As we step into the 21st Century, science and technology are constantly developing to adjust with the modern society. People should be aware of the importance of learning new things for the sake of our future. Learning is the acquisition of knowledge or skills through study, experience, or being taught. Learning could be done formally and informally. Education never stops. By this statement, a question that might come in most people's thoughts is does education lasts long? According to the Learning Resources Network (LERN), a leading association in lifelong learning, lifelong learning now has these multiple benefits for us all.
First and foremost, people should practice lifelong learning because it helps us to develop professionally. Nowadays, any business company or even professions requires a lot of creative thinking skills and if a worker currently has the skills required, he or she might need more skills in the future. In addition, to enhance professional imagination and enthusiasm, learning keeps you successful in our ever-changing world. And research shows that when one person is engaged in lifelong learning, the learning benefits actually extend to those who interact with that person. Hence, through professional development, workers can learn these skills to become better, and more efficient workers.
Furthermore, maintaining and increasing one’s mental health is now another recognized benefit of lifelong learning. There is increasing evidence that education acts as a protective factor against developing depression and various forms of dementia. Besides being self-rewarding, better education brings many benefits, not only to the individual but also to society as a whole. It also contributes to greater public health and equality in health, including a positive impact on the quality of life and prevention behaviors of individuals. Lifelong learning not only offers subject matter for enhancing one's mental health, but it is also a lifelong learning opportunity that benefits those involved.
In conclusion, education never stops. Whether or not you are young or old, education will always be with you. Without education, we might not be able to live in peace and harmony. In order for our country to become more advanced, young people should practice lifelong learning throughout their journey of life, and not just stop learning after graduating.