HOW TO EXERCISE WHEN YOU'RE IN A BAD MENTAL HEALTH PATCH

HOW TO EXERCISE WHEN YOU’RE IN A BAD MENTAL HEALTH PATCH

I advise my clients to apply the tips below;

Avoid using the term ‘exercise’

I recommend you substitute the word exercise with ‘feeling healthy’ or ‘being active’. Again, you do not have to hit the gym to keep you steady in your fitness journey despite the bad mentality. It is best to switch off the hater attitude to prevent accumulation of the bad energy towards your goals.

Have an individually customized program

Having a routine and sticking to it is important. Therefore, create one and ensure to follow it regardless of what your mind says. Be sure it will become habitual with time. You do not have to spend a whole hour exercising; 15 minutes alone goes a long way. Also, use fitness apps to avoid the excuse of spending expensively on a personal trainer.

Get support

I tell my clients that exercising regularly is not a joke. You may sometimes have all the inspiration to do it, but other times it is the exact opposite. I advise them to get support from professionals or family to encourage them through the journey. You can also explore on Google search to discover other motivation lines and what other people in your state do to stick to their goal.

Charlotte Cremers
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MS, University of Tartu
Sleep specialist

Using the acquired academic and professional experience, I advise patients with various complaints about mental health - depressed mood, nervousness, lack of energy and interest, sleep disorders, panic attacks, obsessive thoughts and anxieties, difficulty concentrating, and stress. In my free time, I love to paint and go on long walks on the beach. One of my latest obsessions is sudoku – a wonderful activity to calm an unease mind.

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