<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:39:02 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/created/mental-fitness/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Importance of Psychological Fitness]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the whirlwind of our daily lives, as we juggle responsibilities, ambitions, and the demands of the modern world, there exists a silent orchestrator shaping the narrative of our experiences—the often]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/psychology/@vaaaine/the-importance-of-psychological-fitness</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/psychology/@vaaaine/the-importance-of-psychological-fitness</guid><category><![CDATA[psychology]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[vaaaine]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 Dec 2023 17:09:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Running your first mental marathon - unleash your creativity on Steemit]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am a passionate advocate for Steemit to become a platform where everyone can realize their own potential (talent and individuality), but I also recognize that for new steemians this would be similar]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/makesteemitgreat-again/@plushzilla/running-your-first-mental-marathon-unleash-your-creativity-on-steemit</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/makesteemitgreat-again/@plushzilla/running-your-first-mental-marathon-unleash-your-creativity-on-steemit</guid><category><![CDATA[makesteemitgreat-again]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[plushzilla]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2018 01:18:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYS7wMaasPihwKKx5qpCQAwA4HuwMo7GMKnmVfbJFbSh8UniS4yoMrUtYPWptZkFb9UttE6zneS?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 3 Ps of Mental Fitness - Purpose, Perspective and Perception]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: I have been putting together some notes for a workshop on mental fitness, and one of the key messages can be summarized down to three points: Purpose, Perspective and Perception Here I will explain]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/mental-fitness/@plushzilla/the-3-ps-of-mental-fitness-purpose-perspective-and-perception</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/mental-fitness/@plushzilla/the-3-ps-of-mental-fitness-purpose-perspective-and-perception</guid><category><![CDATA[mental-fitness]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[plushzilla]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2018 05:00:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYCwA9L3VoRzfWWTjNcyVR2LMSg7oruizucTsmoegzEX1XuVSjSTg5iyFHCE9UqxQCBg3DBaUL6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The concept of time on Steemit - perception and perspective intertwined...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: I read a story about a women who experiences multiple personality disorder in a rather unique way. She takes on personalities that reflect different stages of her life such that at any given time]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/makesteemitgreat-again/@plushzilla/the-concept-of-time-on-steemit-perception-and-perspective-intertwined</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/makesteemitgreat-again/@plushzilla/the-concept-of-time-on-steemit-perception-and-perspective-intertwined</guid><category><![CDATA[makesteemitgreat-again]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[plushzilla]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2018 05:06:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXZuLGVD1TyhV91WacsVMBEneSYNjuAFT6P4eCPgsYEQwYMNp6qrz7zpz3bX3g6cVwZEEoLMbEzz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[More on mental fitness and the importance of face-to-face interactions on Steemit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: I watched a number of movies that discuss various elements of martial arts, and something that was emphasized frequently and specifically is the connection between the mind and body, which is something]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/makesteemitgreat-again/@plushzilla/more-on-mental-fitness-and-the-importance-of-face-to-face-interactions-on-steemit</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/makesteemitgreat-again/@plushzilla/more-on-mental-fitness-and-the-importance-of-face-to-face-interactions-on-steemit</guid><category><![CDATA[makesteemitgreat-again]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[plushzilla]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2018 01:08:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXZAfLqtFF1wW52ddqutbnBm3wgML6A7iDkG9hHAycBEpStTb3cPgmKio4urAYJqhNAp9rCSfgKx?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[All that evaporates is not STEEM - congratulations to those that have earned it!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent surge in STEEM price must seem like a late Christmas present to Steemians, but I think the people who will have the most to celebrate are those that have quietly contributed high quality posts]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/makesteemitgreat-again/@plushzilla/all-that-evaporates-is-not-steem-congratulations-to-those-that-have-earned-it</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/makesteemitgreat-again/@plushzilla/all-that-evaporates-is-not-steem-congratulations-to-those-that-have-earned-it</guid><category><![CDATA[makesteemitgreat-again]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[plushzilla]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2018 00:48:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYcZv6MM2q4ve2tFevLsBM3c3bvwQnYGVF2Qi6kE6ATBaPJremY8PWKjdttwfwkBa3Pk6KoiuHp?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Come for the Steem and stay for the Steemians - how to make Steemit great again!]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you have joined Steemit.com in hope of making lots of money without doing any work, I suggest looking at the hundreds of ads online that offer exactly the same thing because you will stand to make just]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/makesteemitgreat-again/@plushzilla/come-for-the-steem-and-stay-for-the-steemians-how-to-make-steemit-great-again</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/makesteemitgreat-again/@plushzilla/come-for-the-steem-and-stay-for-the-steemians-how-to-make-steemit-great-again</guid><category><![CDATA[makesteemitgreat-again]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[plushzilla]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2018 22:31:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYqpDraVDhyC1ghFQgfwuda5nFcFJHHWerN3cjcXBeDhen18CqexSosGsccNSTipm5oXaj9JbXk?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to celebrate New Years in the best way possible - without a hangover from last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am glad to have taken a brief break from writing towards the end of last year, as I feel much more refreshed coming back in the new year and tackling the challenges on Steemit. I have always heard people]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/writing/@plushzilla/how-to-celebrate-new-years-in-the-best-way-possible-without-a-hangover-from-last-year</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/writing/@plushzilla/how-to-celebrate-new-years-in-the-best-way-possible-without-a-hangover-from-last-year</guid><category><![CDATA[writing]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[plushzilla]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 31 Dec 2017 21:47:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXZyaGJpmJH3HXNfUru4BwYwECPUpqSkxHdm1jm9L9k4Bpuq1QJnsJL3tauF4hpkTmKmnN7AGRae?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[My last post for the year, and time to finally meet some Steemians in real life!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I wanted to write a 'best-of' post for the year, but then realized that I have only spent a bit over two months on Steemit so I don't think that qualifies me for writing something like that. However, I]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/writing/@plushzilla/my-last-post-for-the-year-and-time-to-finally-meet-some-steemians-in-real-life</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/writing/@plushzilla/my-last-post-for-the-year-and-time-to-finally-meet-some-steemians-in-real-life</guid><category><![CDATA[writing]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[plushzilla]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 28 Dec 2017 20:56:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXZjREnCuwbgbuT4qFEygnXEfBkbVq8oWW9kRwNYBtNsrFaiQFCgNLatY9pifghxsyNMwPKkUqcJ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't let Steem ruin your life, it is never too late to STOP!]]></title><description><![CDATA[As someone who once walked into an AA meeting in search of help and answers for a friend who had an addiction/mental problem (long story - for another time perhaps), I have seen first hand the destructive]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/life/@plushzilla/don-t-let-steem-ruin-your-life-it-is-never-too-late-to-stop</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/life/@plushzilla/don-t-let-steem-ruin-your-life-it-is-never-too-late-to-stop</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[plushzilla]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 Dec 2017 22:58:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYXatN9ZZHRJGUAntJ6Tv4R57r4QUVxfWGLunZnjAgLsUz8DUGoq7xPiSMnPs3r7pNmN5ToF2eJ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orchid petal origami butterfly series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not happy with some of the shots from a previous post, I decided to make a couple more butterflies and try shooting them on different background. Turns out that shooting the origami models proved as tricky]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@plushzilla/orchid-petal-origami-butterfly-series</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@plushzilla/orchid-petal-origami-butterfly-series</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[plushzilla]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 24 Dec 2017 05:56:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/99pyU5Ga1kws91ecJjkANAzfstp5ietJ4ACvk9NVNHGoJ8oPbQWF93SMQ7iyG1LRWFWPTK85UURNvAypX2314NUoHhb8bRRaSzZhYALiJXkeeii8sj6hCxc6yFFi9LnWbg?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The real definition of intelligence (and pitfall of AI) - our ability to acquire and apply knowledge & skills]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is quite difficult having a conversation about intelligence without really understanding what it means, and through the modernisation of the education system (or rather, it becoming a business) our]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/writing/@plushzilla/the-real-definition-of-intelligence-and-pitfall-of-ai-our-ability-to-acquire-and-apply-knowledge-and-skills</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/writing/@plushzilla/the-real-definition-of-intelligence-and-pitfall-of-ai-our-ability-to-acquire-and-apply-knowledge-and-skills</guid><category><![CDATA[writing]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[plushzilla]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 24 Dec 2017 00:51:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXZtBnmWfQw3A8XNPjAsvV5TF6EftTx4hcWuyN1uW4CVv2cuAd5LRDx6HUZqmLrvR9VPe3dbQb2n?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introduction to mental fitness - path of optimal resistance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The path of least resistance is one that allows you to progress while expending the least amount of effort or energy. This is a common concept when it comes to many areas of life, such as business, negotiation]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/mental-fitness/@plushzilla/introduction-to-mental-fitness-path-of-optimal-resistance</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/mental-fitness/@plushzilla/introduction-to-mental-fitness-path-of-optimal-resistance</guid><category><![CDATA[mental-fitness]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[plushzilla]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 23 Dec 2017 01:47:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orchid petal origami crane]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been about two years since I last made origami cranes from flower petals. The craft itself is not difficult, but the time and patience required are critical factors to success. The latest attempt]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@plushzilla/orchid-petal-origami-crane</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@plushzilla/orchid-petal-origami-crane</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[plushzilla]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2017 05:40:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/99pyU5Ga1kws91ecJjkANAzfstp5ietJ4ACvk9NVStkSVr3z39ynSL9ojNHJ5rQJ2k9Ep55HKHud54qD49C68gp5JTynTXbMnV7B1nejqmxemiAYcUY2f7o4CU163J5DxJ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orchid petal origami butterflies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mornings seem to be when my mind and focus is at its most acute, so I attempted to make some origami from the pressed orchid petals that came from a friend's garden. There is a certain respect that]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@plushzilla/orchid-petal-origami-butterflies</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@plushzilla/orchid-petal-origami-butterflies</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[plushzilla]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2017 23:11:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/JvFFVmatwWHVQPjDcGkFxELgGtwNAntRtiqDuEyxvXAK15XgmDsxLa3ezci3wNQsY7iMVCfoqtcaSnWMerSeVLBDPcFNxqrg4U6bFHzHY1eRPsWgk7PvF971pGNYoWM6hRGjPjC3Tc?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introduction to mental fitness exercises - train your mind to be healthier and fitter]]></title><description><![CDATA[These are the exercises that I first shared with viewers on Medium.com: However, I want to provide some exclusive contents for the people on steemit (which I am not doing on Medium), so any comments and]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/mental-fitness/@plushzilla/introduction-to-mental-fitness-exercises-train-your-mind-to-be-healthier-and-fitter</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/mental-fitness/@plushzilla/introduction-to-mental-fitness-exercises-train-your-mind-to-be-healthier-and-fitter</guid><category><![CDATA[mental-fitness]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[plushzilla]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2017 23:45:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental fitness education - start with cognitive biases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Continuing with the series of posts on mental fitness, I wanted to add another topic to prompt parents and teachers about how we can help improve the mental fitness of children, in the same way that there]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/steemiteducation/@plushzilla/mental-fitness-education-start-with-cognitive-biases</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/steemiteducation/@plushzilla/mental-fitness-education-start-with-cognitive-biases</guid><category><![CDATA[steemiteducation]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[plushzilla]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2017 08:52:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental fitness observations - from my experience teaching origami]]></title><description><![CDATA[I promised a follow up post to something that I wanted to improve/increase awareness for parents and teachers (or anyone dealing with children and young adults) based on changing our mindset about mental]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/steemiteducation/@plushzilla/mental-fitness-observations-from-my-experience-teaching-origami</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/steemiteducation/@plushzilla/mental-fitness-observations-from-my-experience-teaching-origami</guid><category><![CDATA[steemiteducation]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[plushzilla]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2017 00:11:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are you neglecting your child's mental fitness? Lessons for better health and well-being in every child.]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am a strong believer in the balance and connection between mental and physical fitness (I have more to say on this topic but will leave it for another post), and it seems to me that while most parents]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/steemiteducation/@plushzilla/are-you-neglecting-your-child-s-mental-fitness-lessons-for-better-health-and-well-being-in-every-child</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/steemiteducation/@plushzilla/are-you-neglecting-your-child-s-mental-fitness-lessons-for-better-health-and-well-being-in-every-child</guid><category><![CDATA[steemiteducation]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[plushzilla]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2017 14:11:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>