Imagine a summer where you aced a sizzling new skill and came away with terrific takeaways – all from your own multiple intelligences. It can happen with a few adjustments – even in an ordinary day. Invite a teen to try it with you and add to the fun!
Start simply by doing one normal routine in a different way, and expect wonder to follow! Play with your pet for twenty minutes before breakfast, wear a bright new color, or invite a neighbor to lunch.
Play with multiple intelligences! Lately, I’ve been learning to juggle – a kinesthetic task that seems impossible until you break it down into doable increments. I’m at the final stages now. After three weeks of learning one small step at a time – I can toss three balls into the air and have begun to keep them flying like a real juggler.
Summer skill-building at the Mita Center often involve laughing at yourself – especially in the initial stages. For instance, are we making use of the brain’s brilliant ability to literally change itself – based on what one does?
Ask yourself the following question to add magic to your summer. What if I learned a new skill this summer that landed a TED invitation to teach the world?
A brain specialist would tell you that you’ll also stretch your working memory and add confidence to your mental health for the next cool venture you tackle. Not bad for a summer bonus for you and tools to teach a teen!
Marianna, so delighted to see my juggling is in such cool company! I am still working at it and it’s not yet ready to show in public. My goal is to have it mastered before I see my grandchildren in Aug. I still have work to do! But it has taught me a great deal about what I am presenting at brain conferences about how we learn and lead. We gain whenever we step out to learn a new thing from scratch …
Great suggestions, Ellen!
When I first met my husband, he was bound and determined to juggle. I decided to follow suit, and have since taught some kids to do so. It’s a great activity – one that is sure to impress.
I never did managed juggle four balls – maybe I’ll revisit that this summer. 🙂