09/01/2023
The connection between our mental and physical health is deeply complex.
There's no doubt that there IS a connection there, but because there is still so much we don't know about how our brains work, the intimacies of that connection are yet to be fully understood.
But what we can be certain of is that moving our bodies is one of the simplest and most effective ways we can support our mental wellbeing.
Why?
Because movement...
😴 helps us to sleep better, which gives our brains and bodies more energy for tackling day-to-day life
🥳 releases feel-good hormones in our bodies that improve our moods and make us feel happier
💪 makes us feel that we've achieved something positive, giving us a motivational boost
🧘 reduces stress, by releasing cortisol that can help relieve anxiety, racing thoughts and negative thoughts
Even if it's just 10 minutes of stretching each day, moving your body is a powerful way to relieve mental health symptoms and start making progress towards better wellbeing.