2. 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?
Mental workout refers to working the mind in the same way that we work our body physically. Working our mental body allows us to hone our foc us and achieve natural states which are love, kindness, understanding, patience. It’s sad that we need to train ourselves back to this place but I suppose it makes it that much more valuable to us.
I implement mental workouts by meditating everyday in an explicit kind of way where I focus on my breath and the area below my nostrils. This really helps my focus which is very important to hold my attention on whatever my intentions are throughout the day. Also imagining things in my life I want and drawing them to me is something I practice.
Hi Zachary,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that to work our mind is like working out our body. Meditating is affective. I haven't reached the stage of doing it everyday. You have a good point- by practicing and improving on your technique when you meditate can help you dissolve tension and stress of the day. Good point. I think then the Subtle mind exercise, you'll do well with this exercise. I struggle alot but I know its me mentally and physically that I'm really stressed and haven't really properly unwind and seek balance like I should. But you have inspire me to try and practice daily to achieve that state of focus and relaxation.
Sabrina