Terri's Tuesday Tip of the Week: Terri's Tuesday Tip of the Week

The strength of your mind determines the quality of your life. ― Edmond Mbiaka

A powerful physical body is only the result of an even more powerful mind. – Michael D’Aulerio

Increasing the strength of our minds is the only way to reduce the difficulty of life. ― Mokokoma Mokhonoana

Over the last few weeks, Terri’s Tuesday Tip of the Week has been discussing improving mental fitness through positive self-talk, visualizing, journaling, physical fitness, tantalizing conversations and games.

Throughout 2019, the author has been questioning the next mental fitness exercise…reading. The author greatly enjoys reading about history and military topics. However, through her research on mental fitness, the author has been challenged to expand her reading categories.

Research indicates that by varying reading topics individuals challenge their minds to learn about different ideas and concepts, contemplate different time periods and cultures, etc. This knowledge provides individuals the opportunity to synthesize information read, discuss what they learned while having conversations with friends with different perspectives and analyze different parts of life. By analyzing information, individuals have the opportunity to work on their mental fitness.

For example, science is not a strength of the author. Recently, she took time to research Apollo 11 due to the 50^th anniversary of the landing on the moon. Through her research, the author learned that the spacesuits worn during Apollo 11 were actually hand sewn. Furthermore, she learned that the spacesuits worn during the walk on the moon were never cleaned after returning to earth providing scientists the opportunity to analyze the moon dust on the suits in recent years. The author took her own advice and discussed these topics with friends when they went to the National Mall to participate in the historic events about Apollo 11 landing on the moon providing her the opportunity to work on her mental fitness!

One thought on the television…many articles and even the author are often proponents of turning off the television. However, the author would suggest readers take time to determine if television is beneficial. In her research about Apollo 11, the author learned that the spacesuits were hand sewn via a news story. The author has often reviewed various stations on television such as the Smithsonian channel, History channel, etc. providing great insights for the author. The author is suggesting that the television can be beneficial if the reader uses it for good purposes.

CHALLENGE: Read an article about something that is outside your comfort zone and then discuss with a friend or family member.

Resources

· Today Show Segment about Space Suit - https://youtu.be/s1nfA1yAndk

· https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/mental-fitness#techniques

· http://infographicaday.com/18-things-mentally-strong-people-do/

· https://www.stepjockey.com/blog/twenty-amazing-stair-climbing-facts

· https://truweight.in/blog/weight-loss/10-benefits-of-climbing-stairs.html

· https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/ten-tips/10-tips-to-improve-your-mental-fitness

· https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/mental-fitness#mindbody-connection

· https://hbfit.com/what-is-mental-fitness-tips-to-train-your-brain/

· https://www.hprc-online.org/articles/physical-fitness-good-for-your-mind-too

· https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1361002/