On World Mental Health
Day, furthering Reebok’s philosophy of adapting holistic fitness as a way of
life, Reebok Mind Coach Vrinda Mehta shares how mental health
can be kept in check through positive life habits.
The truth is that our body
and mind are not separate identities, they are one. Our mind is our subtle self
while our bodies are the gross self. On an average we have 60,000-70,000 thoughts
in a day and a large percentage of these thoughts are stressful especially
during the current times. This excessive stress energy is connected to almost
all lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases,
obesity, depression, anxiety and much more.
We cannot always control what happens around us but what happens within us can
be brought under our control with true knowledge, diligent practice, and
patience. Just like we follow a healthy diet and a regular exercise
routine for physical fitness we need to have a healthy mental diet of positive
thoughts, emotions and regular breathing exercise or pranayama to ensure mental
wellbeing.
Here are a few simple tips that you can incorporate in your daily routine for
your mental wellbeing:
1. Begin your day with the 5 basic Pranayama or breathing techniques: The Bhastrika,
Kapalbhati, Anulomvilom, Bhramri and Udgeeth Pranayams. According
to the yogic science, our mind and our breathing are directly connected
2. Include positive affirmations in your pranayama
routine.
3. Become aware of your breath. Get into the habit
of taking slow deep breaths especially when you are stressed out.
4. Surround yourself with positive people. Think and talk about positive things.
5. Keep a gratitude journal. Make a habit of writing down 5
things that you are grateful for each day.
6. Connect with nature. Get some sunshine as it is a
powerful electromagnetic energy that helps in cleansing and
rejuvenation. Reconnect with mother earth by walking barefooted on
grass/sand to destress.
7. Listen to calming soothing music to relieve stress.
8. Get proper sleep by going to bed and waking up at the
same time every day and staying away from electronic gadgets before
bedtime.
9. Consciously develop a habit of being positive in any
given scenario and truly grateful for all that you already have.
Follow these tips and tricks to achieve a healthy state of
mind and keep your mental health positive.
.JPG)
