The Healthy Mind Platter By Dr Dan Siegel and David Rock

Seven daily essential mental activities to optimise brain
matter and create well-being.


The Healthy Mind Platter has seven daily essential mental
activities necessary for optimum mental health. These essential
mental activities strengthen your brain’s internal connections
and your connections with other people and the world around you.


The idea around The Healthy Mind Platter is to become
aware of the full range of essential mental activities, and as
with essential nutrients, make sure that at least every day we
are bringing the right ingredients into our mental diet, even if
for just a bit of time.


One way to use the platter idea is to map out an average
day and see what amounts of time you spend in each essential
mental activity. 


Like a balanced diet, there are many combinations that can work
well. Here is a list of the 7 essential mental activities.
SLEEP TIME: When we give the brains the rest it needs to
consolidate learning and recover from experiences of thePHYSICAL
TIME: When we move our bodies, aerobically if possible, which
strengthens our brain and contributes to ourFOCUS TIME: When we
focus closely on tasks in a goal-oriented way minimizingCONNECTION
TIME: When we connect with other people, ideally in person, or take
time to appreciate the natural world around us. This activates the
brain’s relationalPLAYTIME: When we allow ourselves to be
spontaneous or creative, enjoying new experiences which helps make
new connections in theDOWNTIME: When we are not focused. Without a
specific goal in mind and let our mind wander or rest, which helps
the brainTIME-IN: When we quietly reflect on our inner-world of
thoughts, feelings, images helps better integrate the brain and
bring clam and

How much time each day do you give to these essential mental
activities?


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