{"id":12319,"date":"2021-11-02T13:53:32","date_gmt":"2021-11-02T13:53:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devblog.foresters.com\/?p=12319"},"modified":"2021-11-02T13:53:33","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T13:53:33","slug":"__trashed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devblog.foresters.com\/en-gb\/well-being-en-gb\/__trashed\/","title":{"rendered":"Age is just a number"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you reach a certain age, it can be all too easy to assume that the old saying, \u201cyou can\u2019t teach an old dog new tricks,\u201d is true.

But age is just a number.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our brains actually thrive on learning new things<\/a>, and they continue to change and develop over the course of our whole lives. In fact, when we\u2019re in the process of learning new things, our brains are being rewired as cells send and receive information about the tasks we\u2019re doing.1<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So ability isn\u2019t the issue, but making time for doing something new could be. You may have a busy life and feel responsible for looking after lots of other people, and as a result you may be at the bottom of your to-do list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it\u2019s critical to make time for what you want to do \u2013 because you\u2019re important too, and not just for what you do for others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that Julia Child published her first book at 49 and began her PBS cooking show at age 51, at 62, J.R.R. Tolkien published the first volume of his fantasy series, Lord of the Rings<\/em>; and Harlon \u201cColonel\u201d Sanders was 65 before he started his Kentucky Fried Chicken empire?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They knew the secret: it\u2019s never too late to start something new, because learning and growing are possible \u2013 and feel amazing \u2013 at any age.

Foresters Financial can help!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of Foresters unique purpose, we offer wide range of complimentary benefits that help to enhance the lives of our members. They can also help you put yourself first as you focus on making time explore new hobbies, skills, and experiences.

Lifelong learning<\/strong>: Discover the joy of learning from the comfort of your own home with online courses exclusively for Foresters members. With a vast online learning library, members can choose courses to explore an interest or to help achieve personal or professional goals. Courses in everything from financial planning, creative writing, nutrition, and computers are just a click away! Members can login at MyForesters.com<\/a> to start learning today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community Grants<\/strong>: Foresters Community Grants allow members to become involved in their local communities by collaborating through meaningful activities and helping people in need. Meeting new people, flexing your organisational skills, getting creative, and supporting a charitable organisation that\u2019s meaningful to you and your family is a great way to broaden your horizons. Members can find out more and apply for a grant today by visiting MyForesters.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foresters Care<\/strong>: Much like the Community Grants, Foresters Care is a way to reach out to those in need. This one-time, \u00a3200 grant enables members to seize the moment and make a meaningful difference quickly by doing things like hosting a food drive, putting together care kits for a local shelter, or cleaning up a park. A little help can go a long way, and members can start by visiting MyForesters.com<\/a> to apply for a grant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Trying new things is something we should all do no matter how old we are \u2013 even if it\u2019s something as simple as trying a new recipe<\/a> \u2013 because learning is never off limits. You never know what you can accomplish until you give it a try, and your ability to learn a new skill or break out of a rut and try something different is a great way to boost your self-confidence and prove that you really are capable of so many amazing things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maybe more than you ever dreamed.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1 <\/sup>https:\/\/www.sciencenewsforstudents.org\/article\/learning-rewires-brain<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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