Are you mind fit?

You’ve probably got a gym membership, or you make some provision in a very busy diary for your physical fitness. When it comes to our minds, they are often out of sight and out of mind, but we can all change that.

The mind runs the show. It works hard for us all day, every day, and maintenance, let alone care, is often the last thing many of us would think about. In fact, we don’t often consider its needs until we are having a difficulty that interferes with our lives or our work. Once we experience enough discomfort, we take action. Surely that’s not a great way to think about mind fitness?

So what is mind fitness?

Mind fitness can be about doing a number of things, and it can be simple. It might be a preventative measure or all about maintaining mental wellbeing.

My top tips:

• Mindfulness.
• Taking regular breaks.
• Making time to exercise.

Mind fitness might also be about managing stress and anxiety, or noticing when your mood, energy or motivation needs more attention.

My top tips:

• Learning relaxation techniques and breathing exercises.
• Trying meditation or mindfulness.
• Exploring helpful changes at home and at work.

Starting a mind fitness habit can help every one of us feel and perform better, just as we know physical fitness does. I think it’s time we cared more for our minds and made a little more time for this new fitness habit in our diaries.

Are you ready to get mind fit?