Over the past few months because of how busy life can become, I’ve started realising the value of having a healthy mind.
It may not sound like a big deal and often I’ve thought I have a healthy mind only to realise that this isn’t actually the case.
When my mind is healthy I’m at a place where I’m not complacent, I get the job done and mentally I’m motivated to do what I need to do.
Whenever my mind is a bit tired and unhealthy I feel drained, I get a bit complacent, I start comparing my journey with others. It often takes me a little while to snap out of it. Which is why I do my best to keep my mind healthy.
I know it’s almost impossible to have a healthy mind all the time but I started thinking of ways that would help me not to feel worn out and stretched especially during long stressful seasons.
Here are a few things that help me to keep my mind in a healthy place and you may find them helpful too:
Finding rest.
Often we say we need to rest and rest is important but most of the time the reason why we are not rested is because we don’t look for rest. In other words, as much as we need to find time to rest, we also need to make time to rest. This could mean getting away from people, social media and all the things keep our brains busy when they should be taking a break.
A Proper diet.
Part of keeping my mind healthy was understanding that I shouldn’t eat certain thing or eat at certain times. Sometimes the foods I eat affect how I start my day, which affects how I feel and think during the day. It may not seem like it’s relevant to a healthy mind but understanding that your long-term health and needs should come before your short-term satisfaction. Often that means having a disciplined diet or staying away from certain things to best understand how your mind works.
Do something different.
I’ve found that doing something different in the week or every day, depending on how much free time you have helps your brain focus better when you need it to. When I feel tired and worn out and can’t really think of anything I begin to do something that I haven’t done in a long time to help my brain rest and recover.
I hope these help you. I know this is very practical and hopefully by making a concerted effort to safeguard your mind and work at keeping it healthy, will keep you from burning out and help you cope with your day to day responsibilities better.
God speed.