Get Your Mind Right
“Your life is a reflection of your thoughts.
If you change your thinking, you change your life.”
– Brian Tracy
Deep Squats (Thoughts)
I remember a story from a preacher that went something like this. A man questioned another man why he went to church every week. “Because I need to hear the message.” Then he asked him what the message was last week. “I don’t exactly remember. I also can’t tell you what I ate for all my meals last week. But, they fed me and met my needs in the moment.” As such, I will continue to preach the gospel of physical and mental diet, exercise and discipline. Hope you enjoy the encouragement.
Exercise offers numerous benefits for mental health, significantly enhancing overall well-being. Physical activity stimulates the release of endorphins—natural brain chemicals that promote feelings of happiness and reduce the perception of pain. Regular exercise also helps regulate stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, leading to improved mood and a greater sense of calm. Even moderate activities such as walking or yoga can provide noticeable emotional relief, making exercise an accessible tool for stress management (Harvard Health Publishing).
In addition to mood enhancement, exercise is strongly linked to reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression. Research has shown that consistent physical activity can be as effective as medication or therapy for some individuals in managing mild to moderate depression. Movement promotes better sleep, boosts self-esteem, and provides a sense of accomplishment—all of which contribute to improved emotional resilience. Engaging in exercise can also serve as a healthy coping mechanism, replacing less constructive habits (Mayo Clinic).
Exercise supports cognitive function and brain health, which are crucial for maintaining mental clarity and reducing the risk of cognitive decline. Activities that involve coordination and concentration, such as dance or team sports, challenge the brain and improve focus, memory, and decision-making. Physical activity also increases blood flow to the brain, encouraging the growth of new neural connections and enhancing overall brain performance (CDC). These effects are particularly important as people age or deal with high cognitive demands.
Beyond the biological and psychological benefits, exercise often involves social interaction, which can reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness. Joining a fitness class, walking group, or sports team provides opportunities to connect with others, fostering a sense of community and belonging. This social engagement is a key factor in maintaining good mental health, especially for those struggling with depression or anxiety (Mental Health Foundation). In this way, exercise not only strengthens the body but also supports emotional and social well-being.
See you in class.
Tim
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Overheard in Class:
“You’re like a weeble.”
Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life by: Brian Tracy
A self-help guide offering tools for readers to transform patterns of thinking, discover potential and achieve personal and professional success.
Brian Tracy offers a proven plan for transforming your life by changing the way you think about yourself and your potential. What you think has a profound effect on what you do and how you do it. But your thoughts aren’t set in stone. Just like you can learn to ride a bike or play chess, you can also learn to control your thinking and control your life.
Based on Tracy’s thirty years of experience as a successful businessman and speaker, Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life presents twelve powerful principles that will help anyone get on the road to a better, more fulfilling professional and personal life. Each chapter offers inspirational stories, along with exercises that help you train yourself to think and act like the successful person you truly are.
Tim’s Takeaway: I’m very hardheaded. It takes a lot of immersion for things to soak in. This is just another bucket of psychological goodness going towards trying to absorb something positive. I listen on headphones to put it as close to my brain as possible.
