How To Increase Mojo With a Non-Human Partner

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Non-human Partners Can Increase Your Mojo

I know of four ways that non-humans are used by people to help their mojo, especially their motivation.
  1. Inanimate objects to relieve stress
  2. Companion animals
  3. Medical Effects
  4.  Running

1. Inanimate objects

Some people get stress relief by being around trees, plants, scenery, mountains, etc.  People look for something to make them more relaxed.  If you feel relaxed then you are relaxed and it could be physical, that is have a scientific basis, or psychological. Why is immaterial.  For some, its the beach.  For others, its mountains, or water, or sunsets.  No matter what you like, the right environment can give you a feeling of well-being that is real, even if it has no explanation.  Who am I to say they are wrong?  To perform at your best (or with maximum mojo), you need to be relaxed.  It doesn't matter how you get there or whether or not there is a scientific basis for your belief.

For example. many athletes are superstitious.   They might always put the left sock on before the right, eat the same pre-game meal, wear the same shirt for games, or talk to the same person before a big game, all to get their mind in the right place.  In these cases, performance is critical.  If these rituals help a person relax and be in the correct frame of mind, why do we have to seek a physical basis for their actions?

 2. Medical Effects


Medical professionals have long known the benefits of animal therapy.  Whether you have heart disease, cancer, mental illness, or another issue, having a visit from an animal right in your hospital room can be beneficial.  When the animal leaves, you feel better,or more relaxed and you may even smile for the first time in a while.  There can be many benefits, but the most noticeabe is the improvement in outcomes attributed to pet therapy. Studies have been criticized for insufficient rigor, but the anecdotal evidence is strong and the studies are continuing, Trust me (see my bio) when I say that you can increase your mojo even if your are challenged medically.

3. Service animals

Most of us have seen so-called seeing eye dogs helping the blind to navigate around obstacles  There is little question that these animals are a great help to people with disabilities.  In addition to the blind, animals have been used to help the deaf, the military, and for tracking missing persons.  Regulations have been approved that allow service animals to travel with their owners on public transportation and to be present in most public accommodations (e.g., restaurants, buses, trains, and airplanes.)  The ADA is more restrictive than many other organizations and defines a "service animal" as a dog that is specially trained...  They also have a provision for miniature horses. Other jurisdictions allow for dogs, cats, birds, horses, and even wolves.  But the official definition of a service animal just includes the ADA definition.

4.  Running

  • Walking the dog. This is what I have seen most often.  In general, dogs need to be walked outdoors, and what better way to get in a workout than to do it with them? Plus it has the advantage of being a regular event.   It is important that you are sure your dog is ready to handle running.
  • In addition to simply getting out with your dog, many cities feature dog/human partner races.  These can be great fun for you and your pet.
  • Running with other animals is possible, but I recommend a dog.



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