ASPECTS OF

THE SELF 
• The self-concept is represented by several
aspects of the self. It is conceived as
collection of multiple, context-dependent
selves. This construct believes that context
activates particular regions of self-
knowledge and self-relevant feedback
affects self-evaluation. A deeper look on the
different aspects of self can identify specific
areas for self-regulation, stability and
improvement. 
• In a nutshell, an individual is composed of
three basic but very different aspects of the
self. They are the physical or tangible
aspects as they relate to the body, the
intellectual and conscious aspects as they
relate to the mind, and the emotional and
intuitive aspects as they relate to the spirit.
All three aspects of the self work together in
perfect harmony when attention is paid to all
three simultaneously. 
• Many individuals put a strong emphasis
on the physical aspect of the self. The
body is tangible, obvious, and we respond
to it easily. More time and money is spent
on enhancing the physical component
than either of the other two aspects.

• The body provides a place to house the

spirit (often experienced as feelings) and
the mind (often experienced as thought). 
• It may be important to some that their
mind be prominent and well educated.
The mind is important, as it is the part of
the self that directs the other two aspects.

• The mind learns what to do and

communicates the information to the
body and the feelings. What the mind
believes, the body manifests or acts on,
and the emotions feel, or respond with. 
• People store both healthy and
destructive thoughts and beliefs and
responds to life's circumstances in the
most prominent manner.

• The mind provides access creativity and

serenity which are necessary for such
processes as prayer, forgiveness,
acceptance, and passion. 
• The human emotions are the most feared
aspect of the self, as individuals are
reluctant and unprepared to manage
them. Managing feelings is like trying to
hold water in the palm of your hand.
They are illusive and deceptive. A
decision made under emotional stress
and strain usually impacts emotions
negatively. 
• Negative emotions that are not managed
are stored and repressed. Repression is
destructive to the self since all feelings,
not only negative ones are stored away.

• Accessing feelings when they are

needed now becomes difficult, leaving
the individual numb. 
• Dealing with struggles is a part of life

that cannot always be avoided.

Strengthening the connection between

the mind, body, and spirit takes effort, so

here is how these three factors work

together to benefit your overall health.

“We need to find the balance between

the mind, body, and spirit.”

• The phrase “mind, body, and spirit” refers to

the connection and relationship between

these three aspects of yourself.

• The mind, body, and spirit conception is a

way of understanding ourselves as "whole

people." The mental, physical, and spiritual

components influence and interact with each

other.
• The phrase “mind, body, and spirit” refers to

the connection and relationship between

these three aspects of yourself.

• The mind, body, and spirit conception is a

way of understanding ourselves as "whole

people." The mental, physical, and spiritual

components influence and interact with each

other.
• Mind. Your mind is your thinking mind

(both conscious and unconscious) that is

responsible for your beliefs, thoughts, and

actions.

• Body. Your body is the physical aspect of

yourself that carries you through life and

allows you to experience the world through

your five senses.

• Spirit. Your soul or spirit is that intangible

part of you that you might refer to as your

essence. If you belong to a particular faith,

it may be easy for you to connect with the

concept of your soul. If you are secular, you

might find it outside of religions in actions

such as spending time with yourself in

nature, doing yoga, or meditating. 

• You have likely noticed that when something is

troubling you mentally or emotionally, you

actually begin to manifest symptoms physically.

Your heart starts racing, you may sweat more

than usual, you have a hard time sleeping

because you keep thinking about the problem –

and you begin to feel lethargic and fatigued. This

is when the mind-body-spirit are out of balance.

• However, when your mind is at peace, you are

more likely to be happier, kinder, and more

grateful, because you’re not so embroiled from

within. Physically, you are relaxed and ready to

take on whatever life throws your way.

• It’s important to maintain a healthy balance

between your mind, body, and soul by nurturing

your whole self, including your physical, mental,

emotional, and spiritual needs.

• The mind-body-soul connection is a

shortcut to the happiest, healthiest, most

vibrant version of you. Having a healthy

mind, body, and soul can change the way

you feel and impact the way you show up

every day. Over time, this creates a ripple

effect throughout your life.

A Healthy Mind
• Someone with a healthy mind keeps the brain

exercised regularly, and stress and worry are kept

at bay by choice. Positive thoughts, gratitude, and

a feeling of joy are present, and there is a thirst

for knowledge and learning. Just like the brain

requires sleep every night, the brain also requires

things to think about and to ponder.

A Healthy Body
A healthy body is free of disease and illness, and it is not

riddled with pain. Bodily health is also made possible by a

healthy diet, good nutrition, and regular exercise.

A healthy body naturally wants to move and seeks activity.

Maintaining physical health also includes keeping regular

checkups with your primary care doctor in order to prevent

illness, or to detect it and treat it right away if a disease does

exist.
A Healthy Spirit

Being spiritual is being centered and having an

understanding that you are part of something

much bigger than yourself. Facilitating a healthy

spirit includes being part of a community to share

yourself with others, and to give without expecting

anything tangible in return. A healthy spirit

requires love.
 How to
Strengthen
your Mind,
Body, and Spirit
 Mind
Meditate

Meditation helps to reduce stress and

increase your awareness of negative

thought patterns. It also helps you feel

calmer and react more mindfully to

stressful situations.
 Mind
Learn something new
You’re never too old to take up a new skill or hobby.

Learning a new skill, such as a language or instrument, can

help maintain your mental fitness at any age.

Just like a muscle, your brain needs exercise in order to stay

fit. Learning helps to create and strengthen new neural

connections that keep your brain active and healthy.

 Mind
Get enough sleep
Sleep is essential for your mind, body, and soul. The quality and

quantity of your sleep can affect everything from your mood to

your metabolism. And according to research, lack of sleep in

middle age is linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s later on.

The right amount of sleep depends on the person, but the

average adult needs between seven and nine hours of sleep per

night.
 Mind
Find your passion

Making time for the things you enjoy can help to regulate

your mood and emotions. This contributes to greater energy,

vitality, and overall health and well-being.

Finding your passion might mean making time for a hobby

that lights you up. Or, you may want to change your career in

order to pursue your passion professionally.

 Mind
Take time off
In our always-on culture, burnout is often considered a

badge of honor. But rest, relaxation, and allowing yourself

to have fun and play can help you stay healthy in mind,

body, and spirit.

Try to stick to your working hours and avoid working

during weekends or holidays. Prioritize spending time with

loved ones as.

 Mind
Have a growth mindset

Having a growth mindset can make

you more resilient to unexpected bumps

in the road and help you overcome

challenges by seeing them as

opportunities to grow.
 Body
Exercise
Not only is exercise essential for a healthy body, but it also

elevates your mood, relieves stress, and helps maintain your

brain health.  

Many people struggle to stick with an exercise regimen

because they try to force themselves to do things they don’t

enjoy, look for activities that bring you joy. It might be joining

a local volleyball team or taking up cycling or martial arts.

 Body
Eat a balanced diet
It may be a cliche, but you really are what you eat. The food

you put in your body becomes your cells, and what you eat

even influences your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. Some

ways you can eat healthier include:

•Eat a wide range of vegetables and fruits

•Limit your consumption of meat, alcohol, caffeine, and sugar

•Drink at least two liters of water per day

 Body
Practice yoga
Yoga may be a physical practice, but it has profound effects on the mind and

soul, too. It can help relieve emotional tension stored in the muscles and

fibers of the body. At the same time, it calms the mind by bringing your

attention to the present moment.

Breathing techniques have many benefits, including reducing stress, increasing

energy, and elevating mood and concentration. Training yourself to breathe

deeply throughout the day can also help you manage your emotions more

effectively.
 Spirit
Practice gratitude

Gratitude trains your brain to let go of

negative thoughts and look for things to

be grateful for instead. This results in

improved mood and overall mind-body-

soul well-being.
 Spirit
Spend time in nature
A growing body of research known as

ecopsychology shows that spending time in nature

has benefits for the body, mind, and soul.

One study found that the minimum requirement

needed to gain the benefits of spending time in

nature is two hours per week.

 Spirit
Connect with something greater than yourself

Research shows that helping others is good for you, so

look for ways to give back.  

If you belong to a faith, this may be through your

religious community. If you’re secular, you might find

a greater sense of meaning and purpose through

activism or volunteering.
 Spirit
Be compassionate to yourself and others

Self-compassion is more useful than self-confidence

when it comes to accepting and living with your

mistakes and failures.

Cultivating self-compassion also helps you develop

greater compassion for others, leading to a loving and

more peaceful life.

 Other helpful tips..
1. Read and learn often

2. Avoid sitting for extended periods of time

3. Be kind to everyone

4. Let go of the little things

5. Slow down

6. Stop people pleasing

 Other helpful tips..
7. Cut major sources of stress out of your life.

8. Avoid gossip and drama

9. Laugh often

10. Travel and learn about other cultures

11. Forgive yourself for your past mistakes

12. Move forward

A REAL WINNER is one who is able to: 

• win over his/her battles and difficulties in life and

turns them into a learning and glorifying experience; 
• find meaning in pleasant and unpleasant events in his
life; 
• live in peace with difficult people and difficult
situations; 
• win the goodwill of others, their respect and
admiration; 
A REAL WINNER is one who is able to: 

• get what he wants using win-win strategies; never at

the expense of others; 
• discover and use opportunities to his best advantage; 
• develop and use his talents and abilities to the best
advantage and in so doing, make meaningful
contribution in making this world a better place to live
in. 
THE STORY OF
THE TWO
WOLVES 

• The following is
an old Cherokee
Indian story that
is enlightening
and helpful. 
THE STORY OF
THE TWO
WOLVES 

One evening an old Cherokee told

his grandson about a battle that
goes on inside people. He said, "My
son, the battle is between two
wolves inside us all." 
THE STORY OF
THE TWO
WOLVES 

"It is a terrible fight and it is

between two wolves. One is evil - he
is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed,
arrogance, self-pity, guilt,
resentment, inferiority, lies, false
pride, superiority, and ego." 
THE STORY OF
THE TWO
WOLVES 

He continued, "The other is good - he is joy,

peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness,

benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth,

compassion, and faith. The same fight is going on

inside you - and inside every other person, too." 

THE STORY OF
THE TWO
WOLVES 

The grandson thought about it for a minute and

then asked his grandfather, "Which wolf will win?" 

The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you

feed". 
 Knowing which wolf to feed is the first step towards recognizing that you have control over your own self.

Have you ever had thoughts, feelings or acted in ways that were unacceptable to yourself but felt
powerless to control? The purpose of this story is to help you find ways to manage your mind so that you can
live your life more in accordance with what your own judgment says is best for you. 
 As we grow up, we gradually become aware of the many things in the external world
which are largely beyond our ability to control. These include other people in general and
most events in our lives. Initially this is difficult to accept, but a more shocking realization
is that there are many things about ourselves that we seem powerless to control. 
 Some of these are our own thoughts, feelings, and actions which unfortunately can be the
source of much distress. It may be thoughts such as “I cannot stop hating my teacher for not
giving me high grades.” It may involve an emotion e.g. “My girlfriend left me, and I cannot stop
feeling sad, lonely and unloved.” It can also be in the form of a behavior such as the inability to
control one's craving for food such as cakes and chocolates.” 
 But are we indeed powerless to control our own maladaptive thoughts,
feelings and actions? The grandfather’s answer "The one you feed" is
deceivingly simple. The results of psychological research indicate that there
are at least four important concepts or ideas implied by the answer: 
1. The mind is not the unitary entity it seems to

us but consists of different parts. For example, in

the story there are the two wolves and the “you”

that chooses between them. 

2. These parts of the mind/brain can interact and

conflict with each other i.e. the two wolves fight

for dominance over our mind and behavior. 

3. The “you” can decide which wolf it will feed. 

4. Having made a choice, “you” can decide

specifically how to “feed” or nurture the selected

wolf. 
 The STORY OF THE TWO WOLVES gives rise to several questions. Let us
share our thoughts, feelings and opinions on the following questions. By
taking time to do this, you will learn to better manage your mind, feelings,
and actions and consciously feeding the good wolf in you. 
1.

•How aware are you of the two different

opposing “wolves” operating within your

mind, one of which leads to pain and a

diminished sense of life and the other to

a joyous, meaningful, and fulfilling life? 

•When was the time you feel disappointed

by the choice of behavior because you

knew that there was a more positive

option, but you just didn’t choose it? 

1.

•What ways or techniques or

exercises do you use to strengthen

yourself to increase its potency to

choose and hence control your life? 

•In what specific ways do you feed

the negative wolf? 

•What specific ways do you use to

feed the positive wolf? 

“You have more power over your

happiness than you think you do.”

In this world, it's easy to get

beaten down by your

circumstances, especially when

they're not what you expected.

“Our future, our destiny is in

our control.”

It's up to you to feed your

courage, it is up to you to feed

your mind everything it needs to

achieve success and contentment

in life.