Simple tips for cultivating a healthy mind

Yesterday I came across some advice from SoCal-based philosopher/theologian J. P. Moreland for developing new routines to encourage the development of a healthy mind. Basically, the idea is that an active lifestyle encourages an active mind, because you'll have more energy to concentrate on challenging ideas.

• During low energy times, exercise instead of watching TV. "Often, when our energy is low... we go into a passive mode and turn on the television. I believe that an intellectual life is easier to develop if a person learns to limit television watching and spends more time getting physical exercise. ... Learn to use low-energy times, or moments like after work ot dinner, as occasions to engage in physical exercise."
  
  
• Try something. Get out of passive ruts. "Try something. After dinner go for a walk instead of turning on the TV. When you get back, sit down for 30 minutes to an hour and read an intellectually challenging book. The important thing here is to get out of passive ruts, especially those passive couch potato moments, and replace old habits with new ones that create energy to read, reflect and be more proactive."