Hello loves, ❤
I am not going to lie, over the past week my mental health has been all over the place – I understand that my blog is about being at a HAPPY PLACE & things you can do to improve your mental state of mind. HOWEVER… I am human & I can’t always be happy.
Sometimes I have down days too, sometimes even down weeks. Sometimes I am so anxious that I cannot focus at work all day & just go home + go to sleep.
I must admit, going to the gym DOES boost my mood & make me feel better ❤
I’ve pushed myself this week & attended the gym Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday (It is now Thursday morning here in Sydney, Australia). I drove myself there after work, even though I didn’t want to be there & I worked out afterwards… I FELT GREAT. I walk in feeling ‘ehh’ & I walk out feeling GREAAAAAT!
Endorphin’s also trigger a positive feeling in the body, similar to that of morphine. For example, the feeling that follows a run or workout is often described as “euphoric.” That feeling, known as a “runner’s high,” can be accompanied by a positive and energizing outlook on life.
Endorphins act as analgesics, which means they diminish the perception of pain. They also act as sedatives. They are manufactured in your brain, spinal cord, and many other parts of your body and are released in response to brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. The neuron receptors endorphin’s bind to are the same ones that bind some pain medicines. However, unlike with morphine, the activation of these receptors by the body’s endorphin’s does not lead to addiction or dependence.
Regular exercise has been proven to:
- Reduce stress
- Ward off anxiety and feelings of depression
- Boost self-esteem
- Improve sleep
Just remember that if you are having an off day or even off week, it is okay, it is normal, you are human, these things happen.
Wherever you are in the world, have a lovely day ❤
Thank you for re-blogging ❤
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I find the gym a great way to feel good. Really struggling to get back into it though!
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I always have struggling days. Some weeks are great & then there are some weeks that I don’t even go – That’s a part of being human, we are never going to always have good days 🙂
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Thank you for re-blogging ❤
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Reblogging to SIWO 😊
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Thanks for re-blogging ❤
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Good on you for sharing the other side of things. The gym is what helped me overcome a difficult (mental/emotional) situation many years ago & I’m now a fitness instructor, so you could say it worked. Haha! It’s amazing! Enjoy your new gym routine 😀 x
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Woo! Look at you! Thats amazing 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Totally agree on having a day when you are in a funk. Working out, meditation along with yoga keep me sane. 🤗💋
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Thank you so much Ingrid ❤ I appreciate your love ❤
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The Lord has been allowing me more opportunities to walk my bridge upon the mountains! It has felt so therapeutic, and allows me time to think of you and praying for you and many of our WordPress family! I pray things have gotten less stressful for you! I’ll still be praying for you! Me and God love you, Miss Lovely! ❤
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Thank you so much Gail ❤
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Most days I exercise, and I can’t think of a day in a in the last several months that I’ve felt unhappy, even when things have gone sideways. Exercise, as you said, is awesome that way. I use other things as well, like fresh water , fresh air, good food, plenty of sleep, temperance, and trust. Not everyday can be awesome, but we can generally live life on the up side.
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I am so happy to hear that ❤
I am happy that you are in a happy place ❤
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…and I’m happy you’re happy as well. 😉
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Thank you ❤
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I totally know the feeling! I have been having off weeks too, lately. Sometimes, even if we don’t feel like it, we have to push yourself out the door and go exercise. Almost everytime, you feel better than before going AND even better than if you didn’t go at all! It does help!
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I completely agree – After a workout I feel GREAT! It’s an amazing feeling just getting there is the problem ❤
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The hardest is to start 🙂
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Agreeeeed ❤
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Going to the gym when you don’t feel like it is such an achievement- congratulations! 💕
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Thank you ❤ It is hard but once your there, you feel great ❤
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Going to the gym helps me too. Glad you went. Thanks for the reminder that we are all human and down days happen. I am glad many saw your message. 🙂
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Thank you for your kind words ❤
Sometimes I get real harsh on my self when I feel this way but I know for a fact I just need to remind myself that I am human & its okay to have an off day or week, you just need to pick yourself up. ❤
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