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Just like we all have physical health, we all have mental health. Taking care of mental health is just as important as physical health. Mental health is when you feel well, can cope with normal stresses, work productively & contribute to your community. Mental health is NOT a mental health condition

MENTAL HEALTH AND SPORT

Exercise and Sports may boost your overall health and offer other benefits. It gives you time with your friends, keeps you fit, and benefits your mental health too. We all know that sports are great for your physical health. But exercise and sports also have many psychological benefits:

  • help moderate stress,
  • improve your mood,
  • reduce feelings of depression and stress,
  • enhance your overall emotional well-being,
  • increase your energy levels and
  • improve sleep amongst many others.

KEEP IT SIMPLE:

The good news is that exercise doesn’t have to be strenuous or take a long time. Studies show low or moderate intensity exercise is enough to make a difference in terms of your mood and thinking patterns.

Going for a leisurely walk, or activities like stretching and yoga, can also have huge benefits on your mind and body. Even doing housework like sweeping, mopping, or vacuuming can give you a mild work out. So go out there and develop an exercise plan or participate in a sport that you interested in.

GETTING STARTED:

Your plan will have a better chance of success if you:

  • Consult with your GP medical practitioner if you have any have health concerns regarding exercise
  • choose an activity you like, or have enjoyed in the past, that suits your fitness levels and abilities
  • start small – build up your activity gradually. Ideally, vary your activities so you don’t get bored
  • write your plan in your diary or on your calendar, so it’s part of your schedule
  • regularly revisit your exercise plans, and try something different if it’s not working out for you.
  • For even greater benefits, try exercising outdoors, it appears to impact on your attitude to exercise

Get your plan into action and reap the overall benefits !

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