Rethinking Exercise as a Source of Immediate Rewards - New York Times
Hello everyone, there have been some requests for inspiration to keep moving and eating well. It certainly is that time of year, the long winter stretch. I flew to Sydney last weekend - I sat down in my seat on the plane with a novel, and was caught off guard as we emerged from the clouds.
Sun hit the side of my face. Far out, when was the last time I saw sunlight and blue skies? It's this winter stretch that can leave you feeling like you're a creature of the night. Cold and dark winter mornings and cold and dark evenings that bleed into your afternoons. This is where mindset comes into play - I'm a big believer in not giving yourself a hard time when your energy dwindles. Instead focus on the small steps you can take to remain consistent with your health and wellbeing.
Celebrate what you do achieve. Each day we are presented with a series of decisions, aim to make positive ones and don't beat yourself up. One of my workmates recently suggested spending five minutes at the end of each day to write down and cross off what you have achieved. You'll be surprised.
I have included an article I saw on The New York Times - Well - Health. It's a really interesting way to reframe physical activity and self-care.
“We should count any and every opportunity to move that exists in the space of our lives as valid movement worth doing!”...
