Enchiridion 41 describes a contest between the body and mind. It is good to take care of the body but do not be obsessed with this.

The mind is important because it holds the faculty of choice. Many aspects of life and lifestyle provide pleasure like food and drink. There is gratification in the choices we make.

But if gratification is not met it does not mean we cannot have a full life. Do not spend all your time on physical activities. However it is important to pay attention to what matters. People get obsessed with athletics and physical activities for the body. But the mind is where we make decisions and be the focus of development.

Exercise of the body is often done in the morning. A morning run or trip to the gym before work. But you can also exercise the mind in the morning.

We often take for granted that our brains are able to function in amazing ways. We also tend to forget that this is a very important part of our bodies to really take good care of. One way you can treat your brain well is to stimulate it each day before you get out of bed. It doesn’t take long to accomplish, and it is going to help you face each new day in a positive light.