How to Develop a Healthy Mindset
Posted on February 28, 2018 by Allison Sweeney, One of Thousands of Health and Fitness Coaches on Noomii.
Life is bound to throw us curve balls. However, with the correct mindset, we can move through life challenges, & celebrate our growth along the way.
“The more you feed your mind the healthy thoughts it needs, the stronger you become.”
-Vironika Tugaleva
Our minds are powerful weapons. It truly can take less than 10 seconds for us to shame ourselves, and leave us believing we are less than worthy. Life is bound to throw us curve balls. Also to blame, social media, it has a way of making us doubt our appearances and who we are as a person. All of which, leave many of us to struggle with low esteem and self-worth.
Typically, when we think of getting healthy, we focus our minds on our exterior. Right? We hone right in on our physical attributes, and how they are not matching the world’s standards that we are constantly bombarded by. We want to lose weight, start exercising and find a diet program. It is not wrong to want to have a healthy body, but we need to be careful not to overlook our mental health.
Do you take time, on a regular basis, to connect with your inner thoughts? Is there anything festering? If so, we will likely notice that negativity will take a toll on our self-esteem and self-worth.
The good news? We have the capability to “program” our minds. Regardless of what challenges you’re faced with or hurtful feelings you might be thinking, we can reset our minds to free ourselves from negativity.
Here is how…Accept you for…you!
We are constantly comparing ourselves to others; their hair, their clothes, their bodies, their “life”, causing us to doubt ourselves. We are all beautifully unique. Take your focus off of everyone else, and consider how you can be the best you! I promise by self-motivating and self-encouragement, you will begin to live healthier and happier. And, guess what, you’ll be doing it just for you.
Eat healthy:
“We are what we eat.” Not a quote I am very fond of, but it is kinda true. What are you putting into your body? In order for our body to function at its best, we must feed it correctly. Poor eating is guaranteed to affect our brain in a negative way. You will become healthier mentally (and physically) if you eat clean, healthy and wholesome foods. Then, “we are what we eat,” and you’ll be radiant, inside and out.
Check your surroundings:
Who do you surround yourself with daily? Are they positive people? Not that we should be walking around waiting for people to boost our esteem all day long. However, we should feel a sense that those around us believe in us, encourage us, love and care about us and appreciate who we are. Eliminate or set clear boundaries for any relationship that is emotionally destructive. Socialize, go out, experience new things, and don’t ever forget how to have fun.
Stop and smell the roses:
Everything is always pinging and binging at us. Whether it is our phone, computer or daily responsibilities life appears to continually come at us with no break insight. Intentionality is key. Take time to slow down, RELAX, put things on hold, disconnect, enjoy the people around you, take up a new hobby or go for a walk. Do something that makes you happy, something positive that you will look forward to. Create space to rejuvenate; it is critical to your mental health.
Do unto others:
Kind gestures, helping someone out, or sending a quick note to say thank you. Doing kind things for others will make us feel great too.
Reflect:
How are things going? What do you want? Do you have goals that you want to achieve? What could you do to improve you? Be real with yourself. This should not be a shaming or bashing session to dig up any goals you haven’t yet achieved or what not. Rather use this reflection to center yourself and reconnect with your visions and create a plan for change.
Eliminate worry:
Stress and anxiousness are very depleting. What do you worry about? Is there something you can actually do about it? What should you and should you not focus on? A quote I love…
“Worrying is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but doesn’t get you anywhere.”
-Van Wilder
Use all things for good:
Is it when something didn’t work or didn’t go according to your plan that gives us a feeling of failure, OR is it when we quit on ourselves? What’s your passion? Are you passionately pursuing it, or are you hung up on the fact that you “failed?” Pick yourself up, learn from your experiences, develop a new plan, and get back to work!
Communicate how you feel:
Having a healthy mindset, believing we are worthy and centered in who we are gives us a better belief that we can share what we are feeling. Do you bury your feelings? Let things go to avoid dealing with it? Things catch up to us eventually. We must share our feelings and thoughts with others.
Feeling burdened or are things not going how you’d like them to? No shame…that is life. Together we can get you back on the “right” road. Connect with me.
