There’s never a wrong time to learn something new. If you’re dedicated, you can learn a new skill in no time. But what should you learn? There are various skills out there at different difficulty levels but here 15 that we think you have to learn!
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If you’ve been looking to sharpen your photography skills, there’s no better time to do so than in a brand new year! It’s not compulsory for you to have a professional camera on hand, you could even practice with your mobile phone. Technology today is so advanced and smartphones are equipped with top quality cameras in a small frame. There’s nothing stopping you from improving your photography skills with your Apple or Samsung phones.
Being multilingual is beneficial in so many ways! Not only are you improving your own skills, but you will be able to communicate with different cultures and gain a better understanding of their history and heritage while connecting with them on a closer level.
Anyone can cook if they just practice enough. It might take time to perfect, but with the help of video tutorials and courses, you’ll be a home chef in no time. If you’ve always wanted to make sweet treats but you’ve been too scared to use an oven, try a no-bake recipe to kick things off!
Studying ASL (or BSL) is a great way to expand your communication skills, other than just learning another language. It also helps promote better awareness of the deaf or hard of hearing community and it will show them that you accept their language and want to help them better fit into communities.
If you’re in the digital marketing industry, you might find that improving your graphic design skills may come in handy! Websites like Adobe Spark and Canva have dozens of free templates you could use to start your graphic design journey. There are also Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom tutorials online that can help you level up your skills.
While drawing might seem like a basic skill, there’s no reason why we can’t improve our skills. Many are born with the natural ability to draw and it’s known to be a great form of communication that’s universally understood. Drawing and painting courses can teach you how to work on your creative abilities from scratch or help you improve your skills if you already dabble in art.
Knowing how to play an instrument, in general, can help build confidence and helps you express your creativity in a new way. The violin is a much-adored musical instrument and there are many benefits that come along with playing it! Studies show that musical training positively impacts our memory and attention span – but playing the violin also has many physical benefits. The violin promotes better posture, stronger upper body strength and improved motor skills. Playing the violin is also a great stress reliever and can help with depression and anxiety.
Being able to protect yourself with basic self-defense is an essential skill. Self-defense can also make you feel more confident mentally and physically, can help develop self-discipline and improve street awareness and physical conditioning.
If you’re ever driving alone and have to face the unfortunate incident of a flat tire, you will need to be able to change it yourself if you can’t flag down help. This skill will also come in handy if you pass by someone in need of help changing their tire!
Ever see an unexplained tear in your clothes? If you know how to sew, you can easily take care of it rather than discarding the piece of clothing altogether! All you need is a needle, thread and a bit of patience to master the art of sewing.
If you don’t already know how to perform the Heimlich, now’s the time to learn it. It’s an extremely useful (and life-saving) skill that everyone needs to learn and practice until it is essentially second-nature.
Another life-saving skill that is essential to know. Learning how to perform CPR before an unfortunate incident arises is key to saving a life. It’s a crucial skill that is one of the first skills that emergency medical transporters are taught. It can help keep someone alive until first responders arrive in the case of an emergency.
Learning how to code is a neat way to create apps and tools that you can use or share with the world – it’s also a great skill to have on your resume when applying for jobs! Find a project that you feel passionate about so that coding lessons don’t get too boring or monotonous and you’ll be on your way.
Writing is known to be one of the most important skills that a person can have. We use writing to communicate and tell stories, and we even use it in everyday life when we use the internet and social media. Writing can also help improve your speaking skills.
No matter how old you are, you need to know how to manage your own finances. It is a skill that is rarely taught in our school years, but it’s important that we understand how to manage finances appropriately and be prepared for emergencies that may require a lot of funds.
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