Body and mind: an interrelated relationship
Your body is an integral part of your way of thinking. Your body, how it moves, and how you interact with the physical environment around you shape how you think, feel, and behave. Did you know that this relationship between body and mind starts early
Movement is important for everyone, but it is especially important for babies and toddlers. Mobile children reach faster cognitive stages.
Exercise can help improve mental health and academic achievement, according to Belloc:
Research shows that motivating children to move is important not only for their physical health, but also for their mental health. Aerobics is not only for children.
Exercises and their benefits for the elderly
Belloc believes that exercise is no less important for older people, because it can promote aging health both mentally and physically.
There are clear differences in brain health in older adults who are more physically fit compared to their more sedentary counterparts. And these differences have consequences for thinking and reasoning as well as for memory.
5 ways to improve the connection between body and mind
1-take active breaks:
Take active breaks from work or annoying problems to give your brain a chance to regroup and reboot. Physically moving away from the problem for a few minutes may help you solve it.
2-take care of your body posture and expressions:
Your body posture and expressions are not just reflections of your mind, they can affect your mood. Stand tall to help give yourself confidence and to send a signal to those around you. Also pay attention to your facial expressions; your brain uses your expressions as signals to feel emotions. “Smiling can actually make you feel happier.”
3-writing to relieve stress:
Journaling can help you deal with the stress of the exam or your worries in everyday life. Actually writing fears out of your mind (by putting pen to paper) has positive performance results, and reducing this stress affects your health in good ways too.
4-spend time in nature:
Spend as much time in nature as you can, devote time to meditation. New science shows that walking in the forest rejuvenates our brain and improves our ability to pay attention and concentrate.
5-practice meditation:
Meditation, even for a few minutes a day, can help relieve anxiety and chronic pain. It can also help with self-control, which can be useful in getting rid of bad habits, such as smoking or emotional eating.
The science behind the relationship between body and mind
The little things we do can have a big impact…
If we could understand the science behind how the body affects the brain, we would be in a great position to ensure that we always do our best when it matters most.