Learn a new skill

Mastering something new can boost your confidence.

Although the thought of learning a skill might seem a bit tricky at first, mastering something new can be fun. Not only that, it can be good for your health. Why learn something new? There are lots of wellbeing gains to learning something new. “The mental health benefits of learning a new skill for children are huge,” says doctor of psychology (an expert in the brain and behaviour) and scientist Dr Sultana Choudhry. “A number of different studies show that learning new skills can boost confidence, build independence, reduce stress and lead to positive behaviour.” If you learn a new skill at a club or class with other people it’s also a great way to make new friends. Trying out a new sport could help you stay fit and healthy,…

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