Intellectual wellness involves utilizing learning resources to expand knowledge, improve skills and experience life more fully. Intellectual wellness refers to active participation in scholastic, cultural, and community activities. It also involves assimilating what is learned in the classroom with life experience. Valuing and nurturing creativity, curiosity and lifelong learning are part of intellectual wellness.
Intellectually well people are open to new ideas, think critically and seek out new challenges. People who develop intellectual wellness are more likely to maintain good cognitive function as they age.