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Why Mental Health Days Are Overrated

November 16, 2024

4–6 minutes

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Just like physical fitness is the collection of attributes your body needs to adapt to life (like strength, flexibility, and endurance), mental fitness is the collection of attributes your mind needs to adapt to life’s demands. In scientific research, the first comprehensive definition, from Robinson’s Delphi study, describes it as “the modifiable capacity to utilize resources and skills to flexibly adapt to challenges or advantages, enabling thriving” (Robinson et al., 2015). The guiding principles established are: (1) mental fitness is a positive term, distinct from illness; (2) it’s comparable to physical fitness in public perception; (3) it’s measurable; and (4) it can be improved.

MindFit®’s exercises are adapted from clinical therapy settings, for the purposes of promoting mental health and well-being in a fast, self-guided setting. From scientific literature to our scientific and clinical advisors, MindFit® is committed to sourcing and inventing exercises that you can trust. One standout resource that we love is PositivePsychology.com (we are not an affiliate, we just love what they do).

A 2023 pilot study of MindFit® involved 30 diverse participants and aimed to validate the program’s effectiveness. Over twelve weeks, this group engaged with tailored mental fitness exercises, reflecting a median mental fitness score improvement of 8.2 points. However, MindFit® is not a quick fix, it’s a way of life. Just as a good diet and exercise program is part of your lifestyle, your mental fitness regimen should be consistent and lifelong.

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Why Mental Health Days Are Overrated