Anxiety

The first topic is a big one. Anxiety.
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Everyone experiences some form of anxiety in their life, consciously or otherwise. Bouts of anxiety disrupt healthy mental cognition & restrict us from the behaviour we want.
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Getting on top of anxious emotional states requires focussed work & persistence. A few key strategies applicable to everyone 👇
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- Aim for 3 hours of physical exercise per week. Start with what you are capable with and most importantly, do what you enjoy. This is the only way to build long term mental & physical health & fitness.
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- Focus on getting your heart rate up, at least briefly. By no means does this require enormous amounts of cardio workouts, however, near maximum heart rate efforts of exercise improve the neurochemical make-up of your brain. These chemicals are powerful in fighting many forms of anxiety, when utilised correctly 💥
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- Incrementally progress as much as possible. Increase the different variables available to you. Workout longer, change the exercise program, or challenge yourself however else you can. This will reinforce the positive mental & physical benefits 📈
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Lastly, and perhaps the most important factor. Rest. The body & mind require time off to restore and apply the work you've done to their respective systems 🙌