Your Mental Health Tip for This Week: What Are the  Mental Health Benefits of Curiosity? Embrace curiosity and stay open to new experiences We all tend to fall into routines, whether it’s how we spend our time or the way we view ourselves and the world around us. This can create a cycle in which our expectations shape our experiences, for better or worse. For instance, we might catch ourselves thinking, “Things will never improve” or “I’m not good enough,” based on past comments or experiences. A helpful approach is to recognize these thoughts and challenge them by introducing new, more positive ones, like “I have the power to make things better” or “I have so much potential.” When we stay open to trying new things, life becomes more engaging and fulfilling. It can be something small, like changing your breakfast choice or taking a different path during your walk. It might also involve bigger plans, like going on a spontaneous trip. You could uncover a new passion, mee...