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Pushing the Reset Button on Your Inner Self
by Kimberly Hayes kimberly@publichealthalert.info
Pushing the Reset Button on Your Inner Self
In today’s world, we are constantly bombarded with information through different mediums like social media, texts, email messages, etc. The brain cannot keep up or filter out the noise around us. This often leads to stress and anxiety which can leave us unwell in both body and mind. Here we offer a few ways to reset your mind and allow it the space to unwind and unplug.
Walking
Walking is probably the most convenient and easiest form of exercise, benefiting us physically, mentally, and emotionally. Joan Smeland, a licensed massage therapist, uses the phrase “one more step” for coaching softball and life. She began walking with her rescue Buddy in lovely Milford, CT, and thus began Walks With Buddy. Look at all the ways you can take that “one more step,” for your physical and emotional wellbeing.
But whether you’re walking with your rescue buddy, or just enjoying the solitude of a hike in a park alone, walks should be a part of your daily mental health wellness routine.
Volunteering
Doing something to help someone else is one of the best well-being boosters imaginable because it not only benefits the person you’re aiding, of course, but it also has long-term health and wellness benefits for the person volunteering, too. According to Harvard Medical School, a growing body of evidence suggests that people who give their time to others might also be rewarded with better physical health—including lower blood pressure and a longer lifespan.
You can easily set up your own nonprofit to increase your ability to carry on with the charitable efforts you’re passionate about. It's easier to apply for grants and public funding if you’re set up as a nonprofit corporation. When you form a nonprofit corporation, you'll need to create bylaws that detail how you'll operate. This includes how the corporation is governed, how often it holds board meetings, how voting works, and rules on conflicts of interest.
Go Back to School
In addition to the obvious benefits furthering your education can have on your life, like a better job and higher income, earning a degree actually makes you happier overall. Studies conducted by the college board have shown that those who have completed additional schooling are not only more well-equipped to handle mental challenges but also report a higher level of satisfaction when doing so. College grads are statistically healthier overall, less likely to smoke, and more likely to exercise. Online degree programs make it easy to earn a degree while still working full-time or tending to family obligations. When looking for an online school, ensure it's accredited, and that it offers competitive tuition rates.
Things You Can Start Doing Right Now
There are smaller, more bite-sized activities you can take to reset and unplug
Some of the best ideas come from a place of rest, relaxation, and reflection. The mind needs time to unwind from a busy schedule and focus on the present moment. Giving yourself that time and space can be the best gift you’ll ever receive.
by Kimberly Hayes kimberly@publichealthalert.info
Pushing the Reset Button on Your Inner Self
In today’s world, we are constantly bombarded with information through different mediums like social media, texts, email messages, etc. The brain cannot keep up or filter out the noise around us. This often leads to stress and anxiety which can leave us unwell in both body and mind. Here we offer a few ways to reset your mind and allow it the space to unwind and unplug.
Walking
Walking is probably the most convenient and easiest form of exercise, benefiting us physically, mentally, and emotionally. Joan Smeland, a licensed massage therapist, uses the phrase “one more step” for coaching softball and life. She began walking with her rescue Buddy in lovely Milford, CT, and thus began Walks With Buddy. Look at all the ways you can take that “one more step,” for your physical and emotional wellbeing.
But whether you’re walking with your rescue buddy, or just enjoying the solitude of a hike in a park alone, walks should be a part of your daily mental health wellness routine.
Volunteering
Doing something to help someone else is one of the best well-being boosters imaginable because it not only benefits the person you’re aiding, of course, but it also has long-term health and wellness benefits for the person volunteering, too. According to Harvard Medical School, a growing body of evidence suggests that people who give their time to others might also be rewarded with better physical health—including lower blood pressure and a longer lifespan.
You can easily set up your own nonprofit to increase your ability to carry on with the charitable efforts you’re passionate about. It's easier to apply for grants and public funding if you’re set up as a nonprofit corporation. When you form a nonprofit corporation, you'll need to create bylaws that detail how you'll operate. This includes how the corporation is governed, how often it holds board meetings, how voting works, and rules on conflicts of interest.
Go Back to School
In addition to the obvious benefits furthering your education can have on your life, like a better job and higher income, earning a degree actually makes you happier overall. Studies conducted by the college board have shown that those who have completed additional schooling are not only more well-equipped to handle mental challenges but also report a higher level of satisfaction when doing so. College grads are statistically healthier overall, less likely to smoke, and more likely to exercise. Online degree programs make it easy to earn a degree while still working full-time or tending to family obligations. When looking for an online school, ensure it's accredited, and that it offers competitive tuition rates.
Things You Can Start Doing Right Now
There are smaller, more bite-sized activities you can take to reset and unplug
- Yoga and Tai Chi decrease stress and anxiety, relieve depression, improve your mood and enhance your quality of sleep along with their physical benefits.
- Geocaching is a great pastime where the participant is given clues and then must follow these clues throughout nature to find a hidden treasure!
- Learn to play an instrument Learning a new thing can be super-exciting and also a great way to take your mind off the norms of the world. This can be an extremely rewarding and useful skill as life goes on.
- Meditate Learning to meditate takes time to get right, but even the learning process has benefits like improving your mood and helping you become more creative.
Some of the best ideas come from a place of rest, relaxation, and reflection. The mind needs time to unwind from a busy schedule and focus on the present moment. Giving yourself that time and space can be the best gift you’ll ever receive.
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As we navigate this uncharted water with COVID-19,
remember you are not alone. Anxiety, Fear, Depression, Overwhelm is high for some. One Way to Help is to Structure you day, as if you had to be somewhere. Get up, Get Dressed and Get Productive. Read that book, Walk your neighborhood, Plan a garden, Stay Hydrated. This is a Pause with a Purpose. If you need help creating a Plan of Action we are here to help. "It Takes a Community To Break a Stigma!" Coach Joan Challenge yourself daily to "Be Better!" Be Part of the Solution Social Distancing, Face Masks, Hand Washing Meditation & Prayer for those on the front lines. Stronger Together |
April 13, 2020
we are still in "quarantine" Social Distancing mode. This is not helping those who battle Mental Illness, which is 1 out of 5, 1 out of 3 have Anxiety. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death Ages 10- 34 Suicide is the 4th leading cause of death Ages 35 to 44 Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death overall If you are struggling reach out for help. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 |
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