Are you exercising? Are you pushing yourself a little bit?
Getting up and moving around is great. However, pushing yourself a little & breaking a sweat is even better. When dealing with anxiety, stress, panic or depression moderate exercise is best.
Do you have a goal in mind? Have you thought about how the physical exercise could actually make you mentally feel better?
People used to laugh at me when I told them I was working out for my mind, not to squeeze into smaller pants. Truth is that along the way I lost 40 lbs. in 8 months - great bonus! And it really changed the way I felt.
Here are some interesting facts about exercise
benefits for mental health:
· Exercise will increase Serotonin, Dopamine, Endorphins .
· Research has shown that as little as eight minutes of exercise can reduce anxious feelings & reduce sadness.
· Will increase energy & stimulate the relaxation response in the body.
· Exercise can regulate sleeping patterns and reduce insomnia.
· Researchers at Duke University studied people suffering from depression for 4 months and found that 60% of the participants who exercised for 30 minutes three times a week overcame their depression without using antidepressant medication. Same percentage as those who only used medication.
Dust off those sneakers and make a plan. Can you commit to 3 days a week? Fitness time is a great place to practice your focus & living in the moment. It will quiet those loud voices in your head. Have any questions or need support? I am always available to you - amy@thehatchedegg.com
Wishing you all the best,
Amy
- 7 days no sugar for me!!! How are you doing? Have you joined the Great Sugar Free Challenge?
I am putting a link on our site tonight. If you make it through the day with no sugar or minimal sugar - log into the challenge. Great way to be accountable!
"Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person's physical, emotional, and mental states." ~Carol Welch
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My husband and I went on an invigorating bike ride on some hilly trails. We loaded up the bikes and rode somewhere different than our neighborhood so we really had to push ourselves. I can't stress how much that did for our moods and overall well-being. At first we almost didn't go - we would've missed out on the fresh air, the sunset and the time together. It was great and I am still feeling the positive effects 3 hours later. We ate less dinner too! :) Peep Patrice
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