Mental Fitness: Strengthening the Mind Like a Muscle

We often talk about the importance of physical fitness. We understand that it is an important part of our overall well-being, and there are many ways to support it, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator, going for a daily walk, or stretching while watching television. Mental fitness follows the same concept but focuses on our mental and emotional well-being. It is the practice of exercising our mind as we would a muscle. Mental fitness involves training our thoughts and responses to promote resilience, reduce anxiety, improve emotional regulation, and increase tolerance to stress.

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Empowering Myself

I have realized that every time I go to a doctor’s appointment, I walk in already feeling guilty — mentally preparing to defend myself, almost expecting judgment. Before the doctor starts asking about my exercise routines and eating habits, I am literally saying in my mind, “Guilty as charged”. But guilt doesn’t move us forward. Conscious choices do.

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