Amen! Sleep + Good food + mindfulness + movement + friends + hopeful hobbies = awesome mental health
Today is Mental Health Awareness Month, unfortunately every month should have a day to talk about this topic because it is so important. We all experience anxiety and stress to some degree, it is simply an integral part of life in this chaotic society, and when you realize that it is not a matter of the challenging thoughts that the problems of today's society carry, but rather the question of how we will control them, my life has changed since I went through the guide from Manifest Zen. You don't need to treat the consequences, but the what cause the consequences
My son's 3rd grade teacher got all of the, "behavior problem" kids every year. His trick? They went outside & played a game &/or ran races a few times a day. My son learned from this teacher how to deal w/his life issues e.g.: rage, anxiety, improve concentration & better his mental health. He's 25 & uses exercise vs Rx to feel better. I'm so grateful for this teacher & people like you to help us understand how important movement is for the mind, body & soul!
Anxiety has plagued me for a long time. I didn't know I wasn't feeling normal, my ruminating mind focused instead on the pain in various areas of my body. My thinking was irrational, believing I was a dead man walking I didn't want to go to a doctor. I collapsed at work after over a year of feeling like I was being choked, my lead hand and supervisor had called a driver to take me home because I couldn't breathe. Eventually, with the motivation of a few TEDx talks and support from my wonderful family, I began to forge a new perception of life. Studying stoic philosophy and learning mindful meditation helps me identify many of the negative patterns in my thoughts. I work a physical job, my coworkers are familiar with the sight of my dancing. Life improved dramatically across the board for me in such a short time! The physical pains that made me believe I was dying have all but vanished. The sensation of being choked took a little while to fade, but plague me no longer. I've found a beautiful, compassionate girlfriend that makes every day brighter as well! We all have stories, humans are fascinating - shaped and molded through so many experiences. Leon, thank you for sharing your story!
I am on medicine cause of PTSD . MY sister was killed and i was shot 4 times...i did not know better when i had first atack. I wish i was able to listen speech like this ... But i have been doing great for 4 years..i exercise and that hellps me sooo much. And I am happy for first time in my life.
I totally relate to "finding the movement that fills you with joy."
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Meditation / Mindfulness, Movement and a nutritious diet makes wonder. We need to go back to the basics. Most of our diseases could be avoided if we lived healthy.
Balanced diet Regular excercise Living the moment Positive internal dialogue Healthy sleep Meditation/prayer
1 this is the best ted talk I’ve ever seen. 2 my own experience mirrors that of the speakers experience. In 2017 I was given tranquillisers to cope with my fathers sudden death. After coming close to totally losing my mind I started running every morning. I ditched all the medication over 12 weeks and haven’t been on any since. I still run every morning and the difference it’s made in my life has been extremely positive. Without it I don’t think I would be alive today.
You are not alone in your mental health journey—most of us face challenges that we don’t always talk about. Remember, reaching out for support is a sign of strength, and there’s a community of people who understand and care about you.
You are only one workout away from a great mood. Good luck to whoever reads this
I was feeling very stressed a few moments ago, but after following his advice—that movement is the cure for stress—I immediately did some squats and faked a smile. Now, I feel much better. thank you for sharing.
how can we be grown enough to know better than to be thinking the way we be thinking?
Yes ! Thank you so much ! I walk a lot at work . And when I’m home I have my dinner and go for an evening walk . It helps me not think a lot .
This is something more people need to see, amazing to see the stigma starting to end. I was a similar child to this and frustrated everyone around me including my family. Glad I am not alone.
❤️ Tedx talks… Each one has a different twist and new lesson for me to learn. I’m hooked. Thankful for everyone that shares there story. I never get enough of them.
I personally believes that when you keep yourself busy with productive activities we surely feel good.
Physical fitness is an incredible medicine to cope with the hectic life we have nowadays. Physical activity changes your mind, makes you feel more confident which eventually improves your focus and increases positivity towards life.
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