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Hi!  Welcome back to The Zen Life.  In this issue we’ll discuss the first component of the Creative Domain of Wellness which is the way we think.  

Thinking consists of two main functions as it relates to wellness: Intellectual functioning and Cognitive functioning.  They are similar and both related to brain processes but are different in many important ways.

Let’s look at intellectual wellness first.  The easiest way to think about this area is “use it or lose it.”  This relates to the idea that keeping your mind active keeps it healthy.  The following short YouTube video references college students but is applicable to anyone.

Intellectual wellness relates to ongoing growth and curiosity over the entire lifetime.  Engaging in activities such as keeping abreast of current events, reading, engaging in creative endeavors, doing puzzles, and any kind of learning increases critical thinking skills.  Did you know that the average person makes over 35,000 conscious decisions per day?!  As humans, we are prone to bias, distorted and irrational thinking which can skew these critical choices.  Thinking critically allows us to consider pros and cons, compare facts, consider others’ points of view, engage in active listening, and utilize creativity in our thought processes.  …Read More