Resilience, positivity, and a life of self-love
‘Mental health… is not a destination, but a process’- Noam Shpancer
How often do you feel hurt? Scared? Lonely?
Congratulations, you’re human! Everybody feels the ups and downs of life.
And rather than feeling good 24/7 (no matter what peoples’ Instagram feeds tell you), true mental health is how we navigate the inevitable storms.
It’s our ability to:
- Approach setbacks with poise, resilience and optimism
- Form healthy (and supportive) relationships, and feel worthy of love
- Accept ourselves, perceived flaws and all
- Recognise and consciously reduce unhealthy habits
The beauty of all this, is that great mental health is a habit. You can, through a series of daily practices, train yourself to love yourself a little more day by day!
And at Yogikor, that’s what we’re all about. So let’s jump in 👇
How can I boost my mental health & wellbeing?
A 1 hour workout is 4% of your day. So really, there are no excuses! We’re probably preaching to the converted here. But the benefits of daily exercise are endless:
- Control your weight
- Reduce the risk of (heart & immune) disease
- Boost confidence
- Improve your mental health & mood
Start small, and build slowly. From cross-fit, to weight training, spin classes and team sports, there’s an option for everyone.
Want to sweat in style? Our Yogi-Essentials equipment range has got you covered.
Meditation is like finding your real home. We learn to turn our awareness inwards and find the peace and joy of simple being.
It provides timeless lessons, like learning to:
- Listen to your body (and slow down when you need it)
- Heal your inner pain through awareness & loving kindness
- Recognise when you’re acting from a place of anger, and taking a breath to reconsider
Starting small, for just 15 minutes a day, will grow into a beautiful practice.
We all know the drill… As adults we need 7-9 hours to function at our best. Anything less and our mood, concentration and stress levels take a hit.
And yet according to the CDC, 1 in 3 adults don’t get enough sleep.
Whether it’s from technology ‘priming’ you to stay awake, poor work-home boundaries or excessive caffeine or alcohol consumption, we’re putting our mental health at risk.
So make the bedroom a ‘no phone zone’, avoid large meals and caffeine before bedtime, and get consistent with your sleep patterns!
We spend time in the gym shaping our bodies… Why don’t we spend time shaping our mindsets?
Cultivate an attitude of gratitude to learn to:
- Appreciate and savour the good times
- See the good in what we do have, rather than the flaws
- Weather the tough times, as we slowly come to see the good in all situations, no matter how challenging
A grateful mind is a happy mind! Check out our Crystalkôr crystals range that will improve your wellbeing.
You know what they say… You are what you eat!
The impact of food on our mental health is no different.
A solid diet boosts your focus, mood stability, and overall self-image. For maximum benefit, focus on consuming:
- Plenty of fruit and vegetables
- Foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids (e.g. Salmon)
- The majority of your foods from whole sources (not processed)
No one is an island.
And although the journey to improved mental health is a challenging (but highly rewarding) one, you don’t have to walk it alone.
Here are some examples of amazing organizations or resources dedicated to boosting Australia’s mental health:
SANE Australia is a wonderful community offering forums, a drop-in service and helpful blog resources to help people boost their mental health.
Headspace Australia delivers mental health support to people aged 12-25, including a hotline and online resources.
Beyond Blue provides coaching, a hotline (online or over the phone) and a supportive community to guide people through their issues.
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