Take care of your mind

Boost your self esteem newsletter Issue # 7

What is the mind? You don't find the mind anywhere in the body, you find the brain. Let's say that the mind is like the software and the body is the hardware. It perceives, thinks, recognizes and experiences and reacts to the environment.

According to the dictionary is defined as: "The human consciousness that originates in the brain and is manifested especially in thought, perception, emotion, will, memory, and imagination." It is responsible of our thoughts and feelings, is the seat of the faculty of reason, is were we remember, judge, held our intentions.

How do we develop our mind and specially a healthy one? through meditation. If you take care of your mind you will start feeling good mentally and boost your self esteem . Nurturing your mind is really important for your mental health.

Tips take care of your Mind - Mental health

Listen to your mind: do you have negative and defeating thoughts?. Don't get hook nor resist them, just skip them. Learn to master your inner talk . Start by becoming aware that you are having negative thoughts. Have you ever found yourself making a mistake and thinking: "I am a stupid. I will never get this right". The only way to master your defeating talk is being aware and taking action in the present moment. Take care of your mental health by mastering your inner talk.
Self-help books : try to read books that are positive and improve you life. Read as often as you can and learn from other people lives. This habit will help you to stay positive and will empower you.
Support groups: there are several support groups in the communities that can help you to understand more clearly what is going on in your life.
Meditation: is one of the best tools you have to master your mind. With meditation you will learn to be still and listen to your thoughts and emotions. Eventually and with practice you will enter the silence. There are several types of meditations. You can start by following your breath, do minfulness or practice a mantra. Meditate every day at least for 15 minutes. You will get less anxious and more centered.
Mental health professional if you are overwhelmed or too pessimistic, or even depressed . Go to a therapist and talk about your thoughts and concerns. There are different kind of therapist that can help you to take care of your mental health.
Surround yourself with supportive people. Be with people that are optmistic and that value and respect you.

Remeber to take care of your mind, it is escencial for your mental health.

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Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind. Ralph Waldo Emerson