Manage Your Mind: The Mental Fitness Guide

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Plus, it also teaches them that mom and/or dad will get mad when he or she makes a mistake, which may make them lie to you or not tell you things in the future. Before you can become the master of your mind, you must recognize that you are currently at the mercy of several unwanted “squatters” living in your mind, and they are in control of your thoughts. And we begin with a chat about Kathryn’s 30-day challenge – to create and publish a video everyday for the month of September. In episode 7 you’ll find out:

I’m sure you’ve heard the suggestion to count to ten when you get angry—well, you can make those ten seconds much more productive if you are breathing consciously during that time. The names you call yourself become triggers when called those names by others, so he also maintains the presence of the Reactor. Now if that’s how you want to live your life that’s absolutely fine, we’re not saying everybody has to have goals - but if there’s something you want to change about your life, having goals is a great way to start.We’ve talked about how all change starts with a conscious thought (episode 4) and how important it is to take control. We constantly take choices whether we realize it or not – and one of the things we can choose to do is find ways to manage our minds to help us take control and get the business and life we want (episode 5). Say you’re feeling down and out of sorts because a week of bad weather has postponed your hiking trip. You’re miserable because you can’t do what you planned, so you turn your attention to things you’ve been meaning to accomplish. Visualization uses mental imagery to help individuals prepare for stress and practice how they’d respond to it, increasing resilience.

Try using pre-recorded affirmations, as they can be a great help to you and a convenient way of using affirmations. Listen as often as convenient as they enter your non-conscious through repetition. A thought is a compilation of memories. Because we’re forming thoughts naturally all day long, it’s essential to understand where these thoughts come from to equip us better to express them positively. In some circumstances, though, focused distractions can help redirect thoughts and improve your frame of mind. Certain types of distractions might even boost motivation and productivity. Tell someone you trust about the warning signs you might be overspending, or signs you’re struggling with your mental health. Instead of worrying about my loved ones traveling in bad weather, I say the following (I call it a prayer):Positive reframing is another reappraisal strategy that can help you regain control over your mindset. You might find it helpful to take some time to think about how you feel about money and why. For example, if you've struggled with money in the past or didn’t have much money growing up, this might affect the way you feel about money now. You could try answering these questions: These could be long-term goals, they could be short-term but it's about getting clear about what it is you want your life to look like and having a clarity of vision so you can set your clear intentions.

They are the destroyer of self-esteem. They convince you that you’re not worthy. They’re a liar! In the interest of your self-worth, get them out! You might feel stressed, for example if you’re under a lot of pressure to support yourself and others. Or, trying to navigate the benefits system may feel stressful.Visualisation helps get you (and your non-conscious) in the right frame of mind to do what needs to be done to achieve it. You could try setting aside a couple of nights a week for some quality "me time" away from work. Challenge yourself If you're stressed, whether by your job or something more personal, the first step to feeling better is to identify the cause. Meditation is a self-regulating technique that brings awareness and attention to how the mind and body are feeling in the present moment, known to decrease stress levels.

If you recognize that you have recurring self-critical thoughts, you can write out or pre-plan your counter thoughts or affirmation so you can be ready.Mindfulness meditation, in particular, can help you become more skilled at focusing on things as they happen. Smile when you think about it or say it aloud, and phrase it in the present tense. Both of these will help you feel it and possibly even start to believe it. The things you told yourself as a result of painful experiences such as betrayal and rejection. Your interpretation creates your self-doubt and self-blame, which are most likely undeserved in cases of rejection and betrayal.