INSPO Fitness Journal October 2017
Everything from nutrition, beauty, home and workplace wellbeing to health, performance – and so much more.
Everything from nutrition, beauty, home and workplace wellbeing to health, performance – and so much more.
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Prioritising<br />
MENTAL<br />
WELLBEING<br />
The diagnosis of breast cancer can have a significant<br />
impact on mental wellbeing – feeling distressed,<br />
overwhelmed, anxious and confused are perfectly normal<br />
and expected emotions to experience during this time.<br />
For some, these feelings may lead to<br />
continued low emotional state, depression<br />
and anxiety. But it’s important to<br />
remember that our minds are the best tools<br />
we have to help our bodies.<br />
Having a strong mental state can boost<br />
spirits and enhance overall physical and<br />
mental wellbeing; the mind is a healing tool.<br />
So, try out the following health routines to<br />
help you feel more in control of your emotions<br />
and support your journey in mental<br />
wellness.<br />
1. Get moving<br />
Being physically active is one of the best<br />
ways to boost energy, help maintain a<br />
healthy weight and support positive health<br />
and wellbeing. Research suggests that daily<br />
exercise is safe during cancer treatment and<br />
can help fight fatigue and anxiety whilst<br />
boosting self-esteem - not to mention the<br />
positive benefits on long-term health. Strive<br />
to be as active as possible.<br />
2. Eat nutritious, wholesome and<br />
unprocessed foods<br />
Focusing on eating well is a great way to support<br />
positive mental and physical wellbeing.<br />
The nutrient breakdown of different food<br />
groups can really make a difference to how<br />
we feel so nourish your body and your mind.<br />
Fruit and vegetables are rich sources of antioxidants<br />
and will help support your body to<br />
stay strong and energised<br />
3. Hydrate<br />
Stay hydrated throughout the day by drinking<br />
plenty of fluids. Aim for at least two litres<br />
of water every day to feel and see the benefits<br />
of an adequately hydrated body and mind.<br />
4. Have a pre-bedtime routine<br />
Feeling consistently fatigued can have a<br />
significant impact on quality of life. Having<br />
a regular bedtime routine has been shown<br />
to promote a restful night’s sleep and help<br />
you feel more mentally able to manage your<br />
day-to-day life. Going to bed and waking up<br />
around the same time every day, limiting<br />
technology in the hours before bedtime and<br />
enjoying some quiet time will all help you<br />
wind down from the day.<br />
5. Prioritise self-care and time to yourself<br />
It’s easy to get bogged down with the daily<br />
grind, chores and physical and emotional<br />
demands of living; we’re all human. But it’s<br />
important to prioritise self-care and put yourself<br />
first sometimes. The way we feel about<br />
ourselves has a huge impact on our mental<br />
wellbeing, so whatever self-care means to you,<br />
prioritise it and have some fun.<br />
6. Breathe<br />
Learning to not sweat the small stuff may<br />
be easier said than done, but the benefits on<br />
your physical and mental health are definitely<br />
worth it. Breathing deeply nourishes the<br />
body by increasing the amount of oxygen to<br />
the brain which helps calm us down. Listen<br />
PROUD SPONSORS OF<br />
WAIKATO BREAST CANCER<br />
RESEARCH TRUST<br />
www.directgroup.co.nz<br />
30 <strong>INSPO</strong> – FITNESS JOURNAL OCTOBER <strong>2017</strong>
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