Mental Exercises

Getting and staying mentally fit, just like getting and maintaining a high level of physical fitness, involves hard work, effort, and consistency. Our level of mental fitness determines how effectively we can flourish through adversity, realise our potential, and be happier with our lives - regardless of what the universe has in store.

Brendon Abram combines his first-hand experience with PTSD in the field and years of teaching to offer this practical guide to bringing trauma-sensitive yoga to both clinical and studio settings. Drawing on his work with military veterans, first responders, and survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, he emphasizes the importance of respecting the uniqueness of every individual and demonstrates how to use the foundational principles of yoga to create a safe experience.

Well, you are not alone! Up to 35 percent of top athletes will suffer from mental health issues at some stage in their careers. Some of the greatest athletes of our time have admitted to facing mental health challenges at one point or another. The thing is, champions somehow find a way, so can you!

When a traumatic event occurs, our body triggers its “fight or flight” response. In many scenarios, the emotional reactions of this response get trapped, disrupting the feedback loop between our mind and body, leading to an imbalance in our nervous system function. Over time this can cause chronic stress, pain, high blood pressure, and a weakened immune system. This, alongside regular triggers in our everyday life, will manifest into a disconnection between our mind and body and create a constant feeling of dissociation from our emotions, with minimal control over how we feel.

Chappale Burton, author and survivor of deep childhood trauma, shares his mental struggles and the tools and techniques he used to heal after being abducted, raped at gunpoint and then witnessing the tragic murder of his mother and stepfather at age 8. Unlike other books written by clinicians and therapist, this book offers firsthand strategies and a glimpse into the mind of someone who has experienced several horrific events and emerged stronger.

The Spartans will be forever known as strong warriors, with a simple philosophy of life. Their heroic legacies live on through films and stories. But modern society has fallen far from them. We are now infected with worriers, wimps, and whiners. Of course, we no longer live in the days where our heads could be decapitated by an axe-wielding enemy. But there are still wars to fight. Not wars against armies, but wars against our demons and struggles. There is a lot to learn from the Spartans.

One big secret to growing older with confidence, dignity, and style is hidden in two words: Chair Yoga. Yoga has a host of health benefits that improve the quality of life of older adults. There are forms of yoga that are very gentle on your body and easy to do, and you only need a chair to do it.

Throughout the last three decades, scientists have learned that the brain can be changed and can adjust to various circumstances. The brain continues to develop well into adulthood, they have shown. In fact, the areas of the brain that are used the most may get larger. Additionally, the brain may split and form new pathways for communication. If you feel that your memory or brain is failing, don't panic; there are several ways to boost these areas. Memory is essentially the capacity to recall information that you have already encountered or learned.

In this audiobook, you will learn the benefits of emotional intelligence, particularly how you can use it to develop self-discipline. You will learn how to increase your mental toughness, willpower, and your self-control, and this will help your chances of succeeding in all areas of life. It teaches dozens of techniques that you can use to increase your emotional intelligence, and for each technique, and it has more than 80 exercises. Additionally, it contains a 30-day program of structured daily tasks and exercises which you can follow to acquire the best self-discipline habits.

We spend a third of our lives in bed, but how much do we really understand about what happens when we go to sleep? What's the right amount? Why do we experience jet lag? Is snoring normal? Enter Dr. Meir Kryger, a world authority on the science of sleep, with a comprehensive guide to the science of slumber that combines detailed case studies and pragmatic advice.

Welcome to "Step by Step: Walking's Surprising Health Benefits"! This book explores into the numerous ways that walking may improve your physical and emotional health. Walking offers several advantages that are frequently neglected, such as increasing cardiovascular health and lowering the risk of chronic illnesses, as well as enhancing your mood and relieving anxiety. You'll discover why walking is such a powerful form of fitness and how to effortlessly incorporate it into your regular routine throughout the pages of this book. We'll also provide you pointers and methods to help you make ...

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Immerse yourself in the journey to self-improvement with "Fit for Life," a comprehensive guide committed to guiding you towards embodying a healthier lifestyle. This platinum eBook does more than just provide you with facts; it encapsulates the entire wellness experience. "Fit for Life" is intricately segmented to subtly partake in the journey with you. It grasps you from Chapter 1, initiating you into your fitness journey, soon after, efficiently guiding you to realize your unique wellness objectives. Every reader is urged to assess their current fitness status and aided to create a ...

Grieving is a highly personal experience and reactions differ from person to person. Feelings of loss are arguably the most unique, confusing feelings with which to cope. Therapist and grief expert, Stephanie Jose, understands this. She created Progressing Through Grief as an interactive resource to gently meet you wherever you are today, as you move through your grief and toward healing.

This book tells all the positive aspects of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which has its roots glued with cognition-based therapies. This study helps people with the most difficult times and gives them a ray of light in the darkness. Its primary focus is to introduce positive thoughts in a person’s mind to live the moment and defend themselves against depression, anxiety with strength, and strategies to alter severe emotions causing problems in a person’s life and effective interpersonal communication.

Break free from anxiety with this powerful, practical guide. "Anxiety Released" offers proven strategies and step-by-step techniques that create lasting change. Discover research-based methods that have helped thousands find relief.

Have you tried to develop a champion mindset but were confronted with fear, doubt and disbelief? Do you want to learn how to develop amazing mental toughness, resilience and optimism for achieving greatness in life? If so, then this powerful book, Sports Psychology for Athletes 2.0, will teach you how to think, train and eat for optimal physical and mental performance!

Discover the secrets to aging gracefully in the digital age with "Age with Grace: Technology & ChatGPT for Healthy Aging - Compact Edition." This informative guide delves into the science of aging and provides practical strategies for maintaining physical and mental health as you age. Harness the power of technology, including innovations like ChatGPT, to support healthy aging and stay informed about the latest breakthroughs in age-related research. In "Age with Grace," you'll explore: • The biological and physiological processes of aging, including cellular aging, hormonal changes, and ...

It began in Los Angeles in 1993, when Jaime Lowe was just 16. She stopped sleeping and eating and began to hallucinate - demonically cackling Muppets, faces lurking in windows, Michael Jackson delivering messages from the Neverland Underground. Lowe wrote manifestos and math equations in her diary and drew infographics on her bedroom wall. Eventually hospitalized and diagnosed as bipolar, she was prescribed a medication that came in the form of three pink pills - lithium.

This audiobook is designed to meet the unique needs of seniors over 60. With a focus on safety and ease, you’ll discover the tools to build strength, improve flexibility, and boost your well-being—all at your own pace.