What is Mind Energy?

Mind Energy is the inner resource that fuels your confidence, motivation, focus and problem-solving skills. It lays the foundation for achieving your goals. Mind Energy is the resource that enables you to maximise every other capacity you have.

What depletes Mind Energy?

Here are some situations that depletes Mind Energy:

HERE ARE SOME SITUATIONS THAT DEPLETES MIND ENERGY:

Criticisms by self or others
Unexpected setbacks
Major life events
Having multiple demand to attend to
Work stress

How to Help Self?

Here are some ways to boost your Mind Energy:

Gift of Gratitude – Gratitude is appreciation of all that you have while celebrating the present. This will program your mind to recognize anything small or big, such as memories with your loved ones, achievements of the day, having great wi-fi and internet access! You will gradually experience a mood change, from gloomy, low and hostile to a sense of satisfaction and positivity.

Sleep hygiene- Maintaining your sleep schedule, that is getting sleep for at least 7-8 hours every night can help your system recharge for the next day to carry on another day. While sleeping, the brain releases growth hormones that help one not only grow but also repair.

Sharing your feelings with someone you trust- It could give you a much needed relief letting someone trusted know what all you’ve been through and how you have been feeling. Letting a trusted person know about what you’ve been through, and how you’re feeling, can give you the much needed relief. It helps you gain another perspective.

Exercise– Daily exercise or any sort of physical movement is beneficial as it boosts up your mood by increasing brain chemicals known as endorphins (feel-good hormones) that can pump in more energy and make you feel better. You can start small by doing something you enjoy. Taking a walk, going for a run, doing regular chores at home, or dancing to some music of your choice.

How to Help Others?

Here are some ways to boost Mind Energy of your loved ones:

Be a patient listener of their experience- Being able to share the experience they are going through helps them vent out the locked up feelings. Sometimes, simply having someone to listen to can be immensely comforting and provide immense comfort. It is one of the best help you could provide. It helps them feel at ease when worked up.

Ask them the ways you could help – Let your friend or family member know that you are available to talk or spend time together when they need it. Having a space to communicate that would help them be vocal about their difficulties and ask for support when they need it.

Try not to undermine their condition: If your loved ones share how they feel, try to give importance to it. You can avoid saying things like “I know how you feel” or “You will be fine.” This needs to be more helpful. Instead, please support them by offering encouraging words and reminding them of their strengths.

Encourage them to seek professional aid: In case the situation keeps impacting their quality of life and decisions, support them to consult with a health care professional who will be able to assess the situation better, offer a diagnosis, and provide suitable treatment options.