Hello and welcome back to the one and only Rockstar Friday Newsletter!
As spring has arrived, catching sun rays in the warm temps of spring, we think about how we can make our mental state match the vitamin D our skin gets from the wonderful warm temps.
May is Mental Health Month. Our Mental Health is Key to our physical health because they go hand in hand with helping our overall health and wellness.
Important facts to how mental and physical health are connected:
- 1 in 3 people with long term health conditions also experience mental health issues from anxiety or depression.
- 77% of people who have stress will see an impact on their physical health.
- Severe mental health disorders can reduce life expectancy by 10 and as much as 25 years.
Let’s break it down into a few categories of what we can do to have better Mental Health as spring runs along.
Prioritize Physical Health
-Exercise…maybe even the Best 🙂
2/3 x per week
60 minutes per session
Stretch 3x per week
Walk 3x per week for 20-60 minutes each
-Healthy Food Choices
More colors the better of fruits and veggies
3-5 servings of fruits and veggies
More Water the Better
-Quality Sleep
6-8 hours per night
No screens 1 hour before bed
No bright lights after the ones in the bedroom go out
Spend time in Nature
Walking…hint…hint 🙂
Gardening
Kayaking
Bike riding
Sit in the Sun to soak in the healthy Vitamin D
Manage Stress
-Stress Reduction
Meditation
Deep breathing
Belly Breathing laying on floor
Yoga
Dancing
Painting
Viewing Art: A new review of 38 studies and 6800 participants have proven that looking at, viewing and maybe even just gazing at art for the (non-art peeps) out there that being present, viewing pieces of Art can bring a sense of
1. Well Being
2. Personal Growth
3. Purpose in Life
-Mindfulness
Be present
Focus on tasks at hand
Write down your “To-Do” list and check them off!
Make this spring a better one with more attention to yourself and your health in more than just the weights we lift 🙂
Have a super day Rockstar Nation!
-Jake Cheney
Rockstar Fitness, LLC
www.RckstarFitness.com