Did you know there are many mental and emotional health benefits of walking? Whether you are walking indoors, or outside walking can have many positive impacts on our mental and emotional states.
Our mental health, along with our physical health, is very important to our overall well-being. Here are some ways to keep your mental health in check and perform self-care:
Written by Jessica Shupp Enes, Fitness Program Coordinator
Resource: https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/
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- Walking can be a form of relaxation to clear the mind and focus better.
- Walking can relieve feeling of anxiety or depression you may be experiencing especially with the unknowns of this time.
- Walking can help you sleep better or improve your sleep quality.
- Walking can make you more creative and allow you to refresh the mind especially if you are doing a lot of concentrating.
Our mental health, along with our physical health, is very important to our overall well-being. Here are some ways to keep your mental health in check and perform self-care:
- Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories.
- Make time to unwind and try activities you enjoy.
- Connect with others by making phone calls or Facetime family to maintain healthy relationships and build a strong support system.
- Take care of your body – Try to eat healthy well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, take deep breaths, stretch and get plenty of sleep.
- Seek help when needed– If distress impacts activities of your daily life for several days or weeks, talk to a clergy member, counselor, or doctor, or contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-985-5990.
Written by Jessica Shupp Enes, Fitness Program Coordinator
Resource: https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/
Image: https://postbuck.com/walking-and-jogging-for-the-elderly-people/