We live in a world where, on social media and television, taking care of the body is proclaimed as something essential for well-being. However, the question arises: Is it enough to just take care of the body? Even when adopting a healthy diet and physical activity, something essential for complete well-being is missing.
The doctor and coach, Mario Alonso Puig, after practicing General Surgery and Digestive System Surgery in the United States and Spain, devoted himself to studying personal development. He points out that many of us ignore a key aspect of well-being that can transform our lives in a definitive way.
Discovering the engine of true well-being
Based on his research, Puig points out that true peace is found in a mental habit. In an interview on the podcast "A lo grande," Puig revealed that "interest and curiosity to learn" is the foundation for achieving a full state of mental and physical well-being.
This drive to discover and understand, he says, shouldn't be limited by age or academic background. "Wisdom isn't measured by degrees," he states. In his opinion, it's an attitude toward life that can change everything.
The risk of mentally giving up
Puig warns about what he calls "intellectual blindness," a form of inner blockage. It's the idea that there's nothing more to learn, that everything has already been said. For him, that stance can lead not only to stagnation but also to emotional discomfort.
Stopping the search for new experiences or knowledge limits our ability to feel well. He even points out that it could open the door to disorders such as depression. That's why he insists that curiosity is a form of mental health.
The salvation of learning
The positive effect of this habit doesn't remain only in the psychological realm. Puig points out that keeping the mind active changes the way we think and that directly influences our body. The brain reacts, improves its structure, and activates circuits that promote well-being.
It's not about aspiring to great intellectual achievements. Rather, it's about approaching each day with the attitude of someone who wants to understand more and live better. As he himself expresses, he has learned a lot from people without academic training but with great life wisdom.
In the end, Mario Alonso Puig's proposal is as simple as it is powerful. Peace doesn't come only from taking care of the body, but from keeping the mind alive. The only thing needed to achieve this is to keep being curious.