Ep 244: In this episode, Allison and Ceara talk about a trend on social media that’s all about creating your “personal curriculum” to follow your curiosity, tap into your inner child and romanticize learning after graduation. Intellectual wellness is one of the 8 dimensions of wellness (that we’ve talked about here many times) so this is a great way to tune into that energy! We share free resources, suggest various topics to study, ways to implement this idea, our current fall curriculums, and tips to stay accountable. Developing your own class schedule should be fun and attainable because as the teacher, you can take this any direction that inspires or enriches you whether that’s hobbies, art, music, financials, literature, wellness, business, fitness, history or anything in-between.In this catch up segment, we talk “low-spend September” and supporting small businesses. We share fun things to do in September like going to the apple orchard, a fitness challenge, and hosting tea parties with friends. TAKEAWAYS:Ongoing education is crucial for personal growth.Creating a curriculum can help structure learning.Seasonal changes can inspire new learning opportunities.Support local businesses to keep money in the community.YouTube is a valuable resource for learning new skills.Having a dedicated learning space can enhance focus.Engaging with friends can make learning more enjoyable.Setting attainable goals is key to staying motivated.Exploring different cultures can enrich your understanding of the world.Accountability can be fostered through community and shared goals.RELATED EPISODES:Episode # 116 - Intellectual Wellness, Mindset and Self-Awareness w/ Dr. Saundra ShillingstadEpisode # 120 - Hobbies: Why They’re Important, Our Favorite Hobbies, and Ideas to Try Episode # 164 - How Being A Lifelong Learner Will Lead To Continuous Growth In All AreasMENTIONS:High Tea at Ritz-Carlton St. LouisCurriculum Trend Creator - Elizabeth JeanExplore #CurriculumClub Videos Allison's Personal 2025 Curriculum - On Her WebsiteFree Online Courses - Harvard, Yale, and Hillsdale CollegeDutch Museum Annual Pass $88Omaha Film Streams Annual Pass $50Driving Guided Tours App - Autio Cookbook Rec: Seriously So Good by Carissa StantonSPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: Get Shopify Point of Sale for your business! Shopify.com/ALREADYFRIENDS to get your $1 a month trial! SOCIAL LINKS:Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTokAllison's Socials: Instagram, TikTokCeara's Socials: Instagram, TikTokAlready Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus EpisodesLet's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group!If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing. Thank you so much for the support!To sponsor our show, email hello@alreadyfriendspodcast.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriendsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy