What is the G.Y.M.? A Christian cognitive approach to guarding your mind

We all know that our bodies need exercise to stay strong. But what about our minds?

The G.Y.M. — short for Guard Your Mind — is a Christian cognitive approach to managing the mind. The name grew out of a body of work developed over many years, and it is the heart of our book, The Gym.

At its core, The Gym looks at how our thoughts affect us physically. It shows how the physiological effects of toxic thoughts cause stress to brain cells. In other words, what we dwell on does not stay "just in our heads" — it has real effects on the brain.

What makes the G.Y.M. approach distinctive is that it marries conventional medical science with scriptural principles. Rather than choosing between faith and science, it brings the two together, and this approach has resulted in many favourable outcomes.

Participation is always a personal choice. The G.Y.M. is something you choose to take part in, at your own pace.

If you are looking for a simple, affordable place to start, The Gym is the natural first step into the Guard Your Mind method. For those who want to go further, the G.Y.M. Cards put the approach into a hands-on format.

Guarding your mind is a daily practice — and like any gym, the best time to start is today.