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Ten Commitments to Mental Fitness By Vickie Berkus - Book Review
Ten Commitments to Mental Fitness b Vicki Berkus, MD, PhD Robert D. Reed Publishers (2005) ISBN 1931741617 “Ten Commitments to Mental Fitness” is a powerful little book. This is particularly important to us because we are in a time where people are more focused on being physically fit than emotionally fit. It teaches us to put ourselves first, take responsibility for our feelings, set priorities and be honest with ourselves. We learn to increase our awareness of common behaviors and the consequences of maintaining them. It was written so that “……
Ten Commitments to Mental Fitness By Vickie Berkus - Book Review
Ten Commitments to Mental Fitness
b Vicki Berkus, MD, PhD
Robert D. Reed Publishers (2005)
ISBN 1931741617
“Ten Commitments to Mental Fitness” is a powerful little book. This is particularly important to us because we are in a time where people are more focused on being physically fit than emotionally fit. It teaches us to put ourselves first, take responsibility for our feelings, set priorities and be honest with ourselves. We learn to increase our awareness of common behaviors and the consequences of maintaining them. It was written to "...give readers the courage to examine their mental fitness, learn how to identify and maintain behaviors that make sense, and let go of behaviors that don't."
The first step we must take to be on the path to mental fitness is to commit to putting ourselves first, identifying our needs and realizing that we matter. The second step is to take responsibility for our feelings. If we learn to deal with them when they arise, we can avoid negative addictive behaviors.
It is also important to prioritize and set short-term goals so that these commitments are achievable. By setting priorities, we give our lives meaning. Healthy relationships are also important. This includes sharing respect and setting healthy boundaries. We also need to work on growing spiritually. This involves being aware of where we are right now and not just looking for a higher power.
Dr. Berkus wrote “Ten Commitments to Mental Fitness” in a succinct, nonsensical manner. It lays out the tools you need to commit to achieving mental fitness. She explains everything in a way that is easy to understand and has compassion woven into it. She offers you exercises to help you gain more meaning and insight into the steps. I'm so glad I got to read this book before the start of the new year. I hope to incorporate these changes into my life now as part of my New Year's resolution. If you want to make positive changes in your life, Ten Commitments to Mental Fitness gives you everything you need to make those changes.
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