Wednesday, 24 August 2016

The Mental Side of Exercise

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The Mental Side of Exercise
By Paige Waehner
 The single most important thing you need if you want to exercise is your mind.  Not the mind that criticizes how you look or makes you feel guilty about your choices.  Not the mind that drags you down and tells you you're a failure. 

You need the other mind.  The one who supports you in your goals.  The one who knows nobody's perfect and is proud of you for trying, even if you don't always succeed.  Your mind is the key to exercise, so maybe today you can get that other mind in gear and get moving.
5 Ways to Stay Mindful During Exercise 

 We often want to distract ourselves from our workouts, but being mindful during exercise can actually relieve stress, make you feel good and even make your workouts better.  Try paying attention when you exercise and see what happens.

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You Are What You Think 

 Negative thinking is something we all do and there always seems to be that critical voice in the back of your head telling you all the ways you're wrong.  Let's turn that voice down a bit, shall we?

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Could Exercise Be Causing Your Depression? 

 Exercise can affect your mind and your feelings, usually in a positive way.  But that isn't always the case with every person.  Do you feel like exercise is bringing you down?  Here are 5 questions to ask yourself.

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5 Ways to Stop Hating Your Body 
 We all have imperfections and, if you're like me, you're constantly focused on them.  You belly, your thighs, your earlobes...it's so easy to hone in on those not-so-great parts of yourself.  Today, let's stop the hate and find the love.
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