This is all of us
Be okay with your feelings.
I’m stating the obvious, but reminding you that our emotional state (mental health) is important and is connected to our physical health. We know intuitively that when we’re feeling stressed, we are more inclined to get sick — you can get a migraine headache, acne breakout, anxiety, depression, etc.
Life is stressful.
“I’m under a lot of pressure right now.”
“Well, what do I do?”
Acknowledge those feelings when you are dealing with high stress. Try not to suppress it long-term. Our culture tends to also focus on big to-do-lists (guilty) and that can add unnecessary pressure to our day. You can’t always avoid stress but you can change your perception of it — change your mindset.
My advice is to take time out of each day and do something that you enjoy, something you are completely absorbed in and it just makes you lose track of time. This is why I walk outside every single day at a minimum. It’s something that gives me a sense of joy.
You are your habits is something I’ve written about before and the effects of those habits on overall health.
Have you seen the TV show, “This is Us?” The show has a focus on talking about the mental health aspect. It takes you on an emotional roller coaster ride with…
