Some time ago, I developed the concept of “Competent Person’s Disease” which I consider synonymous with being addicted to 2nd place. Over time, I have become increasingly convinced of this phenomenon – which I consider to be one of the most self-limiting behavior patterns that I observe. A major problem with being addicted to 2nd…
Most people who eat healthy have something in common with those people who exercise regularly and those people who meditate and those people who consistently try to see the good in others. Actually they have several things in common – including maintaining a healthy lifestyle and exercising self-discipline. But the thing they have in common…
In July, for the first time since I started posting blogs – with the goal of posting three a month, I didn’t post a single blog. There have been months when I only posted two, but this is my first blog in over a month. I hope that some of you noticed and maybe even…
Arnold Palmer, the legendary golfer, is author of some of my favorite quotes, and one of my favorites among them is that, “Winning isn’t everything, but wanting it is”. While the quote was designed to apply specifically to golf, and it can easily be generalized to all other sports, the concept is really meaningful in…
I’ve got a cure for those of you who have gotten into a rut and are living life without enthusiasm. I’m not talking about depression. I’m talking to those of you who living life in neutral. You may feel unenthused about your job – but you do it. You may feel unappreciated at home –…
In a few short hours, most TV sets in America will be tuned to the Super Bowl. While the motivations of some watchers will be oriented toward the commercials (which have taken on a life of their own) or the halftime show or the food that accompanies the many Super Bowl watching parties, most viewers…
If you have a clear goal and the motivation to pursue it, it’s usually wrong to quit when the going gets tough and the goal seems to be elusive. Not only do you deprive yourself of something that may be attainable with a little extra effort or a fresh way of thinking, but you also…
As the New Year approaches, it is natural to want to focus on plans for the future, changes that we’d like to make, and hopes for improvement in ourselves, our community, and the rest of the world. That’s great! A forward looking mindset keeps us open to growth and change. The process of looking ahead,…
Members and followers of The Mental Health Gym know that we emphasize the importance of growing and changing in three main areas: health and fitness; intellectual functioning; and social functioning. People who are making progress in all three areas essentially are committed to moving forward in a mentally healthy way. Coincidentally, if you pay attention…
After having a perfectly good smart phone and not being able to justify the purchase of a new one for about 4 years, I recently joined technology’s modern world and bought an iPhone 6. Among it’s many features, it came preloaded with an App that counts how many steps you take during the course of…
It’s two months until the new year begins. When January 1st rolls around, many people throughout the world will be making New Year’s Resolutions. A high percentage of those resolutions will fail. While there are a lot of reasons why people are unsuccessful in keeping their resolutions, including a lack of serious motivation or choosing…