Learning and adaptation may be central to human development and cultural evolution. This need may motivate seeking feedback, practicing new skills, and gradually increasing challenge. Prioritizing growth enhances flexibility and long-term competence.
Humans are built to learn and adapt – continuous growth (whether in knowledge, skills, or personal development) is a driving force behind both our individual life progress and the advancement of our societies. The need for growth may make us seek out feedback on how we’re doing, devote time to practice and mastery of new abilities, and take on incrementally bigger challenges as we improve. Psychological studies on learning orientation (e.g., having a “growth mindset”) show that people who focus on growth by learning from mistakes and pushing their skills tend to become more flexible thinkers and achieve higher competence over time. Valuing growth means you’re less stagnant and more prepared for change: by constantly updating and expanding your capacities, you stay adaptable. In summary, prioritizing growth – always learning and evolving – enhances one’s long-term abilities and resilience in a changing world.
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There is such a wide diversity of video games out there. Calming exploratory games, puzzle games, combat, story, single or multiplayer, etc. Once I get in touch with the need that is alive in me it’s fun to look for a game or game genre that might tend specifically to that.
Whatever kind. A scribble, a drawing, a painting, a piece of music.
Bang a piano or strum a guitar until you've expressed all you can with it. Any instrument will do. Let the universe hear you.
I like to get some kind of words on a page. Even if it's garbage I find the process can help.
Read one paragraph from any nonfiction page you have nearby.
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