How to Have a Healthy Mind
A fit mind can achieve mental balance – a vital ingredient for exercise to be how we’d really like it; more fun, more effective and much more sustainable. Here are a few things you can try to have a fit mind.
1) Learn how to meditate. Sharpen your focus and relax your mind. Try our free Take10 program to see how you can apply mindfulness to everyday life.
2) Understand your motivation. What do you really want from your workout? Once this is clear, you’re much more likely to achieve your goals.
3) Set realistic goals. Aim too high and you’ll become disappointed. Identify the small steps and you’ll be on your way to a long, steady and successful journey.
4) Create a new habit. Same place, same time is crucial, so find a space and time in the diary when you know you can make it happen.
5) Use your imagination. Mentally rehearsing your exercise is proven to give quicker results and boost your confidence. Professional athletes have done this for decades – join them!
6) Think less, do more. Use mindfulness to retain your focus on the present moment. Let go of your passing thoughts and enjoy a more focused, productive workout.
7) Be flexible. Things don’t always go to plan, so when you miss a session or two – just accept it and get going again the very next day.
8) Have fun! Exercise is inherently fun; don’t push so hard you lose sight of this. Instead of your workout feeling like a chore, appreciate it as time out of a busy day.
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1) Learn how to meditate. Sharpen your focus and relax your mind. Try our free Take10 program to see how you can apply mindfulness to everyday life.
2) Understand your motivation. What do you really want from your workout? Once this is clear, you’re much more likely to achieve your goals.
3) Set realistic goals. Aim too high and you’ll become disappointed. Identify the small steps and you’ll be on your way to a long, steady and successful journey.
4) Create a new habit. Same place, same time is crucial, so find a space and time in the diary when you know you can make it happen.
5) Use your imagination. Mentally rehearsing your exercise is proven to give quicker results and boost your confidence. Professional athletes have done this for decades – join them!
6) Think less, do more. Use mindfulness to retain your focus on the present moment. Let go of your passing thoughts and enjoy a more focused, productive workout.
7) Be flexible. Things don’t always go to plan, so when you miss a session or two – just accept it and get going again the very next day.
8) Have fun! Exercise is inherently fun; don’t push so hard you lose sight of this. Instead of your workout feeling like a chore, appreciate it as time out of a busy day.
