Mind fitness tends to be disregarded when it comes to overall well-being. There is a common belief that as long as our physical body remains free from ailments, we are healthy. Similarly, if we can independently navigate through daily life without relying on others for physical assistance, we are usually regarded as healthy by society.
However, the state of our minds has been consistently overlooked. Often, we fail to recognize when our mental faculties deteriorate, making it difficult to find clarity even in the simplest aspects of life. Consequently, we tend to shy away from challenges due to the fear of failure.
A healthy mind helps navigate through life effortlessly bringing us in flow with nature. It makes peace and joy our permanent way of being.
There are certain mental conditions that are necessary for performing daily tasks. In this regard, we can identify certain criteria for distinguishing between healthy and unhealthy minds.
A healthy mind
- is alert and active
- is able to get clarity when reading and listening
- is open to challenges and enjoys them
- is able to make right decisions in most of the cases
- is able to categorize data
- is able to process information
- remembers what the person feels is necessary
- is open to new experiences
- is open to receive feedback
- is open to opinions and agrees to mutually disagree joyfully
A unhealthy mind
- is the one which is dull and lazy
- is not open to new ideas and activities
- finds it difficult to process information
- finds it difficult to put across ideas
- finds it difficult to express especially when it comes to love
- finds it difficult to say ‘no’ to others
Exercises
Third Eye Chakra Meditation
- Sit with spine straight & eyes closed.
- Take 3-5 deep breaths.
- Bring your awareness on your third eye between eyebrows.
- Internally gaze on third eye chakra.
- Do this for 5 minutes.
- Relax keeping your eyes closed.
- Take 3-5 deep breaths.
- Open your eyes and relax
Practice Concentration & Memory
- Take any object or picture.
- Look at it from all angles. Notice the details carefully.
- Keep the object aside
- Take 3-5 deep breaths and then internally visualize the details of the object.
- Take a paper and pen. With full focus in the present moment, draw the object based on memory.
- Compare your drawing with the object to check if you missed any point.
- Do this exercise once daily.