9 ways to increase your mental fitness

How does one increase their mental fitness? See the list below for a couple ideas on how to flex that mental fitness muscle:

1. Guided imagery  - a relaxation strategy that focuses your imagination to create a peaceful image in your mind

2. Gratitude - make a short list to practice being grateful for the things in your life

3. Mindful activities - participate in an activity that takes your mind of stressors

4. Breathing exercises - such as deep breathing or box breathing

5. Sleep - rest and digest

6. Exercise - one important way to improve psychological well being

7. Journaling - can help you express the thoughts, emotions and feelings you experienced throughout the day

8. Reading - another relaxation technique

9. Playing games - one way to keep your mind sharp and test your reasoning

Try one out today and see what happens!