Day 12: A Mental Toothbrush & Mental Hygiene Tool Kit
A work in progress
Dear Friends,
Day 12 for your review.
This panel is based on concepts from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, developed by psychologist Marsha Linehan. The idea behind emotional mind, rational mind, and wise mind is to help clients balance two opposites and arrive at a healthy middle ground.
But this way of thinking need not be limited to therapy. It can—and should—be taught proactively to everyone, especially by the time students reach high school. That way, they can begin to understand their feelings and how their minds work.
In keeping with the idea of making things fun, I was inspired to use ice cream to illustrate this point. After all, who wouldn’t want to eat endless amounts of ice cream? If only we could!
However, that’s not good for our health—and thankfully, our Rational Mind steps in and slams the brakes before we spiral head-on into a giant tub of frozen delight.
Moderation. The Middle Path. Wise Mind… It might sound a bit boring, but as a long-term strategy, it's a great way to enjoy treats—mindfully and in moderation.
Oh, and I couldn’t resist referencing that delightful German phrase: Innerer Schweinehund—translated into English as “the inner pig-dog.” We all have one, somewhere deep inside—whether it’s about ice cream, emotional extremes, retail therapy, or something else entirely. And the Wise Mind is what helps keep it at bay.
To your health!
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