We all know that our physical health affects our mental health and vice versa. And what we do to our bodies makes a big contrast to how we feel.
Endorphins - Pain reliever Neurochemicals
Physical activities such as diet, alcohol consumption, smoking,
and drugs can all affect our mental health and wellbeing in so many ways. We
will discuss them later in this article but before that, let me tell you that
our physical activities release pain reliever neurochemicals named endorphins.
They are also known as endorphins, which help us feel and sleep well, in easier
words. It can also improve our physical fitness, which tends to make us feel
better in general. Even small amounts of regular physical activities can
improve our mental wellbeing, especially when it comes to something that we
enjoy the most.
Doing some Physical Activities
Physical activities are even a recommended treatment for
depression. Trust me, we can get active at our own pace, in our way. There is
no need to join a gym or even spend any money on that. Simply the number of
small changes in our daily routine can make all the difference. Taking a brisk
walk or walking to get where we are going, getting active in gardening, or
cycling once or twice a week are excellent options. If you need a little help
fitting more physical activity into your day, try the NHS's Active 10 walking
tracker app to help you get short bursts of brisk walking into your day.
Meditation can also be helpful (Check "Benefits of Meditation" to know how
meditation can help you out) but, if there was an activity you used to enjoy,
think about picking it up again.
Replacing Junk-food with Healthier Food
Eating healthy food can play an essential role in our health and
wellbeing. No matter what we take in our diet and how much because our diet
possesses a powerful connection with physical and mental health. We should try
to eat a healthy balanced diet, with plenty of fruits and vegetables. It is
also a wise decision to keep an eye on calories. Therefore, we should minimize
foods that are high in sugar and fats.
Role of Drugs Addiction
Consumption of alcohol, caffeine, tobacco, and even drugs may seem
tempting in stress. They may seem relaxing when we are tired. We use them to
escape or face difficult situations but, they can cause more problems than they
solve, especially long-term. All these habits can complicate our sleeping
patterns and affect how anxious and depressed we feel (By the way, using too
much emotions can also become problematic for us. Read "Excessive use of Emotions" for better
understanding). Alcohol particularly can worsen our moods. Even smoking is not
a good habit and can cause death. Quitting it properly or controlling it could
make you breathe freely, feel better, and save money! So try to limit or stop
such habits. If you can't help it, take help from your psychologist or
counselor.
Think and Reflect!
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