{"id":2756,"date":"2023-02-20T08:00:16","date_gmt":"2023-02-20T16:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tybeeacupuncture.com\/?p=2756"},"modified":"2023-01-30T14:02:29","modified_gmt":"2023-01-30T22:02:29","slug":"6-ways-to-stay-mentally-strong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tybeeacupuncture.com\/6-ways-to-stay-mentally-strong\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Ways to Stay Mentally Strong"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Just as we develop our physical muscles to gain strength and maintain our health, we also need to pay attention to strengthening our mental muscles. Learning to develop mental strength can help in many ways from overcoming challenging situations, to learning from and bouncing back from failure to viewing these challenges as opportunities for growth. Read on for six healthy habits you can develop to maintain your mental strength.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Not only is regular exercise good for our physical health, but it also does wonders for our mental health. When you exercise, your body releases endorphins which trigger all sorts of benefits. Exercise ties your brain and body together and can improve your mood and energy levels over the long term. And this benefit isn\u2019t limited to one specific exercise. Everything from running\/walking to weight or resistance training to yoga and meditation can boost your brain power.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n While everyone is different, most experts agree that people should regularly get 7-8 hours of sleep per night. Not maintaining regular, good sleep can cause a variety of issues. If you have had multiple nights of tossing and turning then you know the brain fog, stress and anxiety that can come throughout the next day. Create a nighttime routine that helps to set you up for success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n One advantage to exercising those mental muscles can provide an important long-term benefit. <\/span>Harvard Medical School<\/span><\/a> believes that learning a new skill may slow down cognitive decline as you age. Don\u2019t be afraid to challenge yourself by learning a new language, instrument or taking up a new hobby like photography or painting. If none of those options sounds appealing, try puzzles or crosswords which have also been found to help with improving memory and cognitive functioning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This is a key trait among many mentally strong people. Being thankful, or practicing gratitude, can be a powerful tool with scientifically proven benefits. Rather than focus on the negative and let a problem boil over, people who practice gratitude improve empathy and can keep toxic responses in check (nobody wants to be around someone resentful or envious).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nExercise Regularly<\/b><\/h3>\n
Sleep is More Important that you Think<\/b><\/h3>\n
Be a Lifelong Learner<\/b><\/h3>\n
Practice Gratitude<\/b><\/h3>\n