The Mental and Physical Benefits of Movement: Lessons from Detective Lassiter of Psych

Tap Dancing Your Problems Away

Are you a fan of the TV show Psych? If you are, then you might remember this scene from season 5, episode 2 where Detective Lassiter learns that he is better able to process his thoughts and put together the clues of a case when he is tap dancing – moving his body. It turns out that the concept of moving the body to process thoughts or emotions is not new, and you may have experienced it in your own life.

 The Positive Impact of Movement

There is scientific evidence that movement can have a positive impact on our mindset and out body. It can help us process what we are going through, create new ideas, release tension, and process emotions.

Mental Clarity From Moving

When we move our bodies, it provides mental clarity, and helps us to see our problems more clearly. It also helps us to release any tension that we are holding in our body in reaction to our problems. You might have experienced this after going for a walk outdoors and coming back home feeling lighter inside.

When we take time to move our body it aids us in processing our emotions. When we work out, we are allowing our emotions to be processed more fully, rather than staying bottled up inside of us.

Lessen Stress

Not only does movement help us with past issues we need to process, but it also helps with future issues. Did you know that when we stress about a future argument or problem beforehand, our body is experiencing that stress multiple times? It’s true! So, when we take the time to move our bodies and process our emotions, we can find mental clarity and ease the burden we may feel about something in the future.

Make it Fun!

So, find something that you enjoy doing that provides movement. When you feel stressed, blast some music and dance around. When you feel angsty or frustrated, go for a run or participate in a kickboxing class. Find what works for you that helps you to process your emotions and your thoughts. By finding a healthier way to adjust our mindset and process our emotions, you will be on the path to living optimally.

A Valuable Lesson

In conclusion, movement is not only good for our physical health, but it is also good for our mental health. It provides mental clarity, helps us process emotions, and eases the burden we may feel about something in the future. So, let’s take the time to move our bodies and process our emotions in a healthy way. Who knew that Detective Lassiter from Psych would teach us this valuable lesson?