’t afford to—let alone literally stop—learning things. The way the world spins and the cookie crumbles and the… things does that… thing it does… simply forces you into it, so you might as well embrace it.
Actually, you should embrace it, because pushing away the tide of ignorance is the only way we can win over stupidity, so go out there and become a shining light with all of this “Today I Learned” knowledge that we’re about to drop on you, courtesy of the “Today I Learned” subreddit.
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So, it goes without saying that education is generally a good thing. Minus probably the burden of knowing and comprehending things others don’t really care about, learning stuff can help you with a lot of things, generally enhancing your quality of life.
Sitting down and studying something not only gives you an escape from something, but also empowers you to do more. If you think learning how to use a hammer and nails bears little to no impact on things, that alone can mean you can do some pretty elite home decorating.
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Learning has the power to reduce stress. These days, there’s a sure abundance of it, so picking up new things to learn might help throw the excess anxiety out the window.
Studies have shown that employees who engaged in a learning activity gained a certain kind of buffer against the negative effects of stress. This included being less affected by negative emotions, unethical behavior, and burnout.
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Needless to say, education instills confidence.
Not only is knowledge in and of itself empowering, as the more you know, the more you feel confident in your knowledge and abilities. But it’s also true that the learning environment can also foster self-confidence in students—things like positive feedback, setting realistic goals, implementing equality in the classroom, all the while allowing them to be individuals and creating a positive learning environment all help build up self-esteem and confidence in one’s own intelligence.
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This one was already hinted at before, but there is a reason why folks say knowledge is power. Knowledge allows you to achieve many things: everything from being able to fix stuff yourself to being able to train your brain to resolve problems faster and more efficiently to straight-up being good at trivia games.
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Education is also known to help something that’s often discussed these days, and that is mental health.
This one’s multifaceted as education in terms of a healthy mind means that it provides a sense of accomplishment, allows for social opportunities in educational environments, gives the tools to ensure financial stability, among many other things. This in turn reduces stress and anxiety, all the while strengthening self confidence.
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One thing I can personally attest to is the fact that attending university also means going through social school as well. Learning a trade isn’t the only goal of an educational institution—it also provides ample opportunities to develop as a person on a social level through group projects, social clubs and events. You learn to function in society more, and those connections that you make during your studies can prosper and become a bigger deal one day.
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Learning is also a kind of an excuse for “me time.” Everyone needs to unwind, reboot, let their brain recoup and indulge in a good work-life balance. Learning is as good of an activity as any. Actually better, as you gain extra from it.
So, yeah, it’s quite alright to tell someone you can’t hang out with them because you’re on a strict learning schedule. Even if you don’t need to learn, hey, there’s your reason to force a raincheck on plans you don’t feel like being a part of.
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Some might find it a bit delusional, but there are folks who find learning genuinely fun. Learning provides satisfaction in knowing things. Learning provides a sense of achievement. Learning can be challenging and thus transformative. All of this has more than enough potential to provide fun. And hey, if you gamify learning, you can rub your extensive knowledge of mythical creatures and historical trivia in everyone’s face.
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Ultimately, the way you do education sets an example for others—especially those who look up to you for guidance.
Parents expressing genuine excitement for learning, and living it, is a strong influence on kids. That inspires kids to also want to learn. Even more so when they find out it becomes a shared interest in life for them. And if you’re not living that educational lifestyle, maybe it’s time you rediscovered the thrill? It’s no longer the case where you work the same job all your life, after all.
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So, what are your thoughts on any of this? Any facts you thought were super fascinating? Share your findings, takes and stories in the comment section below!
And before you go, the learning doesn’t have to end here as you can continue scrolling “Today I Learned” articles on Bored Panda.
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