Intellectual/Mental Wellness

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  1. 2. ___________________is defined as “meditation or serious thought about one’s character, actions, and motives.”
  2. 6. Allowing your brain to adapt and change promotes __________
  3. 9. Something you can read to expand your mindset and knowledge about the world around you.
  4. 11. Being well informed on _____ ______ demonstrates your intellectual curiosity and willingness to engage with complex issues
  5. 12. ____________ _________ is about challenging yourself to learn new things and being open to new ideas.
  6. 15. As well as enhancing mental wellness, reading can decrease feelings of ______________
  7. 17. Staying _____ helps promote mental clarity
  8. 18. _________ helps you meet new people, get new ideas, perspectives and also grow as a person.
  9. 19. One way to improve your critical thinking skills is to deal with your ______
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  1. 1. An example of a "brain food" with antioxidants that help fight cell damage
  2. 3. Your brain changes and adapts to stimulation, ________, and experiences.
  3. 4. Try something outside of your _____ _____ to promote mental wellbeing
  4. 5. A game that increases brain power!
  5. 7. An example of creativity that can enhance your mind:
  6. 8. Join a ______ to enhance skills on a hobby.
  7. 10. Consistent _________ - exercise that gets your heart and sweat glands pumping - helps promote memory and learning.
  8. 13. ___________ stimulates your intellectual wellness by increasing problem solving skills and processing speed.
  9. 14. ____________ __________ is a process of thinking carefully about a subject or idea, without allowing feelings or opinions to affect you
  10. 16. Lack of _______ impairs our reasoning, problem solving, and attention to detail.
  11. 17. Something done for pure enjoyment during one's free time: