Mental Fit: Pause the Inner Critic
- Cheryl Edinbyrd
- Jul 3
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 8
Introduction
Brief explanation of mental fitness and its importance.
Encouragement to check in with one’s thoughts and reflect on their kindness and helpfulness.
Reframing Negative Thoughts
Recognize the inner critic and its impact on mental health.
Practical exercise:
- Instead of thinking, "I should be doing more…," reframe to, "I’m doing my best with what I have—and that’s enough today."
Emphasis on the importance of practicing presence over perfection.
Emotional Fit: Feel It, Don’t Fight It
Understanding that emotions are messengers, not problems.
Importance of acknowledging feelings rather than suppressing them.
Practical exercise:
- Name the emotion and its cause: "I feel ___ because ___."
- Breathing technique: Place a hand over the heart and breathe deeply.
Encouragement to give permission to feel.
Physical Fit: Move with Intention
The concept of inviting the body to move rather than pushing it.
Importance of small, intentional movements for overall wellness.
Practical somatic reset exercise:
- Stand/sit tall, roll shoulders back and down.
- Take 3 slow breaths while stretching arms overhead.
- Exhale and release tension by shaking hands.
- Grounding affirmation: "I am grounded. I am safe. I am here."
You Deserve to Be Well—In All Ways
Wellness is a sacred journey, not an act of selfishness.
Acknowledgment that healing can be achieved through small, consistent actions.
Prompt for self-reflection:
- "What’s one thing I can do to support my mind, my heart, or my body—just for me?"
Encouragement to act on the reflection with softness and care.
Ongoing Support and Community
Assurance that wellness is a journey best navigated with support.
Invitation to connect with The Tree of Life Birth Counseling & Wellness Center.
A recognition of the various seasons of life and the importance of community for support.
Call to Action
Encourage readers to seek help and explore resources.
Provide contact information for The Tree of Life Birth Counseling & Wellness Center for those in need of support.
Conclusion
Reiterate the significance of
Encourage a holistic approach to self-care and healing.
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