What is the concept of
"mental workout"? What does the research indicate are the proven
benefits of a mental workout? How can you implement mental workouts to foster
your psychological health?
I exercise daily physically to keep physically fit and
try to read an entire book of 100 pages or more throughout a month and play
games that keep my mind sharp. Therefore, I can understand the concept of “mental
workout” as a way to maintain to exercise this part of the mind and maintain your
psychospiritual wellness. We all understand that in order to create wellness
and health dealing with the whole body, we must not only deal with a part, but
deal with the whole body and mind. Therefore, I can see how the concept of “mental workout “plays a
great role. It is like trying to reach the road to happiness, health,
and wholeness with daily exercise and commitment
Research
indicates that it can release tension and we can better focus on more positive thoughts.
There are proven benefits of mental workout that mental training can alleviate
anxiety something that I deal with sometimes and has both long term and short
term benefits.
In
order to implement mental workout in my own life which I am in great need of. I
will try to also incorporate this meditation into my weekly activities because
meditation so far has helped me renew my energy and feel more at peace with
myself and my surrounding.
Describe
your experience. Did you find it beneficial? Difficult? Why or why not? Would
you recommend this to others? Why or why not?
I was able to feel some calmness mostly after
such an exhausting weekend and feel a bit energized and peaceful. However, it
was very hard trying to focus. Part of my mind was focusing on the waves which
were so relaxing and trying to focus on the words were a bit challenging. As in
everything in life” practice makes perfect” I will keep on practicing. I will
definitely recommend it to others mostly my sister because she has deal with a
lot at young age and has been trying to become pregnant for a few years but has
not gotten lucky. I think this type of exercise will help to relax and find
peace within and maybe she will be able to conceive.
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I agree,it was difficult to hear the instructor over the waives. The exercise was a little relaxing to me, however; prayer works better for me and it is not so involved.
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ReplyDeleteI see that we have something in common; I too was born in Carerfour Haiti, I was raised in New York and now live in Florida. I really enjoy your posts, and I urge you to continue with all the things that you are doing that is helping you out especially meditation. As of for me meditation is something that I have to work really hard on, my problem is that my mind is always wondering, I am always think about something it is so difficult to just sit there and just focus on one thing. In saying this I think that I will try meditating with my kids this can be something that will help them stay focus.
Nice reading from you Reginald. I was raised mainly in California. I have visited both New York and Florida, but I prefer New York over Florida. In New York, ou have all foru seasons. As a kid growing in Haiti, I used to love being b myself to reflect on the day. I did not know that it was called meditation, but I always felt better after doing it.
ReplyDeleteCaroline I loved your post because I work out daily for at least an hour a day. I practice yoga, sitting meditation, and circuit training/weightlifting. I wish I could relax my mind more because I wear many hats in my family. I recently tried massage and it worked wonders on my body and mind. I love a mental workout.
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