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How are you doing? It's so tempting to say, "Fine!" or "Okay," even if you're not fine or okay. I want to know how you're really doing. 💕 If you don't want to share here, please feel free to DM me.
🌨🌧☁️⛈This time of the year can be rough for many people, but especially for those that already deal with anxiety and/or depression. It's cold, grey, and more cold and grey. It can be so tempting to want to stay curled up with a warm blanket on the couch or in bed. If you struggle with mental illness, this can actually perpetuate things. It can seem counterintuitive, I know, but research has proven that exercise eases anxiety and depression. 💪
What does that really mean? Before you get overwhelmed, let's break this down. Exercise is very personal. What works for you may not work for your BFF or your family member and vice versa.
Your BFF may find success and consistency with 1-hour long strength + cardio workouts. You may think that sounds like pure torture. That's okay! The good news is YOU have the freedom of choice and can find what works best for YOU!
If you haven't ever exercised consistently (or it's been a long time since you have) it doesn't make sense to start with a 1-hour long intense workout. What does make sense?
👉 Start small - 10-15 minutes per day. This can be a walk during lunch or after dinner. This can be dancing around your family room with your kids. Do what works for YOU!
👉 Find a time of the day that sets you up for success. If that's first thing in the morning, set your alarm to allow for that time. If that's after work before heading home, plan for that like you would any other appointment.
👉Make it a habit. Consider printing out this goal tracking sheet (Linked in the comments) each week to help keep you on track. It's so satisfying to check things off once you've completed them!
👉Prepare everything you need in advance. This means setting out clothes the night before so you don't have to scramble in the morning or give your brain a chance to talk you out of your plan while you're trying to find your other shoe. If you plan on exercising during lunch or after work, pack a bag or have your clothes already set out at home.
👉Enlist an accountability partner. This can be a friend, family member, personal trainer, therapist, etc. Again...what ever works for YOU!
👉Understand that sometimes plans will get derailed and that's okay. The important takeaway here is that you don't use it as an excuse to give up. Aim for 1% better than the day before. If you do that every day for 1 year, next year you will be 365% better than you are right this minute. 💥 Imagine how much better you will feel!
💕 How can I help YOU? 💕