four key focuses to help you “be kind to your mind”
"Be kind to your mind" is a phrase that emphasizes the importance of taking care of one's mental health and well-being. It’s to encourage you to treat yourself with compassion, understanding, and patience. Just as you may prioritize taking care of your physical health by eating well, exercising, and getting enough rest. Being kind to your mind involves practices such as self-care, prayer, self-compassion, and seeking support when needed. “Be kind to your mind” reminds us to be gentle with ourselves, to acknowledge our emotions, and to take steps to nurture our mental and emotional health.
how to be kind to your mind
TROUBLESHOOT YOUR THOUGHTS
Clear your mind of negative or unhelpful thoughts. Focus on the positive in your life and the potentiality of goodness that will come your way from pushing towards the good.
PRAY FOR CLARITY
Often times we get lost in ourselves and cloud our minds with confusing burdens of the world, when our minds should be set on peace, set on understanding, and set on whats true. Set on things within our control that are actually meant for us.
LIVE IN THE NOW
A lot of doubt and fear stem’s from “what if [ insert negative outcome]” which then hinders focus. Redirect. Redirect. Redirect. Take a moment to reflect on what is happening in front of you, what you can see, what you can touch. Redirect your attention to the now.
POINT OUT THE POSITIVE
When it gets too tough to focus on anything else but the negative, point out the tangible positives. Write down all the good in your life, show gratitude for things, and pray the Lord open your heart to more of His goodness.
TREAT YOURSELF WITH COMPASSION
Do you treat yourself like you would treat a friend who needs encouragement? Do you give yourself support and understanding? Or do you become harsh and critical on yourself? Be aware of what you say to yourself, be more friendly, be more kind, be more understanding.
People often tell us to focus on sleeping more, moving more, eating better, set a goal and stick to it, etc. These are very goal driven practices, but what about when you are so closed in by negative thoughts you can hardly focus on those things? This is where these focuses come in, get out of that negative “funk” first, then the next step can be applying goal driven practices.
