The Mind

The mind can be hard to define: even the dictionary describes it as 'an element'. But the fact that we have one is most likely what separates us from our animal cousins. Our minds shape our world, our position in it and how we feel about it.

 

Dr. Daniel Siegel, a professor of psychiatry at the UCLA uses The Triangle of Well-Being as a way to encourage optimal mental health. He explains that each point (the brain, the mind and our relationships) can influence each other and by being mindful or more aware of these, we can gain more control of our emotions and respond rather than react.

 

Something I like to use to create healthy, daily habits is the balance wheel. It doesn't have to be as structured as I've put here - it's just my example and everyone will have a different ideal wheel. By following this wheel, I feel I not only gain the most from my days but also ensure a holistically running system. My physical needs are met through sleep, exercise and nutrition and my brain (including my mind) is satisfied by stimulating both the left and right sides through meditation, journalling, learning, creativity, connection and work.