This month may be Stress Awareness Month, but today is World Physical Activity Day!
I will admit that I am quite lazy when it comes to physical health and activity. In high school, I ran on the Cross Country team (albeit slowly). I still struggled with depression but at least I felt powerful and remained in shape. Now, I spend most days hidden indoors with my anxiety preventing me from passing over the threshold to freedom and health.
I spend most of my time focusing on improving my mental wellbeing but we cannot forget that physical health is just as important and necessary for maintaining mental health. The only problem is the vicious lethargic and apathetic cycle that depression sends me through.
In order to feel better, you must put forth effort and energy. But in order to possess an adequate amount of energy and the motivation to put forth effort, you wait to feel better. This is usually what causes me to say, "I'll start that diet later" or "I'll exercise tomorrow instead."
But today has to be the day! And what better day to break this cycle than World Physical Activity Day! So from now on, I will be focusing on all other aspects of my wellbeing (not just mental) because to lead a balanced life, I have to practice a variety of balanced health activities.
So follow along as I attempt to find a healthier balance between physical and mental health!
<3 Lexie
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Original article posted April 6, 2017 by Lexie on the official SunshowerPrintables blog.