Ten Tips to Improve your Curiosity – Destination Innovation

1.	Ask questions: Keep asking questions, even if they seem silly or obvious. Children are always curious about the world and are always asking questions. Be more childlike.

2.	Read widely: Reading is the best way to expose yourself to new ideas and perspectives. Make an effort to read books, articles, and blog posts on a variety of topics, even if you don't think you'll be interested in them. Take books on strange tropics from the library.

3.	Explore new places: Traveling to new places is a proven way to learn about different cultures and ways of life. Make an effort to meet the locals. Even if you can't travel far, make an effort to explore new places in your own city or town.

4.	Talk to new people: Talk to people from different backgrounds and with different experiences - people who are different from you. Make an effort to strike up conversations with people you don't know. Listen actively. Pay attention not just to the words people say, but also their tone, body language, and emotions

5.	Take classes or workshops: Taking classes or workshops helps you learn new skills and knowledge. There are many opportunities to learn new things, both online and in class.

6.	Meditate: Resist the urge to fill every silence with an answer. Sit with the discomfort of not knowing and allow your mind to wander and explore possibilities.


7.	Be More Open-Minded: Challenge your own assumptions and recognise that you have biases. Be willing to consider different perspectives and entertain ideas that may contradict your own. Welcome doubt and uncertainty into your thoughts.

8.	Take a Break from Technology: Disconnect from the digital world and spend time in nature or simply observing your surroundings. This can help you reconnect with your senses and foster a sense of wonder.

9.	Don't Be Afraid to Be Wrong: Curiosity is not about having all the answers. It's about the journey of discovery. Embrace mistakes as opportunities for learning and growth.

10.	Cultivate a Sense of Wonder: Approach the world with a sense of awe and wonder. See the extraordinary in the ordinary and never stop marvelling at the mysteries of the universe.