GPS Guide: Rob White Shares 5 Ways To Cure 'Arthritis Of The Mind' (PHOTOS)

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We all associate arthritis with the aging process; our joints simply don?t work as well as we age. In the GPS Gide below, Personal Development expert Rob White explains that there?s another kind of arthritis that can set in way earlier -- it?s called Arthritis of the Mind. It?s a rigidity that can set in at any age and no one is immune.

White says, ?I?ve been around for nearly 70 years and have certainly experienced my share of unbending thoughts that only became more stiff when accompanied by an attitude of self-righteousness. In order to bring myself back to my youthful state of WOW, I came up with five ways to rid myself of the woeful feeling of frustration and resignation." The best way to push forward when feeling down is to stop pushing at all. Below, find some ideas that will help take your finger off the ?push? button.

• Stretch Your Mind Every Morning

  Take the time every morning to think about ways that being alive excites you. This can feel like a tall order when you?re feeling down, but once you get your synapses going, it gets easier and easier.

• 2. Become A Certified Practitioner Of Message Massage

  Call a friend with the explicit intent of sharing a soothing remark. Make it your mission to be a healer who helps the conversation soar rather than making the other party sore. Massage the conversation to bring the best out of both of you -- it will work wonders for you and your friend!

• 3. Loosen Up Your Hardened Opinions

  Remind yourself that headaches and heartaches are often the result of ?hardening of the attitude.? Read an article or book that offers a very different perspective than yours about a topic of interest. Stay with it and you will feel yourself having ?growth spurts? that lift your spirit and lighten your mood.

• 4. Listen To Your Mother

  If I feel my mind tightening up, I think of my mother?s advice, ?Stand up straight, Bobby, and hold your shoulders back; posture is important.? Take the time to consciously let your mind stand tall. You?ll enjoy uplifting thoughts on the inside so you can take control on the outside. No, you can?t change some circumstances, but with good mental posturing, you find that even the worst circumstances offer some kind of opportunity.

• 5. Break The 'Couch Potato' Habit

  Just as regular exercise and stretching are critical for a fit, supple, body, exercising and stretching your point of view is essential for a fit, supple, mind. So whenever you catch yourself sitting and whining, do something that opens your mind. It could be a new project. It could be a goal to make a new friend. Or it could be as simple as seeing how many smiles you get when you walk around with a grin on your face. Point your energy toward growing forward and your mind will feel limber and toned.

• 6. Experience Vigor All Of The Time

  WOW, you won?t believe how little time it takes to experience a flexible mind when you consciously make it your mission to love life once again. But here?s a caveat: Your body gets out of shape in less than two weeks when you stop exercising. Ditto for your mind. Achieving mental suppleness is an on-going pursuit. So make it a habit to stretch your mind today for more youthful vigor tomorrow. On the count of three, let?s flex those mental muscles! <em>Visit <a href="http://robwhitemedia.com/" target="_blank">RobWhiteMedia.com</a> to download the free Daily WOW! Smart Phone App to help keep your mind in motion.</em>

Rob White is a motivational coach, storyteller and the author of "A Second Chance At Success" (Mind Adventure, Inc.). Rob was a teacher for over seventeen years and ultimately decided he needed a change to feel more fulfilled. He started a real estate business and through his determination and passion made millions. Rob White wants to share the things he has learned in life in the hopes of helping others achieve their dreams and goals. Learn more at robwhitemedia.com.

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Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/27/arthritis-of-the-mind-gps-guide_n_3503968.html

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