A word on Curiosity

There’s a hurdle called motivation, or the lack of it thereof. You may feel like nothing interests you, that you’re naturally lazy or too tired all the time to try out something new. However, barring mental illness like depression which requires professional help, curiosity can be learned, nurtured and improved.

Paradoxically, the best way to work on your curiosity is to try out stuff you’re unsure about, even if it requires you to force yourself out of the apartment. The act of trying alone nourishes curiosity, no matter if you decide afterwards to not continue with that new occupation.

We’re naturally more curious about some things than others. Be careful that the pool of interests isn’t too narrow though, having a limited set of activities runs the risk of them becoming tedious over time. Mixing things up a bit helps refresh and keep the usual activities enjoyable.

Contact with other people will also foster curiosity. Be it online or offline, listen to people talk about their passion. Interest is communicative, and hearing people enjoying an activity will help you find the motivation to try it out.