MENTAL HEALTH




We know the importance of physical fitness. And we have many options to develop it: with a trainer at the gym, or walking and running outside. We all have our own way of doing activities to maintain the health and well-being of our body.

In this process we  develop muscles that help us function better in our day-to-day life. We get stronger, leaner, have more energy or endurance, and are less prone to accidents and injury.

 Developing optimal health can bring more positive emotions, less stress, and a sense of achievement.

The good news is, you can enjoy similar benefits from developing your mental fitness, too!



WHAT IS MENTAL FITNESS?

We may say that mental health is having and maintaining a state of well-being and cultivating awareness of how we think, behave and feel.  

Just as physical fitness provides us with an increased ability to respond to life in all its richness, mental fitness helps in the same way. It provides us more space to choose how to respond to a situation, whether that situation is a forethought, an external stimulus, or a feeling. As a result, we are less likely to sustain emotional and relational injury.

WHAT ARE THE BENIFITS OF MENTAL FITNESS?

* being present-
 In a mindful state, we can better retain information, listen, and be aware of, but not sabotaged by, distractions. This results in more enjoyment of life and better relationships and the ability to relate to others.

* The ability to respond not react-
 When we have more control over our automatic thoughts, we can choose to respond in a more rational  and less emotive way. This improves our relationships and the way we think about the world and preserves more options in any environment.

* More confidence- 
With optimism, our relationship with ourselves become more stronger. Self-esteem and self-efficacy - the belief in our abilities - increase, and we may focus more on our strengths. Self-compassion and empathy increase as a result of practicing mindfulness.

* Improves sleep- 
As with physical fitness, mental fitness also contributes to better quality sleep. 



How can we exercise our brain ?

We can sharpen memory and cognitive function by playing games,  puzzles, and some brain training apps that improve processing speed.


The best exercise, however, might be mindfulness. Learn how to meditate. As a trained mindfulness teacher and practitioner, I've seen the benefit that my coaching clients gain from developing this skill. Making it as regular in your routine as taking a shower is one of the very best gifts you can give yourself and others in your life.

GET STARTED

With any kind of practice, regularity and consistency are crucial to build strength and fitness. What is important is to start exercising your mind and developing your mental strength today.




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