Article: Learning something new can be as simple as just paying closer attention to the things around you. For example, the next time you go to get your morning coffee, notice how the barista prepares your order. You might find yourself thinking, "Oh, that's what a pour over is! I learned something new!" Interacting with people is one of the best ways to learn! Make it a point to get to know new people on a regular basis. You can ask them about their experiences and preferences, learning a lot in the process. Actually doing things is a great way to learn something new. Be ready to try new things. Work on saying "yes" to things. For example, if a friend asks you to go kayaking you can say, "I've never done that, but I'd love to learn!" You want to be able to retain what you learn, so work on keeping your memory fresh. Physical health is important for this, so eat a balanced diet and get regular exercise. You can also boost your brain health by doing crossword puzzles and playing other types of word games. There are a lot of ways that you can integrate the things you learn into your routine. When you learn something that would be interesting to you, take note. Then think about how you can use the information to your advantage. For example, if you recently read that berries are good for brain health, add some to your grocery list. You can start adding some blueberries to your breakfast each day.
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Observe your surroundings to notice new things. Meet new people to expand your network. Be open to new experiences. Keep your memory strong. Apply your knowledge to your daily life.
Article: To introduce a sentence that contradicts or contrasts with the previous sentence, start it with "However," This will alert your reader that a shift is forthcoming. Always put a comma after the "However," and follow it with a complete sentence. You might write, "I was very excited to be invited to lunch. However, I had already made plans." Another example could be, "The pattern was certainly original. However, the new wallpaper did not match the furniture at all." When you have two full sentences that are in opposition or contrast to one another, but are closely connected, join them with a semicolon, the word "however," and a comma. This shows that the second sentence is in opposition in some way to the first. Start with two sentences that contain opposition: "I would love to join you for lunch. I am too busy." Join them in this way: "I would love to join you for lunch; however, I am too busy." This will make the connections between the sentences obvious, and help your writing sound more cohesive. To interrupt a sentence that is already in progress, insert "however" between two commas. Like other uses of "however," this implies a contrast to the previous content, but in a way that makes the contrast sound a little less crucial. Put ", however," after the subject of the second sentence: "I can't make it to lunch. You, however, are going to love that restaurant." Use it to divide a two-part verb: "I can't make it to lunch. I could, however, join you next week." Put it at the end of the second sentence: "I can't make it to lunch. I could join you next week, however."
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Begin a contrasting statement with "However,". Join two contrasting sentences using "; however,". Use ", however," as an aside.