Sustainable Excellence Xtras #132 - The Importance Of Curiosity

How curious are you?

Are you the type of person who takes things at face value, or do you enjoy looking deeper for the  'what' and 'why'?

When I was a hostage negotiator, we would sometimes spend hours talking with an individual about things that had nothing to do with why we were really there.

As a result, we were instructed to always remain curious and dig deeper to uncover the real reason the person had acted the way they did.

Being inquisitive is a great way to learn about new things as well as foster and strengthen relationships with others by asking their opinions or inquiring about a talent or skill they possess.   

Research has also indicated that remaining curious can increase our positivity and improve our problem-solving abilities.

By remaining interested in things we know little about, it can help us grow in our own self-awareness.

Curiosity hasn't always been something to aspire to. When I was growing up curiosity wasn't something that was encouraged or promoted. We were taught to mind our own business and leave others alone. If someone wanted to share something with us, we were taught to let them reach out.

However, research has shown that being curious has tremendous benefits to our cognitive, emotional, and physical health. In addition, many people are narcissistic and enjoy talking about themselves and what they enjoy.

So take more time being curious about things that interest you. It will more than likely improve your overall health and also improve your relationships.

Please watch the short video below about how a famous writer helped his young son to appreciate the importance of teachers who inspire curiosity.

Also, please leave me a comment about your thoughts when it comes to the benefits of being curious.