Keeping a healthy state of mind is absolutely critical to success in performance demands on every level, in every aspect of life. You've heard the phrase "Attitude is Everything!" Well, it is!
In a world of high energy performance demands in every field, a full schedule can quickly become chaotic without proper planning on a physical and mental level.
You've heard the saying that all activity is 90% mental and only 10% physical, well that's true! It's true of athletes, and it's also true for you. Whether you have a tedious desk job in which you must pay close attention to numbers and detail, or your have a physically demanding job of a construction worker or physical trainer, you must be mentally prepped and rejuvinated each and every day.
How does one go about attaining a healthy state of mind?
The answer is simple - Make the choice.
As easy as it may sound, it really is that easy! Only you hold the power over controlling your thoughts. It's extremely important to mentally train yourself to reroute your thinking when your mind becomes filled with doubt and negativity. Make a concious effort to replace negative with positive. When it comes down to it, your key is GRATITUDE. Be thankful even in the most difficult situations. As hard as that may seem, if you are living then you still have a purpose!
What are some practices to help train my mind toward positive thinking?
- Meditation
- Prayer / Spiritual Feeding
- Silence
- Journaling
- Affirmations / Guided Imagery
- Reading
How can I put what I learn in to practice?
Start with a focus and practice! Practice requires action not thought! In other words, put your thoughts in to action!
Become really good at the first practice that feels good to you (you're more likely to follow through with incorporating it in to your daily routine). Then, continue to build and set goals for yourself each week. Continue incorporating "you time", "family time", "friend time", "God time" every single day. We all know that work is a given. Particularly if you're in a position in your job or career that you don't like, make sure you emphasize your gratitude in the areas that tend to give you the most anxiety.
Practice these things, and soon you will find open doorways that will lead you to a more fulfilled position, whether personally or professionally or BOTH!
What can I do on a physical level to reroute my thinking?
Exercise! This is a no-brainer here. We all know that exercise is good for our health in our functional, everyday lives. You do not need train like an athlete to benefit from exercise (though some of us strive for that level anyways)! It can be as little as taking walks, or as physical as competition in a sport. The main thing is to keep your body in motion! Bodies in motion stay in motion!
Nutrition! Proper eating and water intake is aboslutely essential to functionability of the human body. You can not expect to mentally focus or function at a high capacity if you neglect your physical needs to operate at optimum energy levels. The same holds true in reverse - You cannot function optimally on a physical level if you do not have the right state of mind.
How do I identify where I need improvement?
That answer is simple - ask those around you. Trust me! People will be willing to offer constructive feeback if you are open to it. Don't have a great support system? Hire a coach or find a willing mentor who has your best interest in mind. This person should be someone emotionally neutral to you (in most cases), and someone of the caliber of success you wish to achieve. This person is your go to person (or people), and can help you identify areas of struggle that conflict with your success and state of a healthy mind. This person can and should also teach you valuable lessons about how to construct a better support system of indivuals around you. Even if you do have an excellent support system, a coach / mentor is still a good idea for unbias feedback!
What are some resources I can explore?
A few of my personal top favorites recently:
BOOKS
The Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle
The Power of Who - Bob Beaudine
The Travelors Gift - Andy Andrews
It's Your Time - Joel Osteen
The Bible - God
SPEAKERS
(Check out his mixtape & also his book! I`m a huge fan)
(Also check out his affirmations & guided imagery iPod/iPhone apps!)
What's the most important part of a healthy mind?
The most important part of having a healthy state of mind is believing that a healthy mind, is just as important as having a healthy body. The truth is that no outer transformation will ever be lasting or fulfilling without inner growth and tranformation coinciding.
Get healthy and decide that a healthy state of mind is essential! Make the choice.
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