Thoughts are powerful forces that feed into how we feel and our emotions which can eventually impact our physical and mental health. You chose what thoughts to reside in you mental real estate. If you fail to guard what input enters your mind through your senses then garbage goes in and garbage goes out of the mind. The thoughts are processed and these drive the outputs(impact on mind and body). We are created by God to have dominion over ALL things including our thoughts. Be intentional about the kind of thoughts you allow to grow in your mental real estate. Capture your thoughts against Phil 4:8. Develop algorithms derived from scriptures to process information that will grow healthy thoughts and BELIEFS. Cast down negative thoughts. Be in control by using affirmations, autosuggestions,visualisations, meditation and process of mindfulness. Be aware of happenings in your body, and shifting your states to more pleasant and favourable states. The choice is yours to make. Take charge and be in control of your mind by managing your thoughts.

Our bodies interprete Anxiety/Fear/ Worry as Stress. Most mental disorders have stress as a common denominator. It is important learn ways to manage your stress by becoming aware of whats happening in our physical bodies, in our minds and even in our spirits. Using simple proven techniques we can learn to manage stress better daily. Mastering how to control your thoughts, feelings and emotions. You have the power to choose what thoughts feelings and emotions that can inhabit your body.

An exercise on calming your anxious mind with the following scriptures: Philipians 4:6-7- Be anxious about nothing; but in everything by prayer, supplication with thanksgiving,let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you (1 Peters 5:7) Isaiah 26:3 -Thou will keep him in perfect peace; whose mind is stayed on thee:because he trusts in thee.

Meditation is a process of enhanced focus and attention inwards away from the external input from the environment through our senses. Your senses are the windows to your mind. Getting into the downtime is key to accessing our subconscious mind. Focusing on scriptures during Christian meditation helps with calming your mind as well as drawing strength from within to cope with adversity. The more meditation and mindfulness practices you engage, the better the outcomes especially in retraining your mind; directing your will and having better control of your feelings and emotions. Do send in feedback and any questions you may have. Remember as a man thinks in his heart, so is he. In other words, you become the thoughts you grow in your mind and these feed into the type of feelings and emotions you experience.

Paranoia and self referential thinking (suspiciousness) occur in the upto 10percent of the average normal population as well as in Severe Enduring mental disorders like Psychosis in mood disorders - Depression, Bipolar Affective Disorder; in Schizophrenia and drug induced states. These features can cause significant distress to the sufferers, their families and society at large. It is important to know what and when to seek for professional help. There is continum that exists between normality and abnormality. The severity of symptom presentation evidenced by the degree of impact of these symptoms on everyday functioning as well as the risk of harm to self or others dictates when to seek for professional help. The sooner the better and or when in doubt seek professional help. There are varied interventions of proven benefit to patients. It is of worth to note that research evidence suggests better outcomes (prognosis) the sooner interventions are started. There are pharmacological, psychological and psychosocial interventions available.

CBT is an evidence based intervention which focuses in the the here and now. It explores how our thoughts, feelings, emotions and behaviour are intricately linked. Proverbs 23:7 "As a man thinks in his heart so is he". Your thoughts form the fundamental substrate that influence our feelings emotions and subsequently our actions (behaviours). Using the word of God as gold standard to measure our thoughts against, we can bring about transformation of the mind.

At the MindWorkout Gym we engage with the Word of God as the main tool for change. Its important for us to have some understanding on how to interact with it. Heb 4:12-13 tells us that The Word of God is alive and powerful. Sharper than a two edged sword dividing the soul and spirit. The Word of God is the basic instruction (for us) before leaving earth. It is Jesus personified. It is Gods love letter to us. Spend time meditating on the Psalms and develop a calmer sense of wellbeing as we enjoy a closer relationship with God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit

The word of God is the main tool of change in this MindWorkout Gym. Embracing it is important. How do we interact with The Word of God? Let's take a close look at Heb 4:12-13. As we explore The Word, we see, feel and experience the life and power inherent therein. God's Word is love letter to us. It offers guidance, instruction for reproof to keep us in the right paths that is pleasing to God. This Word brings comfort and security. Particularly God's Word brings calm, healing, comfort, strength and hope to anyone who makes a choice to interact with it. The Word builds your faith. Without Faith, it is impossible to please God. (Heb 11:6). The Word of God holds the key to enjoying lasting and overwhelming peace.

Self Esteem is a measure of the value we place on ourselves. Understanding your identity from God's word is important. Spend time meditating on Psalm 139 this week. Low self esteem can make some children become bullies. Cultivating a habit of being in a positive mental state contributes to healthy self esteem. As a young person, choose to talk about negative experiences with bullies with your parents or teachers. Never suffer in silence. It is important to enjoying a happy and content life.

At the MWG we explore issues of identity in self esteem and how to enhance the value we place on ourselves. Meditate on Psalm 139

The MindWorkout Gym is a virtual gym in which we engage with the Word of God as the main transformation tool in maximising the mind as we become the best version of ourselves.