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How to Use Movement to Boost Your Mental Health, According to Retail and Healthcare Workers

User Profile: comfortableNight4463
comfortableNight4463 October 7th, 2022

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"There are physical benefits to exercising regularly, but there are also mental and emotional perks to staying active. And pausing to appreciate the unexpected ripple effects of movement can help motivate us on days we feel uninspired or lethargic.

Start slow and celebrate your small wins

"Celebrate small wins just as much as you would celebrate big wins. Set a goal, but don’t worry if you don’t see immediate results — they will come.”— Brian Cayen, Ottawa, ON

Boost your connections by making it a family activity

— Jessica Judy, Gas City, IN

Habit-stack your movement

“I assigned myself designated ’T.V. time’ instead of binge-watching, so I am usually doing some type of activity while watching a show, like strengthening my core, stretching, or using dumbbells to work my arms."— Jennifer Foxx, Fredericksburg, VA

Move in a way that brings you joy

“I have a dance party every night at home. It’s my new adventure!"Patricia Skok, Tampa, FL


Read the complete article available at Thrive Global!

Reflection:

Are you getting enough movement during the day?

#Exercise #MentalHealth #Health



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User Profile: xandia
xandia October 9th, 2022

@comfortableNight4463

I get so much exercise at work I tend to run to codes and traumas that occur on the floors and in the ER. You only have so much time to arrive; so you cant' take your time to get there. Seconds count; it could mean the difference between life and death. So you don't waste any time arriving. It does keep you in shape doing all that running.

xandia❤️

Thanx for the post!