Physical health
Mental health
Lots of folks have asked for more information on some of my recent tweets. I'll do best to include here from my work on health and well-being with @outsidemagazine.
Follow here if interested 1/
Decades of research shows that movement has a significant impact on mood. It is not a panacea but it helps a LOT.
That said, for sake of thread I'll hit mind then body. 2/
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First rule of routine is have one. Second rule is don't become overly attached to it. 3/
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It is about experiencing something that is distressing, leaning in (instead of out), accepting your reality, and then taking actions that align with your core values. 4/
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Productivity is just doing stuff.
Productivity is not good or bad it just is. It's all about where are you pointing the energy. 5/
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This is even true virtually.
We are all mirrors reflecting onto one another. Especially now, be discerning about who you "surround yourself" with online. My own bar: hope grounded in reality. 6/
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Do what you can to limit your checking in a way that makes sense for you. When you have the urge to check try use that as a cue to take values-based ACTION. 7/
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This means you need to be honest about your reality and align your expectations accordingly.
It's great to have a high bar. But a too-high bar can be destructive. 8/ thegrowtheq.com/its-okay-even-…
You don't need to feel good to get going. You need to get going and then you feel good.
(That's a nice bridge to shift to physical health now.) 9/
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It also makes you more creative, helps with emotional control, and helps you sleep! 10/
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In short: remove distractions. Set boundaries. 11/
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Here is a menu of stuff you can do:
-Squats
-Push-ups
-Step-ups
-Lunges
-Planks
-Sit-ups
-Curls (full backpack)
-Jumping jacks
-Running in place
I like to pair a few movements in mini-circuits. 12/
Simple truth: CONSISTENT BRISK WALKING GETS YOU 95-99 PERCENT OF THE WAY THERE. How's that for a "hack"?
Uncrowded space. 13/
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With the mind-specific practices. Same holds true. Focus on the PROCESS of living in alignment with your values.
Gentle persistence. (End.)