Nutrition for the Mind
Some people watch what they eat, but how many are careful about how they nourish their minds?
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Some people watch what they eat, but how many are careful about how they nourish their minds?
We’ve all gotten so used to being busy that we haven’t taken the time to think about what it means to our lives. Being busy allows us to get things done, but often at too high a price.
Feeling safe and secure is a foundation for mental health, so why don’t we hear more about these feelings and how to increase them?
Instant gratification, without paying attention to the consequences, has become a way of life for many, and it costs us dearly in a variety of ways. It is about more than what we eat, but also about character development, including social awareness, taking responsibility and self-control.
Neuroscience research shows that exercise may benefit brain growth and development even more than we’ve realized, especially in relation to learning and memory.
In all cultures there is a recognition of the healing power of nature — a natural source of healing for the disabled and the well, alike.
Positive psychology is a science that pursues the nature of happiness. It teaches us how to cultivate attitudes, beliefs and behaviors that help build a healthy, happy, robust character. As we learn to modify these core aspects of ourselves, we become more resilient; we become more able to recover and retain happiness.
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