Mental Fitness Matters

Today we will be talking about the impacts of cancer on your mental health and things you can do to support you or your loved one’s mental health and stay mentally healthy. I also have an amazing guest on with me today, Ronda Patel, of the Sharon White Foundation, whom I will introduce her and her amazing organization shortly. In ... Read More The post MFM 29 RADIO SHOW WSIC 105.9FM #9: The Impacts Cancer Can Have On Your Mental Health and Ways To Stay Mentally Healthy During the Process appeared first on Tracy Alston | Mental Fitness Matters | Mental Performance.

On today’s show, we are going to talk about managing mental health and how Justin Beiber, Aaron Rogers, and other celebrities are talking about the importance of mental health. As a licensed professional counselor and the owner of two companies located in Mooresville NC, I have built my career on trying to identify strategies and solutions to bridge the gap ... Read More The post MFM 28 RADIO SHOW WSIC 105.9FM #8: Managing Mental Health: Justin Bieber, Aaron Rodgers, and Other Celebs Talk About the Importance of Mental Health appeared first on Tracy Alston | Mental Fitness Matters | Mental Performance.

Have you ever paused and thought about what the difference is between someone who gives up easily vs. someone who persevere in the face of setbacks or someone who says I can’t vs. someone who says I can or I will? Or someone who says I’m not good enough vs. someone who says I’m great at what I do. Students ... Read More The post MFM 27 RADIO SHOW WSIC 105.9FM #7: Encouraging a Growth Mindset for Our Youth: Leading with Purpose appeared first on Tracy Alston | Mental Fitness Matters | Mental Performance.

I am excited about todays show because in case you didn’t know this week is National School Counseling Week. So I want use todays show to acknowledge, celebrate and show appreciation to all the school counselors out there, but one school counselor in particular for todays show. The National School Counseling week. It’s celebrated through the first week of February ... Read More The post MFM 26 RADIO SHOW WSIC 105.9FM #6: Helping Build Better Humans: Counselor Appreciation appeared first on Tracy Alston | Mental Fitness Matters | Mental Performance.

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At my peak in my prime: Mental fitness for seniors. Are you ready for solutions that improve memory, executive functioning, confidence, energy level, social ability, optimism and overall cognitive functioning for older adults and adults with signs of mild cognitive decline? To understand the importance of staying mentally sharp as we age is fundamental. Exercising the aging brain with the ... Read More The post MFM 24 RADIO SHOW WSIC 105.9FM #4: At My Peak In My Prime: Mental Fitness for Seniors appeared first on Tracy Alston | Mental Fitness Matters | Mental Performance.

Are you ready to overcome the obstacles in your life that are holding you back, learn how to use positive energy and momentum to your advantage and truly harness the power of your mind and set yourself up for success in every area of your life? VISIT: https://tracyalston.com COURSE MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: https://tracyalston.com/courses/harnessing-the-mind-to-set-yourself-up-for-success/ The post MFM 23 RADIO SHOW WSIC 105.9FM #3: What Are You Feeding Your Mind? appeared first on Tracy Alston | Mental Fitness Matters | Mental Performance.

Welcome to Breathe IN Mind ON. Understand the benefits of proper breathing so you can get the most of your daily breathing journey with me.  Personally, learning how to breathe properly has enhanced my intuition and creativity, which, for me as a business owner is priceless. It has increased my ability to remain calm, focused and better able to access ... Read More The post MFM 22 RADIO SHOW WSIC 105.9FM #2: Breathe In, Mind ON Using Deep Breathing to Optimize Your Mental Fitness appeared first on Tracy Alston | Mental Fitness Matters | Mental Performance.

Mental Fitness by definition refers to a state of psychological well-being. It means having a positive sense of how we feel, think, and act which improves our ability to enjoy life… Why does Mental Fitness Matter? Again, I would love your comments and feedback on why you think being mentally fit would matter, if at all… Everyone is a candidate ... Read More The post MFM 21 RADIO SHOW WSIC 105.9FM #1: What, Why, Who and How of Mental Fitness appeared first on Tracy Alston | Mental Fitness Matters | Mental Performance.

If you are dealing with grief and loss this holiday season, I am going to add a tip for you in hopes of helping you though. I’ve said this before but this applies to me now more than ever. You never know how you are going to handle a situation until you’ve been faced with it. If you’re dealing with ... Read More The post MFM 20: Dealing with Unexpected Emotions that Can Pop Up During the Holiday Season appeared first on Tracy Alston | Mental Fitness Matters | Mental Performance.

Simplify the Holidays: Learning to let go for less stress Statistics show that 69% of people are stressed by the feeling of having a “lack of time”. Give yourself permission this holiday season to let some things go: Start each morning by writing down your priorities (have to-dos) your wish list (want to-dos) and the things you are going to ... Read More The post MFM 19: 3 Tips to Stay Mentally Fit During the Holidays (+ Worksheet) appeared first on Tracy Alston | Mental Fitness Matters | Mental Performance.

Today’s episodes focus on the behaviors of bullies. Are you a bully or a bully in the making? Check out this podcast to learn the behaviors and characteristics of bullying. We all have traits and characteristics that make us who we are and that help us succeed in life, whether it’s having a competitive spirit, being shy or passive or ... Read More

This episode is for all my parents out there. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I wanted to give my parents 5 quick tips on how to improve and support their child’s mental health and emotional wellness. By supporting and improving your child’s mental health you decrease your stress level and inadvertently improve your own mental health. Thanks for ... Read More

Today’s episode is a keynote I did at Pine Lake Prep in N.C. for the D.A.R.E. graduating class of 2018. I had the opportunity to speak to the youth, their parents, staff, and members in the community about bullying, self-awareness, positive-self talk, mental health, and mental fitness. Mentally fit children, become mentally fit adults. Our youth must learn how to ... Read More

What do you think of when you hear the word STRESS? How do you normally respond or perform under stress? Check out this episode to learn how to control your thoughts and your body’s natural responses to stress, transforming S.T.R.E.S.S. into positive energy and momentum optimizing your performance in every area of your life!

Learning to control your breathing has amazing benefits on your brain. Download my Breathe In, Mind ON app and begin your breathing journey with us today. 

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Looking to perform at a higher level mentally? Sleep is a key ingredient. Tune in to learn more about why sleep is vital for peak mental performance www.tracyalston.com

An attitude of gratitude has been scientifically proven to have both physical and mental benefits. Want to increase happiness and improve your quality of life? Gratitude is key.

Learn the benefits that repetition and creating good habits have on your brain and overall performance.