Mind

Dear Conscience,

On the day of Thursday, I turn to the theme of the Mind. My mind, to be specific.

What’s up?

I don’t think much of my mental health, though I know it would help if I did care for it more. I have ups and downs, I would like to be more in control of my emotions, and make better use of my brain. And in the end, my goals are to feel calm and fulfilled. In some ways, it’s a goal for the mind more than for anything else.

What did I do to date?

I haven’t done much, but a basic step towards this whole effort of self improvement was a mental one. It involved coming back to it, mentally, so that I don’t cast it away as all my previous efforts. The very first step this time, was to write here every day. To create an external conscience to which to keep accountable and sincere. While it may not seem like much, regular journaling here about my journey has been the game changer, I think. The habit of coming back to check in on myself every day is giving me the mental strength to persist through the ups and downs.

What do I plan to do?

I had at one point started a course on the science of happiness. It includes practices to increase base level of happiness. My first goal for the mind is to go back to that course and implement those practices one by one.

What will I do today?

Today is already ending. My plan was to make sure to find a moment in the day to savour. It wasn’t a bad day. But I don’t remember consciously savouring. But it’s a habit I want to start. And any new habit has some false starts before it takes off.

Sincerely,

B.