Exercises
Notes
Claim
We are not just brains in a jar. We are physical beings connected to a physical body, which means it affects us as much as we affect it Physical states and actions unconsciously shape beliefs and behavior.
Explanation
Why it matters
Practicing movement such as running, swimming, yoga, sports, is not only good for our health. It's good for our wellbeing. The benefits are endless, but to name a few (of the mental ones):
- It helps us combat Stress can be adaptive or harmful depending on perception and context
- Improves our ability to Focus is concentrated cognitive effort that maximizes performance on a single task
- Helps us recharge our mental capacity