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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to some soothing music, laugh at a viral<br />
video or simply buy a pot plant for your<br />
home; anything that encourages you to slow<br />
your heart rate down and allow your brain to<br />
completely relax.<br />
7. Be mindful<br />
Paying conscious attention to how we are<br />
feeling, and acknowledging these experiences<br />
without judgement can help reduce<br />
stress and anxiety. The positive benefits<br />
of mindfulness on health and wellbeing<br />
are well documented and can be easily<br />
incorporated into our daily lives. Try going<br />
for a walk in nature and truly appreciate<br />
the surroundings, engage your five senses,<br />
keep a gratitude journal or simply be present.<br />
Being mindful isn’t necessarily about<br />
sitting and meditating, it’s about bringing<br />
awareness to what you’re directly experiencing,<br />
which can be pretty powerful for<br />
the mental state.<br />
8. Air your feelings<br />
It can be hard to see through the mind fog<br />
sometimes and that’s okay. You may find<br />
relief in sharing the load, whether that’s<br />
writing down your thoughts on paper or<br />
talking with a trusted friend or family<br />
member. Don’t feel embarrassed to reach<br />
out to others; it’s amazing the relief we feel<br />
from just being listened to. If you feel like<br />
you would like some additional support,<br />
seek out support groups in the community<br />
or talk with your GP who can refer you<br />
to a mental health professional. You can<br />
also check out Women’s Wellness website<br />
(womenswellness.co.nz), a support service<br />
for women, by women.<br />
Women's Wellness<br />
Women’s Wellness is a free, Hamilton-based support service for<br />
women, by women. If you're experiencing a difficult time in your life<br />
because of trauma, anxiety, depression or other mental illness, we<br />
can be alongside you as you journey towards wellness.<br />
Depending on what you need, we provide holistic support for<br />
up to six months. Our service is mobile and free. Wherever you're at,<br />
we'll be with you there.<br />
Women are usually referred to Women’s Wellness by a mental<br />
health service or GP. You may also self-refer for short-term support<br />
if you are 18 years or over and experiencing effects of trauma,<br />
depression, anxiety, other mental illness or mental distress.<br />
Please note we do not provide counselling services but we can<br />
link you appropriately. Women's Wellness is a service operated within<br />
Pathways Health Limited.<br />
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