Why you are not able to achieve your goal even after following Healthy diet & workout?
We know that Eating healthy and daily Physical activity helps in maintaining healthy body & weight. But even after eating right and working out on regular basis, are not yielding desired results?
WHY I am not able to reach my goal?
We all give importance to eating right, exercising everyday but what we keep it on back seat is Mental Health. Nurturing our mental health can also help us combat or prevent the mental health problems that are sometimes associated with a chronic physical illness. In some cases, it can prevent the onset or relapse of a physical or mental illness. Managing stress well, for instance, can have a positive impact on heart disease.
Is it STRESS ?
Stress can be beneficial – in moderation. That’s because short episodes of stress trigger chemicals that improve memory, increase energy levels and enhance alertness and productivity. But chronic stress has debilitating effects on our overall health. Physically, it can contribute to migraines, ulcers, muscle tension and fatigue.It is found that chronic stress more than doubled the risk of heart attacks.
Problems are not STOP sign but they are guidelines
Persistent stress also affects us emotionally and intellectually, and can cause many problems such as:
- Decreased concentration and memory
- Confusion
- Loss of sense of humour
- Anxiety
- Anger
- Irritability
- Fear
Manage your STRESS
The goal of managing stress is to cue the “relaxation response”. This is the physiological and psychological calming process our body goes through when we perceive that the danger, or stressful event, has passed.
Breath Awareness Meditation : Practicing meditation or breathing awareness every day can relieve chronic stress and realign your outlook in a more positive way. Good breathing habits alone can improve both your psychological and physical well-being.
For Guided Breath Awareness check out this LINK
Good Sleep in Important : Sleep plays an important role in your physical health. It is involved in healing and repair of your heart and blood vessels. Ongoing sleep deficiency is linked to an increased risk of heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and stroke. If you are facing problem with good quality sleep then add food rich in Magnesium also known as sleep vitamins (cocoa, almonds, cinnamon) which helps in better sleep.
Do something you LOVE : Taking the time for a favourite hobby is a great way of connecting with and nurturing your creative self. In a day, try to take out time for something you love and you enjoy doing it.
Talk about it – Sharing your troubles with a someone may help you to put things in perspective and to feel that you’re not alone. You may also find some other ways to manage stress effectively.
Benefits of good Mental Health includes :
- Sharper memory.
- Clarity in thinking.
- Higher self-esteem.
- Better sleep.
- Increased energy.
- Improved moods.
- Reduction in anxiety.
- Reduced risk of depression.
- Improvements in relationships.
- Increased BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor), which improves neurotransmission.
We all may be independent, satisfied, successful in life but sometimes we all need that…Extra support, Extra love and above all …few words of MOTIVATION
Stay Positive & Stay Healthy.
