Mindset is far more than simply mental health

Your mindset is your belief system, your perspective, and the lens through which you choose to see life.  It affects not just your mental health, but every area of your life, including your physical health.

When you have a positive mindset, you are more likely to take care of yourself and make healthy choices. You’re more likely to exercise, eat nutritious foods, and get enough sleep.

The good news is that you can alter your mentality and even modify your viewpoint on almost anything. 

There are some belief systems, basic ideas, and mindset practices that we’ve probably been performing our entire life. These may have stemmed from our family members, parents, and society. We can change these mindset patterns that no longer serve us and work to adopt healthier ones.

One powerful way to shift your mindset for the better is through self-compassion.

This involves being kind and understanding towards yourself, even when you make a mistake or experience difficult emotions.

Research shows that self-compassion leads to many positive outcomes including:

• greater happiness
• healthier eating habits
• more motivation
• better interpersonal skills
• less depression

How you think about your relationships is another mindset factor that impacts physical health. People who believe that social support is important for health and well-being, as well as those who think their partner is supportive and caring, are better able to maintain physical health.

It is easier to maintain excellent physical health practices when you have a healthy attitude.

Even if you don’t have a positive state of mind right now, it’s never too late to start working on it. With effort and patience, you may cultivate a more optimistic outlook that will benefit both your physical and mental health.

Concentrate on your current thinking rather than the mindset you believe you should have. 

When you concentrate on moving forward, your action steps will follow. Make a concerted effort to shift your thinking and begin practicing self-compassion in order to be your best, healthiest self.

Best,

Dr. Asha Prasad
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