Achieving Wellness through Fitness and Exercise

Hello beautiful souls!

I hope this finds you well. Today, I want to talk about something that's close to my heart: fitness and exercise. How about if we try to look at it as an opportunity to feel better overall?

Fitness isn’t just about hitting the gym or running a massive marathon. It’s about discovering what invigorates you and holding on to it. Whether it's a brisk walk in the park, a hike, or a bit of yoga in your living room.

Society often tells us that exercise has to be hard work to be effective, which can make it seem unenjoyable. Think of exercise as a gift to yourself. What if you could fall in love with exercise because it clears your mind, boosts your mood, keeps your body in the shape you want, and makes you happy? You probably often hear about the physical benefits, like stronger muscles and better heart health, but let’s not forget about your mental health. When you exercise, happy hormones called endorphins are released (this is often referred to as a “runner’s high”). Exercise can reduce stress, anxiety, and yes, it can definitely improve your sleep.

What I’ve found helpful is setting realistic goals and celebrating the little victories along the way (write them down). Did you manage to walk a bit further today? Great! Did you try a new workout plan? Brilliant!

Also rather than doing one long workout twice a week, I try to mixing in shorter, more

frequent workouts throughout the day like 10 minutes yoga, stretching or Pilates. You'll find it much more effective and fun!"

Remember, it’s not about being perfect. It’s about you being consistent, listen to your body and be kind to yourself. There will be days when you’re not up for it, and that’s perfectly okay. Listen to your body and give yourself a  grace.

Have a sense of curiosity and think about how exercise can serve your needs in both mind and body. Discover what works for you. Then lace up those trainers, think of an activity you want to try, and go for it!

Stay positive, and most importantly, have fun with whatever activities you do, you know that you can count on yourself!

Don’t forget to share your fave activity or maybe there is an activity that you want to try out soon? Let me knoww in a comments.

With joy,

Eva.