Essentials for a healthy mind from ‘The Only 127 Things You Need’
Written on July 5, 2008
The Only 127 Things You Need: A Guide To Life’s Essentials by Donna Wilkinson (Tarcher/Penguin, 2008) lists the following essentials for a healthy mind, each further broken down into “essential components”:
- Love and connection: “the ability to form close bonds with others” and “the capacity to give and receive emotional support”
- A sense of control: “A strong belief in your own capabilities,” “resilience,” “optimism and humor,” and “a sense of purpose.”
- Mindfulness and acceptance: “the ability to be present,” “the ability to observe without judgment or criticism,” and “the capacity to notice new things.”
- The ability to be real: “honest self-reflection,” “the capacity to express and feel uncomfortable emotions,” “acceptance of self and others, warts and all,” and “the courage to live your own life.”
- Physical and mental exercise: “regular physical activity” plus “meditation and other mental exercise.”
(extracted from p. 245-308)
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