Five Quick Tips For A Stronger You.

Building personal strength, both mentally and physically, is a gradual process that requires consistent effort. There are numerous ways to develop and enhance your strength; physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Some of the tips we see often. Tips like setting goals (easier said than done) and developing self-discipline (hard when dealing with “squirrel”) often set us, those who are neurodivergent, up for failure.

We’d like to offer you 5 tips that will help you develop personal strength and resilience.

1.  Maintain a healthy diet. It’s important to have nutritious foods that support your energy levels, healthy brain function, and overall health. Some delicious and easy-to-prepare snacks can be found here; Creative Brain Busting Meals and Foods. Along with a healthy diet be sure to stay hydrated. Drinking enough water throughout the day is vital to optimal kidney function, improved brain function, reduced joint inflammation, and ensuring our heart stays strong.
2.  Exercise to the best of your ability. Engage in a balanced exercise routine that includes strength training, cardio, and flexibility exercises to the extent that you can. There are chair-based and bed-based yoga and other exercise programs available. Exercise, at the very least some kind of regular movement, improves not only your physical strength but also your mental well-being.
3. Relax and practice mindfulness. Incorporate activities like mindfulness walking, meditation, or deep breathing into your routine to manage stress and maintain mental clarity. A calm mind contributes to overall strength. Check out our Calm Mind course.
4.  Get enough sleep. Rest is essential for recovery and maintaining strength. Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night to recharge your body and mind. This is something we talk about in our workshops. We understand how difficult it is to pack 8 hours into one night, but focusing on getting quality sleep helps increase the amount of time you actually sleep. We have two great articles to get you started; On Sleep by Isaac Peterson and Sleep 101 by Kim Thompson.
5.  Learn new things. What a fun and engaging way to keep our minds active and our bodies healthy. Expand your knowledge and skills by learning to play new board games or card games and even video games, reading books, taking courses online or in a classroom or community workshops, learn from the experiences and perspectives of others. Staying curious and open-minded strengthens your mental faculties.

Embrace opportunities that will help you become stronger, healthier, and more resilient. When faced with a setback focus on what you can learn from the experience.

 

Gloria's career as an independent nonprofit consultant, trainer, and writer spans over 30 years giving her lots to talk about. She has a deep passion for sustainability, both environmentally and organizationally. Enjoy her perspectives on life, community, development, and tales from her virtual world travels.