Imagine if you stopped learning after you graduated from high school. Or, how about after college?
Think of everything you would have missed. See what we did there? We just made you think.
Learning is so important, and it never stops. It becomes even more vital after you are diagnosed with having a chronic illness like Multiple Sclerosis. Join us for this episode of A Couple Takes on MS Podcast as we explore the all-around benefits that continued learning has on you and your life.
After all, education can lead to instilling positive health beliefs, knowledge and lifestyle choices. Developing better skills and self-advocacy. Rediscovering yourself (maybe you forgot you after your MS diagnosis?).
Plus, learning can enhance your quality of life, reduce stress (like learning a new hobby), reduce boredom, empower you and increase your confidence. Knowledge is power, and learning more also could set a good example for others (such as Dan going back at school inspired Jennifer to pursue an online art class).
Be sure to catch the “MS in Their Voices” segment where Jennifer convinced Dan to read his Vocation and Purposeful Action paper from his graduate leadership program, where he explains the reason why he does what he does and what he believes is his true vocation in life.
Here are the links to the articles, app, and book we discussed:
• Seven reasons why continuous learning is important – Article from Education Executive
• DailyArt – The app that give Jennifer her morning art history lesson.
• Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroplasticity – Informative essay by Devin Garlit from MultipleSclerosis.net
• My 5 ways to figuratively master your MS – Dan’s recent essay of Exclusive Content for MS Focus Magazine
• Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation – One of the books from Dan’s graduate class.