Sane Mind
Dr. Curly Blogs
Sane Mind: Protect your mind: The Brain
Your brain is not only one of the most important organs in the human body; it is also the most complex. This three-pound organ is the seat of intelligence, interpreter of the senses, initiator of body movement, and controller of behavior. The brain is the source of all the qualities that define our humanity. The brain is the crown jewel of the human body.
Ways to protect your brain:
Protect your brain from physical trauma some of the injuries to your brain can occur due to head trauma. Head trauma can result from blows to the head, which damage brain tissue, blood vessels, nerves or other areas of the brain. Many accidents cannot be prevented, but you can do things to reduce the likelihood of sustaining brain trauma.
Use helmets and seatbelts
Not abusing drugs or alcohol
Rejecting physical, emotional, or sexual abuse
Expecting and accepting R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Giving R-E-S-P-E-C-T to yourself and others
Stress Reduction
It is important to practice Stress Reduction to enhance your quality of life, and protect your brain. Stress Reduction starts with identifying the sources of stress in your life. Stress can be very harmful. Stress can affect your body, mood, and behavior. It is important to identify your stressors to help combat symptoms that may occur. Below are some of the symptoms that are indicators of too much pressure that can come from you, school, or home. Behavior and feelings that may be indicative of stress:
How you can reduce stress in your life:
1. Change the situation:
2. Take Control of the Situation:
3. Change your response to the Stressor
4. Don’t try to control the uncontrollable.
Unhealthy Ways to Handle Stress:
Smoking/Drinking/Overeating or under eating/ Withdrawal from friends, family, and activities/Sleeping too much Healthy Ways to Handle Stress:
Go for a walk in the mall/ Talk to a friend/Read a Book/Taking a refreshing bath/Go to the movies/Exercise
SANE MIND –TRAPS TO AVOID
Avoid Alcohol Abuse
Avoid Drug Abuse
Avoid Pseudo-Intimacy
Avoid Bullying & Violence
Avoid Stealing
Avoid Poor Self-Esteem
Avoid High Stress Situations
SANE MIND –KEYS TO SUCCESS
Take responsibility for Your Actions
Recognizing the Important Things In Life Learn to Recognize True Intimacy
Delayed Gratification
Get Mental Health Help if You Need It
Embrace Protective Behavior
Embrace Abstinence
Be an Advocate for Violence Prevention
Mission Board Review
NONSENSE OUT
Brain Damage
Harm to Others
Jail & Incarceration Trust Breaker
Allows for Abuse
STD’s & Pregnancy
Incarceration
Fear of Incarceration Lung Cancer
NONSENSE IN
Alcohol & Marijuana
Bullying
Illegal Drugs
Lying
Poor Self-Esteem
Pseudo-intimacy
Violence
Stealing
Tobacco
Gambling
SENSES IN
Nutritious Food
Respect Yourself
Respect Others
Truth
True Intimacy
Empathy
Social Responsibility
Giving to Others
SENSES OUT
Healthy Mind & Body
Good Self-Esteem
Treat Others Well
Builds Trust
True Love
Helpful to Society
Building Your Community
Healthy Mind & Body
Safe Community
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