Finland’s Eurovision strategy: business on top, party on the bottom! 🎉🇫🇮 #EurovisionFashion #HalfDressedWholehearted 🤣
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Let me let go… like so many others I struggle with my mental health. I’m doing ok right now and this post is not about gaining sympathy or likes, nor am I saying anything I’m sure you haven’t thought about yourself before. It being mental health awareness week I just thought I’d open up a little incase it helps anyone else feel less alone. I’ve had low self esteem all my life and during times of uncertainty my negative internal chatter can be all encompassing. When it’s bad I believe whole heartedly that I am failing at everything. Naturally this paranoia impacts my relationships and often I struggle to believe that I am worthy of love, no matter how many times I am told I am loved by the people in my life. Then self sabotage sets in and I’m quick to enrage because I’m desperate to break the tension and after a brief feeling of relief I feel guilty and ashamed for being unkind towards others and myself. Then I go round the cycle again and it feels like a self fulfilling prophecy. After a few years in therapy I know that when I feel this way it’s just my mind trying to protect me. To stop me becoming big headed and taking dangerous risks. I just need to remind myself that I can trust myself that I won’t become an ego maniac train dodger! In order to break the cycle I go out for a run or a meditate or do something creative like cook or draw or do Lego - anything that I know will give me a sense of achievement. The small wins start to build up and I start to see the light at the end of the tunnel. That’s what this song is all about and I keep coming back to it whenever I need it. I hope it gives you a little solace too. Currently I have a counsellor that I see once a week which is hugely helping and I’m reading an amazing book called ‘Radical Compassion’ by Tara Brach which I highly recommend if you’re struggling to be kind to yourself. Sending lots of love to you wherever you are in life and whatever you’re going through 🧡 #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthawarenessweek #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #keeptalking #behonest #openup #hopethishelps #compassion #meditation #selfcompassion #selflove #selfesteem #letmeletgo
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May 13, 2024 It’s Mental Health Awareness Week! 🧠 Over the past few years, Mental Health Awareness has moved in a positive direction. But there is still not enough resources and understanding about what it means to be severely affected by mental illness. That’s why, for Mental Health Awareness Week, let’s get the mental health conversation moving, and bring attention to what needs to change. Here are ways to get involved… 1. JOIN A SUPPORT GROUP There are hundreds of group meetings across the country. What they have in common is the support, understanding and acceptance one can only get from someone who has been where you are. 2. BECOME A CAMPAIGNER Do you want to create change alongside tens of thousands of campaigners too? If so, become a campaigner today and help us challenge attitudes and change lives for people affected by mental illness. 3. MAKE A DONATION Donations go towards ensuring a better quality of life for everyone affected by mental illness. We can only achieve this vision thanks to the generosity and support of people like you. There’s lots to be done. Watch, read, listen, share. Together, we can make a change! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
Giovedì 16, terzo appuntamento de Il Maggio di Murgia! 💞 Una serata in parole, con associazione culturale Teatro Dioniso e in musica con il Coro Clandestino che evocherà lo spirito di Michela cantando. Vi aspettiamo al @dermastbs alle 20.30. 💖 Ingresso gratuito ad offerta libera per un piccolo aiuto alle organizzazioni promotrici per il finanziamento della rassegna. #donna #transfemminismo #queer #femminismo #diritti #murgia #michelamurgia #brescia #bresciacultura @ilmaggiodimurgia #openup @arcigaybrescia @laucastelletti @alilofuturoanteriore @cfst.brescia @spaziodonnabrescia @nonunadimenobrescia @donnemanagement @anninafrattini
😜Lekker even helemaal JEZELF ZIJN🤪.... de wens van zoveel mensen en de belofte op zoveel flyers, ook die van mij overigens 🤣 En dan komt het punt dat je delen van jezelf voelt en tegenkomt, die helemaal niet zo LEKKER zijn 😳 'Ehhhh hallo, ik kwam hier om een leuke dag te hebben, zo wil ik me niet voelen...' Maar je wilde toch meer VOELEN? 🤔 Tja dan krijg je dit er allemaal gratis bij, juist omdat het een niet beter of slechter is dan het ander. Juist omdat dit de transformatie is en je veel meer rust en ruimte geeft als je het gevoeld hebt, als het mag stromen en er gewoon mag zijn ✨ Dus kan je alles van jezelf omarmen en welkom heten? Dat is de grote vraag en voor mijzelf geldt: 'Nou niet altijd meteen, maar wel steeds meer. Steeds meer in liefde en acceptatie kan ik naar de patronen, (niet altijd helemaal tactische en doorleefde) reacties en mechanismes van mezelf kijken. Meer van jezelf leren kennen, is meer VOELEN wat er allemaal in je geraakt wordt🔥, wat er in je leeft en misschien wel op slot is gezet, bang is om nog een keer in de spotlight te gaan staan. ALLES doet er toe, want alles is onderdeel van jou. En nee, dan bedoel ik niet dat je de hele dag in foetus houding op de bank hoeft te liggen snotteren of je buurman boven op z'n neus moet slaan 'omdat je je nou eenmaal zo voelt'. Ik bedoel dat je verantwoordelijkheid neemt voor wat je voelt, dat dit jouw gevoel is getriggerd door een ander, maar daar heeft de ander niet altijd iets mee te maken. Ja..... het is een heel avontuur zo'n JEZELF worden en niemand kan je hier de roadmap of handleiding voor geven, want jij bent uniek 🦄 Dus voel wat JIJ NU nodig hebt en waar je toe aangetrokken wordt, dat is vaak een goede raadgever. Niemand heeft DE WAARHEID in pacht, dus pak van dit buffet van geweldige aanbiedingen en ervaringen wat jou nu voedt en ONT-WIKKEL jezelf elke keer een beetje meer 🧞♀️🌟🐲 Heel veel plezier met dit Aardse Avontuur.
【新しい採用体験を】 当社はITエンジニアの派遣を手がける企業として、常に革新的なアプローチを追求しています。 採用プロセスにおいてもその精神を生かし、メタバース上での直接対話を可能にする採用窓口を設けています。 ぜひ皆さんに気軽に立ち寄っていただきたく、今回ご紹介します。 - - - - - - - - - - - \オープンアップITエンジニア(OPE)って？/ 未経験からITエンジニアを目指せる会社🧑💻👩💻 私たちは 「キャリアの可能性を秘めた全ての人に自信と展望があふれる世界を」 というビジョンのもと、 多くの人の可能性を広げられる環境を整えています。 毎年1000名以上のITエンジニアを未経験から育成している当社で あなたもキャリアを切り拓きませんか？ ・ITエンジニアに少しでも興味がある ・未経験でも成長意欲がある🔥 という方、大歓迎です！ご応募はプロフィールに掲載のHPから！ #オープンアップITエンジニア #OPE #インフラエンジニア #エンジニア #ITエンジニア #OPENUP #オープンアップ #キャリアアップ #キャリアチェンジ #未経験 #未経験エンジニア #正社員IT派遣 #研修充実 #転職 #転職活動 #中途 #中途採用 #新卒 #新卒採用 #25卒 #キャリア採用 #内定 #就活 #就活生 #就職活動 #インターンシップ #採用担当#面接
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week 💙 Mental Health is a topic close to my heart. After having personal experience in my teens and early twenties I worked as a Mental Health Nurse for nine years. Although the stigma around mental health has come a long way, there is still more to be improved. We can all do this in so many ways, some of which include opening up conversations around mental health, connecting to those around us in meaningful ways, practicing self care in whichever ways are beneficial to us, such as getting out in nature and physical movement, so that we can hold space for open and honest conversations about how we are feeling. Here are some of the ways massage can be beneficial for our mental health... 🌈 Relaxes, calms and soothes our minds 🌈 Improves sleep quality 🌈 One hour of massage is equivalent to 7-8 hours of sleep 🌈 Increases energy levels and motivation 🌈 Provides an overall sense of wellbeing 🌈 Helps feelings of fatigue 🌈 Allows for emotional release 🌈 Removes toxins from the body, in turn helping us feel more healthy. Take care of yourselves 🤍 #massage #massagetherapy #mentalhealthawareness #relaxation #openup #connect #nature #hythe #hytheandwaterside #dibden #dibdenpurlieu #newforest
Episode 27 with @t_maguire out now on all major streaming platforms like #applepodcast, #Spotify, #amazonmusic, #tunein, #alexa and many more. Feel free to watch it on #youtube as well. #depression #suicidalthoughts #turnitaround #lifecoach #mensmentalhealthpodcast #mensmentalhealthawareness #mensmentalhealthmatters #mensmentalhealth #menstalk #menshelp #vulnarable #openup #newpodcast #winnipeg #winnipegpodcast #talktosomeonetoday #yourenotalone #success #dadventures #beingadad #newdad #dadsstruggle #fatherhood #fatherfigure
As Mental Health Awareness Week dawns upon us, let's embark on a journey of well-being This week is a chance for us to talk more about mental health and understand how to take care of ourselves. It's a reminder to break down the walls of stigma and make it okay to share openly when we need support. At Now You're Talking, we firmly believe in the transformative power of conversation. That's why we're dedicated to providing a space where every voice is not only heard but also valued. We're now just days away from our launch. Sign up today to be the first to know when we're open and start your journey toward enhanced mental well-being with Now You're Talking! https://nowyouretalkingtherapy.co.uk #Nowyouretalking #MentalHealthAwareness #WellBeingJourney #OpenUp #PositiveChange #SelfCare #embracepositivity #Speakup #Counselling #Counsellors #Therapy #Therapists #MentalHealthMatters #Counselling #Counsellors #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
Οι σχέσεις είναι υπερβατικές καταστάσεις. Αυτό που καθορίζει την ποιότητα μιας σχέσης είναι οι υπερβάσεις που κάνουμε ανεξάρτητα από το τι κάνει ο άλλος. Υπέρβαση είναι η μετακίνηση από το comfort zone, από τα γνωστά, από τα συνηθισμένα... Είναι η διάθεση να ξεπεράσουμε την έως τώρα "κόκκινη γραμμή" μας... Οι σχέσεις είναι ανέφικτες εάν δεν είμαστε αποφασισμένοι να μετακινηθούμε. Το ίδιο ισχύει και για την σχέση με τον εαυτό μας. 🐛 Η μεταμορφωτική εποχή της άνοιξης είναι μια σπουδαία εποχή γιατί μας ωθεί προς την αλλαγή... 🦋 Ας το εκμεταλλευτούμε... ✍️ Σημειώστε: Η Άνοιξη είναι ιδανική εποχή για κάθε είδους - Ανανέωση - Αποτοξίνωση - Απεξάρτηση - Αποβολή βλαπτικών παραγόντων (υλικών, πνευματικών ή ψυχικών) 🐛 Άσκηση, Επαφή με την Φύση, Νηστεία, Yoga, Βελονισμός, Moxibustion , Cupping therapy, Gua Sha, Thai και ιαματικά λουτρά είναι μερικά από τα πιο χρήσιμα εργαλεία που μπορούν να μας βοηθήσουν στην θεραπεία, επούλωση και απαλλαγή από οτιδήποτε περιττό...🦋 #openup #breathe in #nature #may #spring #transition #change #metamorphosis #lifeingreece #acupuncture #thaimassage #moxibustion #guasha #cupping #MW #yoga & #naturaltherapies #withmanou https://open.spotify.com/track/19FzwWMX2JsAzn4uk7aXHc?si=V8oYLACESPiqcAgmgPyy5Q
It's mental health awareness week, so let's highlight just how important looking after yours is. 💪🙋♂️ At JT Atkinson, we proudly support @andysmanclubuk, a space where men can speak openly, without judgment, and find support.👌 It’s a group where men don’t have to battle to be heard or listened to, but where they can join the fight to reduce the rate of suicide in men.🤍 Join them in any of their 144 venues nationwide or online, Mondays at 7.00pm. ⏰ #AndysManClub #MentalHealthMatters #BreakTheStigma #SupportEachOther #OpenUp #ItsOkayToTalk #CommunitySupport
Crafting a meaningful path, one step at a time. ✨ Celebrate the small victories, embrace self-compassion, and uncap your feelings. Your mental health journey is a landscape worth exploring. Share your own little win or a moment of peace with us. Let's create a tapestry of triumphs and tranquility together! 💖 Remember, every step counts. #ShareYourJourney #MentalWellness #SelfCare #SmallWins #SelfKindness #OpenUp #FindYourPeace #HealingJourney #ItsOkay #MentalHealthAwareness #TakeYourTime
Crafting a meaningful path, one step at a time. ✨ Celebrate the small victories, embrace self-compassion, and uncap your feelings. Your mental health journey is a landscape worth exploring. Share your own little win or a moment of peace with us. Let's create a tapestry of triumphs and tranquility together! 💖 Remember, every step counts. #ShareYourJourney #MentalWellness #SelfCare #SmallWins #SelfKindness #OpenUp #FindYourPeace #HealingJourney #ItsOkay #MentalHealthAwareness #TakeYourTime
Crafting a meaningful path, one step at a time. ✨ Celebrate the small victories, embrace self-compassion, and uncap your feelings. Your mental health journey is a landscape worth exploring. Share your own little win or a moment of peace with us. Let's create a tapestry of triumphs and tranquility together! 💖 Remember, every step counts. #ShareYourJourney #MentalWellness #SelfCare #SmallWins #SelfKindness #OpenUp #FindYourPeace #HealingJourney #ItsOkay #MentalHealthAwareness #TakeYourTime
Crafting a meaningful path, one step at a time. ✨ Celebrate the small victories, embrace self-compassion, and uncap your feelings. Your mental health journey is a landscape worth exploring. Share your own little win or a moment of peace with us. Let's create a tapestry of triumphs and tranquility together! 💖 Remember, every step counts. #ShareYourJourney #MentalWellness #SelfCare #SmallWins #SelfKindness #OpenUp #FindYourPeace #HealingJourney #ItsOkay #MentalHealthAwareness #TakeYourTime
Crafting a meaningful path, one step at a time. ✨ Celebrate the small victories, embrace self-compassion, and uncap your feelings. Your mental health journey is a landscape worth exploring. Share your own little win or a moment of peace with us. Let's create a tapestry of triumphs and tranquility together! 💖 Remember, every step counts. #ShareYourJourney #MentalWellness #SelfCare #SmallWins #SelfKindness #OpenUp #FindYourPeace #HealingJourney #ItsOkay #MentalHealthAwareness #TakeYourTime
Crafting a meaningful path, one step at a time. ✨ Celebrate the small victories, embrace self-compassion, and uncap your feelings. Your mental health journey is a landscape worth exploring. Share your own little win or a moment of peace with us. Let's create a tapestry of triumphs and tranquility together! 💖 Remember, every step counts. #ShareYourJourney #MentalWellness #SelfCare #SmallWins #SelfKindness #OpenUp #FindYourPeace #HealingJourney #ItsOkay #MentalHealthAwareness #TakeYourTime
Crafting a meaningful path, one step at a time. ✨ Celebrate the small victories, embrace self-compassion, and uncap your feelings. Your mental health journey is a landscape worth exploring. Share your own little win or a moment of peace with us. Let's create a tapestry of triumphs and tranquility together! 💖 Remember, every step counts. #ShareYourJourney #MentalWellness #SelfCare #SmallWins #SelfKindness #OpenUp #FindYourPeace #HealingJourney #ItsOkay #MentalHealthAwareness #TakeYourTime
Crafting a meaningful path, one step at a time. ✨ Celebrate the small victories, embrace self-compassion, and uncap your feelings. Your mental health journey is a landscape worth exploring. Share your own little win or a moment of peace with us. Let's create a tapestry of triumphs and tranquility together! 💖 Remember, every step counts. #ShareYourJourney #MentalWellness #SelfCare #SmallWins #SelfKindness #OpenUp #FindYourPeace #HealingJourney #ItsOkay #MentalHealthAwareness #TakeYourTime
Mind Chess Starring: Louis Lamis @louislamis - Father Pearl Darkey @pearldarkey - Mother Mawuena Azumah @mawuena_azumah : Daughter. Journey with us as we tell the story of mental health in a never-seen-before way! Produced by JSE Productions for the Youth Bridge Foundation. Mind Chess tells the story of mental health, family dynamics, and the journey towards healing. The film gives us glimpses of internal struggles: overwhelming despair, desperate cries for help, and futile attempts to find solace. The short film also raises awareness of the prevalence of mental health among youth and avenues for addressing it. Stay with us for premiere details! #dialogueheals #trytotalk #MentalHealthMonth #BreakTheStigma 3. #MentalHealthAwareness #EndTheSilence #SpeakUp #MindfulMay #YouAreNotAlone #HealingJourne #Empowerment #HealthyMind #TakeCareOfYourself #SupportEachOther #BreakTheCycle #StartTheConversation #SelfCare #MentalHealthMatters #OpenUp #BeKindToYourMind #TogetherWeCan DOP : Jerry Nokweoza @Jerry D smart Director: Oliver Quansah Editor : Benjamin Nyame [Kwesi] @Kwesi_amanfo Makeup: Mona Bawa Art Director: Miriam Bannor Music : Adangba Michael Sound : Selorm @Fieldimage_gh Producer : Efua Executive Producer: Seth Oteng Mona Bawa— makeup and custom Mariam Barnor- Production Designer/Art Director Samuel Edem wunu - Sound Operator Ibrahim Yakubu— Gaffer Dodzi Komlaga —Gaffer Assistant Alyssa Buabeng-Frimpong
🌿 It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek! Let’s get moving for our mental well-being - whether it’s a morning stretch, a midday walk, or an evening dance, every step counts towards nurturing your mind-body connection 🏃♂️🧘♀️ Dive into our toolkit to discover more and make movement a joyful part of your daily life. How are you moving more this week? Tell us below! 👇️ #linkinbio #openup #openupcare #mentalhealthawareness #wellbeingjourney #movemore #mentalwellness #mentalhealth #mentalwellbeing #wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthrecovery #bekind #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealthsupport #mentalstrength
Happy Mother's Day 💐💐💐 In my bio I've attached the link to an interview with Daniels mother where she speaks on love and parenting. Here's a portion that I really liked: “Parenting is the hardest job ever,” she says. While it’s clear in her narrative that being a mom and the matriarch in this family has brought her the utmost joy, the former is a story we’ve already heard, though, through a different angle within the scattered gospel sounds and lyrics in Caesar’s Praise Break and Freudian. https://ilymag.com/2018/01/16/daniel-caesars-mother-hollace-simmonds-on-love-interview/amp/ @danielcaesar #danielcaesar #violet #casestudy #casestudy01 #freudian #newmusic #mothersday #toronto #pleasedonotlean #album #letmego #superpowersworldtour #neverenough #merch #barbie #danielcaesarmerch #danielcaesartour #invincible #feature #collaboration #billieeilish #paradise #horsepower #always #toronto #openup #superpowersworldtour #29 #unstoppable
Fascinating, Lol #talktome #poster #communication #conversation #speakup #expressyourself #letstalk #openup #shareyourthoughts #talkitout #talktherapy #talktomeplease #talktomebaby #talktomeimlistening #talktomeifyouneedme #talktomeifyouwantto #talktomeifyoucare #talktomeifyouarelonely #talktomeifyouarehappy #talktomeifyouareangry
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Wieder mal für Kuchen an den Jadebusen 🍰☕️ Muttertag, 77 km, Sonne, Wind aus Osten hat mehr geschoben als gedrückt. Again to the Jadebusen for cake 🍰☕️ Mother's Day, 77 km, sun, wind from the east pushed more than pressed. #gravel #gravelbike #graveltour #grvl #biking #cycling #cyclinglife #havefunonbike #gravelride #radfahren #cyclinglife #opencycle #openup
Sun, art and yard sales ☀️ 🚲 . #netheredge #sheffield #yardsale #openup #art #studio #audiovisual #paint
Estoy confundido Harto Molesto. Que sentido tiene, dices Que sentido tiene la vida No te haces el favor de vivirla No te maravillas con nada, Ya lo conoces todo. Déjenla hablar que siempre tiene algo que decir No la puedo callar No quiere guardar silencio Oh sorpresa ¡No la dejo ser! No se sabe vivir Déjala, cada cabeza es un mundo y, Ella vive en otro planeta. #latenightthoughts #poems #thoughts #reading #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #openup
Tight hamstrings or spinal disalignment ❤️ Pilates has the answer to your problems #pilates #posture #controlology #classical #teachertraining #moveyourbody #openup #pilatesreformer #pilatesinstructor
Mind Chess Starring: Louis Lamis - Father , Pearl Darkey - Mother & Mawuena Azumah : Daughter. Journey with us as we tell the story of mental health in a never-seen-before way! Produced by JSE Productions for the Youth Bridge Foundation, Mind Chess tells the story of mental health, family dynamics, and the journey towards healing. The film gives us glimpses of internal struggles: overwhelming despair, desperate cries for help, and futile attempts to find solace. The short film also raises awareness of the prevalence of mental health among youth and avenues for addressing it. Stay with us for premiere details! #dialogueheals #trytotalk #MentalHealthMonth #BreakTheStigma #MentalHealthAwareness #EndTheSilence #SpeakUp #MindfulMay #YouAreNotAlone #HealingJourne #Empowerment #HealthyMind #TakeCareOfYourself #SupportEachOther #BreakTheCycle #StartTheConversation #SelfCare #MentalHealthMatters #OpenUp #BeKindToYourMind #TogetherWeCan DOP : Jerry Nokweoza Director: Oliver Quansah Editor : Benjamin Nyame [Kwesi] @kwesi_amanfo Makeup: Mona Bawa Art Director: Miriam Bannor Music : Adangba Michael Sound : Selorm @Fieldimage_gh Producer : Efua Executive Producer: Seth Oteng Mona Bawa — makeup’s and custom Mariam Barnor- Production Designer/Art Director Samuel Edem wunu - Sound Operator Ibrahim Yakubu-- Gaffer Dodzi Komlaga --Gaffer Assistant Alyssa Buabeng-Frimpong Starring : Louis Lamis , @louislamis Pearl Darkey @pearldarkey Mawuena Azumah @mawuena_azumah
Mind Chess Starring: Louis Lamis - Father , Pearl Darkey - Mother & Mawuena Azumah : Daughter. Journey with us as we tell the story of mental health in a never-seen-before way! Produced by JSE Productions for the Youth Bridge Foundation, Mind Chess tells the story of mental health, family dynamics, and the journey towards healing. The film gives us glimpses of internal struggles: overwhelming despair, desperate cries for help, and futile attempts to find solace. The short film also raises awareness of the prevalence of mental health among youth and avenues for addressing it. Stay with us for premiere details! #dialogueheals #trytotalk #MentalHealthMonth #BreakTheStigma 3. #MentalHealthAwareness #EndTheSilence #SpeakUp #MindfulMay #YouAreNotAlone #HealingJourne #Empowerment #HealthyMind #TakeCareOfYourself #SupportEachOther #BreakTheCycle #StartTheConversation #SelfCare #MentalHealthMatters #OpenUp #BeKindToYourMind #TogetherWeCan DOP : Jerry Nokweoza @Jerry D smart Director: Oliver Quansah Editor : Benjamin Nyame [Kwesi] @Kwesi_amanfo Makeup: Mona Bawa Art Director: Miriam Bannor Music : Adangba Michael Sound : Selorm @Fieldimage_gh Producer : Efua Executive Producer: Seth Oteng Mona Bawa — makeup’s and custom Mariam Barnor- Production Designer/Art Director Samuel Edem wunu - Sound Operator Ibrahim Yakubu— Gaffer Dodzi Komlaga —Gaffer Assistant Alyssa Buabeng-Frimpong Starring : Louis Lamis , @louislamis Pearl Darkey @pearldarkey Mawuena Azumah @mawuena_azumah
🇨🇭💯👏🏼 🎊 Bravo @nemothings for breaking the code! • • • • • #eurovision #nemothecode #eurovisionsongcontest #music #singer #love #opera #rap #song #switzerland #nemothings #europe #openup #beautiful #happy #instagram #suisse #winner #brokethecode
✨Open up: INCEPTION✨ John 1:1 Mixed media Oil, Acrylic & Pastels on Canvas A reminder that our words are powerful, speak love and joy into yourself and others, use your voice to speak up for yourself and the world 🌱💚🌎 Let me know how it speaks to you in the comments 💭 #artist #artistsoninstagram #artwork #fyp #foryou #love #joy #healtheworld #speakup #freedomofspeech #freespeech #openup #openwide #justice #earthjustice #humanity #collectivehealing
Today’s message is specifically for those who has a partner Things are not as bad as it seems. Just that, if you don’t try to share your thoughts and feelings genuinely with your partner, you two can only stay in the loop repeatedly. Or else, you will have to prepare to say good bye 💭 #divineguidance #couple #lovereading #openup #communication #bepositive #stayoptimistic #hope #tarot #reading #weekendvibes #指引#愛情#愛情占卜#溝通#傾計#正面#希望#女朋友#男朋友#塔羅#占卜
Let's celebrate by acknowledging the vital role of open communication in nurturing mental health 💕 Today, let's honor our mothers by embracing conversations about our feelings. Sharing our emotions isn't a sign of weakness but a step towards stronger bonds and better mental well-being 💬 Thank you, moms, for teaching us the importance of empathy and sharing our feelings. Happy Mother's Day! ❤️ #HappyMothersDay #MothersDay #MentalHealthAwareness #Feelings #OpenUp #Communication #FamilyBonding #SupportSystem #Relationships #LoveYourMom #ShareYourFeelings
Isn’t it fascinating how our world, as seen through our own eyes and experienced firsthand, is a breathtaking spectacle of diversity, culture, and beauty? Traveling opens our hearts and minds to a reality that goes far beyond what any other television of cell phone screen can ever show. #wanderlust #travel #traveler #sea #ocean #water #bleu #discover #openup #openheart #mind #reality #beyond #otherview #owneyes #eyes #expand #vision #authenticrituals
Open up #openup #windows #moulinjaune
Aug 25, 2019 When is the last time you picked up a book? 📖 I was literally maybe, in my 20's...?? Expanding your knowledge doesn't mean you need to be a bookworm. I may not have ‘physically' held a book in a minute, but, I read ALL the time. Reading can be done right from your phone! In fact, I was able to completely educate myself on a plethora of diets and workout regimens by spending hours reading online There is sooo much information on the internet nowadays - and for FREE - that you should take advantage of every day. Just make sure the information you absorb is from credible sources I learned a lot of great tips from reputable publications such as Shape Magazine, Women's Health Magazine, Muscle & Fitness and Self Magazine. NEVER stop learning, you'll be surprised at what you can do with the knowledge you gain! #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
Aug 13, 2019 BOAT POSE 🛶 The #boatpose is a challenging balance pose that engages the core. Beyond creating physical strength, it has the the potential to create great mental strength as well. It does this by stimulating your Root and Sacral chakras By practicing Boat Pose, you're not only strengthening your core, but also the hip flexors and spine. Boat Pose also stimulates the kidneys, and helps improve your digestion so that everything runs smoothly. The Root and Sakral Chakras are important energy centers. When they are out of balance, we can feel tired, physically sick, depressed, and lack in self-esteem. This pose is unique because it literally connects our root into the ground. The tailbone is the foundation for this pose, the place of power that allows the rest of the body to grow long and tall. Therefore, in Boat Pose, we create this wonderful connection to the earth, grounding ourselves and coming back to a place of self-knowing. This pose is a pretty extreme workout for abs, mine usually shake like crazy! Not only is having a strong core great physically for easing back pain and improving balance, but it also creates great mental strength. Whenever you're feeling disconnected from your purpose, fearful of failure, or doubting your abilities, find Boat Pose # Everything you need to succeed already lives inside you and is just waiting for you to turn it back on. We all have a strong, bright light inside of us just waiting to shine! #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
Aug 8, 2019 Your physical health directly affects your mental health. So it's extremely important to invest in your physical and mental wellbeing. Eat healthy, get enough sleep, stay hydrated, and work out regularly. #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
Aug 5, 2019 Follow your intuition. Don't ignore that inner voice... follow it! When you start following those little nudges, you become aligned with your soul, and you will always be steered in the best possible direction. I followed my intuition out of a job because I wasn't spending enough time with the people I love. The freedom I now have to enjoy with them is so wonderful!! When you let go of negative barriers, you allow your real self to shine forth and begin to live in happiness and peace.🙏 #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
July 19, 2019 Fall in love with getting healthy, and turn it into a lifelong habit.🧘🏻♀️ #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
July 10, 2020 As we get older, most of us will weigh more than we did twenty years ago. Packing on extra pounds make us susceptible to a wide range of diseases, from diabetes and heart problems to dementia and cancer. These aren't diseases you need to manage for just a few months, but for a lifetime. What's at stake, is your quality of life. Everyone has their own "ideal weight" they would like to be. Forget your ideal weight!! Most are often too hard to reach, which can set you up for disappointment down the road. The fact is, even small amounts of weight loss are healthy. Aim low at first. Even a 7% to 10% weight loss makes a huge impact on your metabolism. Once you reach that goal, the next 10% will become much easier! Small changes are more likely to become permanent over time. Make one or two small, achievable dietary changes at a time, like gradually shifting from regular pasta to whole wheat pasta or gradually reducing the amount of sodium in your diet. You also don't have to hit the gym to get physical activity. The best thing to do is find activities you enjoy, like going for walks with a friend or getting into dancing. The key is to focus on lifestyle changes, rather than losing weight. Making healthy choices can help you at any stage of your life, and the sooner you start making those lifestyle changes, the better. It's never too late!! ⏰ #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
July 7, 2019 Taking a "quiet break" from the noise of television, social media & the news allows you to experience complete clarity. With clarity comes better choices that lead to a more fulfilling life. #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
July 1, 2019 Whether you're about to go for a run or have been sitting all day and could use a break, stretching is a healthy habit that really pays off. Just a few minutes of stretching increases blood flow through your entire body, including your brain. It wakes you up and helps you feel less sluggish. Stretching helps with fine-muscle coordination and can even help to avoid a tumble by making small balance adjustments. Regular stretching can relieve stiff muscles and creaky joints, but to reap those benefits, it's important to stretch the correct way Stretches including shoulder shrugs, wrist bends, and knee lifts keeps your muscles and joints moving through their full range of motion. Whether you're a runner or a lifter, stretching should be a regular part of your pre and post workout routine. #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
June 30, 2019 HEART HEALTH ♥️ Did you know that your genes play a huge role when it comes to your heart health? Early signs of heart disease can be very subtle. My diet journey all started with a simple trip to the doctor complaining of mild dizziness. A trip that revealed much more serious problems. Very high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar. An inherited genetic condition called #metabolicsyndrome. Which leads to heart disease, increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels. A family history that includes type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and early heart disease GREATLY increases the chance that you will develop metabolic syndrome. And in my family diabetes AND heart disease runs in both sides. Thanktully my doctor was able to determine what was wrong with me before anything serious happened. Heart disease can strike anyone, any race, and at any age. So please please please don't take your health for granted. Make sure to see your family doctor regularly, eat healthy and stay active! PREVENTION is everything!! #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
June 18, 2019 Meditation may not look beneficial to those who have never tried it before, but numerous studies of millions worldwide proves differently. Below are a few benefits of taking some time for quiet... 1. IMPROVES CONCENTRATION Just 20 mins, twice a day, is all you need to still your mind. Meditation helps put things in order. Every decision you make becomes easier because there's more clarity. Stilling the mind allows you to put the troubles and worries of the world out of your brain for a second, and focus on the things that truly matter. 2. STRONGER RESILIENCE Meditation allows you to get the proper perspective on the world around you and helps you to see things as they really are instead of how they simply appear to be. By keeping your mind still, you can draw from a never-ending stream of willpower that will see you through even the darkest times. 3. BECOME A KINDER PERSON Meditation teaches you to move from a simple recognition of others' pain to actually doing something about it, without being crippled by a shared feeling of the others' distress. Meditation lets your soul relax and helps you to calmly approach any circumstance that life throws at you. #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
June 15, 2019 TAKE A HIKE! 🌿 Hiking in nature is so powerful! For better health and well-being, some doctors have begun to prescribe it in addition to other treatments for depression & mental illness. Hiking involves something many other forms of exercise don't: TRAILS!! Navigating in a world that's not totally predictable keeps your mind sharper than many other forms of exercise. Slippery dirt, overhanging branches, hidden obstacles, trail markers, and wild animals crossing your path are all the things you might encounter on a trail. Which is why hiking not only helps your heart, but helps your mind stay alert as well!! What really sets hiking apart from other forms of exercise is that it's done in a natural setting. Walking in green spaces helps us recover from "attention overload" that comes from living in a world where computers and cell phones are a constant distraction. So, grab a water bottle, a backpack, and head out on a trail, even if it's just for 15 minutes. I promise, you won't be sorry you did!! #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
June 8, 2019 “No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path. All that we are is the result of what we have thought: it is founded on our thoughts and made up of our thoughts”. - Buddha #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
May 24, 2019 Cat pose, with my cat 🐈⬛ #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
May 10, 2019 WARRIOR POSE ⚔️ This pose is one of the most powerful postures in yoga because it celebrates the bravery of a mythical warrior - Veerabhadra. The Warrior Pose helps strengthen and stretch the legs & ankles, helps to relieve flat feet, osteoporosis, infertility, carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, and also helps to thoroughly stretch the chest, lungs, groin, and shoulders. This posture is also a great way to tone the upper & lower body, strengthen weak muscles, build endurance, and provide energy essential for living a healthy life. Become an epitome of strength, valor, and courage with the Warrior Pose!💪 #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
May 7, 2019 WE RUN THE WORLD! 🏃🏻♀️ Cardio is the the BEST exercise you can do to burn off excess calories. I looove getting my heart rate up by going for a hike, a jog, or even just dancing!! It's so important to keep your body moving if you are wanting to burn excess calories. As you build up your fitness level, then you can concentrate on performing more advanced forms of cardio such as interval training, sprints, HIIT and so forth. First get started on building a solid cardio base and then work from there. Cardio exercise also considerably changes the hormonal profile in your body. It releases "feel good" hormones that will help ease symptoms of depression and fatigue as well as releasing hormones that decrease your appetite. Individuals who do regular cardio exercise often have a much more positive outlook on life simply because they are getting the stress-relief benefits from these hormones. Some of you may hate cardio, and some may love it - like me!! Either way, cardio exercise should always be one of the key components to every fitness plan!! #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
May 1, 2019 Just over six months ago I started practicing yoga, and I seriously LOOOVE it more & more each day!! There is truly something magical that happens when I do yoga. My mind and body come together in perfect harmony, and even though the world may feel like it's falling apart all around me... yoga takes me into such a deep state of peace & tranquility that nothing or nobody can disturb it. Hatha Yoga is my favourite. With Hatha, you're forced to push your flexibility to its limits by holding poses for longer lengths of time, and with practice and patience, the most difficult of poses eventually become very easy to achieve!. If you've never done yoga, I highly suggest you give it a try! Namaste 🧘🏻♀️ #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
Apr 22, 2019 Just out here enjoying nice views, fresh air, and the wonderful sounds and smells of nature 🍃 #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
Apr 18, 2019 PRACTICE SELF CARE Build self-care into your day. All the things you do to take care of yourself will help manage your stress. And by taking good care of yourself, you'll be better prepared to take care of others. Some self-care ideas: * Meditate * Go for a walk * Cuddle your pet * Put your phone away * Exercise #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
Apr 14, 2019 MENOPAUSE Anyone else going though it ...?? It's something us women all eventually go through. But did you know that women can begin experiencing peri-meno as early as 30??!! At 37, I began gaining weight rapidly and my periods started becoming crazy irregular. That's the first time I even heard of peri-meno (the transition your body makes just before menopause). I was shocked to hear my doctor say that because I assumed I was too young. At 44, my periods became EXTREMELY heavy, like non-stop excessive bleeding 2-3 wks straight! I was losing so much blood that I collapsed and woke up at the bottom of my stairs. Turned out my hemoglobin was so low I required a blood transfusion. Which helped get my hemoglobin back to normal. But a week later, I was back in the hospital for ANOTHER blood transfusion. The doctor decided to perform an Endometrial Ablation procedure, which destroys the lining of your uterus, completely stopping your menstrual periods. Although I'm now period-free, I still struggle with hot flashes, achy bones, headaches & weight gain. Which is why I wanted to bring this up. Your weight gain isn't necessarily caused by over-eating, or lack of exercise. I couldn't get why I was gaining so much weight when my diet & activity level never changed? My HORMONES however, did. Your metabolism slows right down, so you won't burn as many calories even if you eat the same amount. So don't be discouraged if you've gained a few pounds during menopause. It just means you have to work a bit harder to stay fit. If you're experiencing anything similar to what I did, I hope this will help you along your health journey. Keep crushing it ladies - I see you!! #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
Apr 9, 2019 HAND TO FOOT POSE 🤚🦶 The #standinghandtofoot requires deep concentration and balance. This position focuses strongly on the supporting leg by slowly raising your other leg while holding the foot or big toe, and then gently extending the raised leg straight out to the side of the body. Hand-to-foot pose offers many physical benefits. It opens the hips, strengthens the ankles, stabilizes the core, and stretches the large leg muscles. This yoga pose really works the small muscles in the ankles and feet. Practice some simple ankle rotations before attempting this pose. As a beginner, it might be difficult to hold your foot while keeping your knees straight. When first attempting this pose make sure not to overstretch the hamstrings by keeping the raised leg bent and take hold of the knee instead of the foot or toe. If you can't keep your knees straight, the yoga straps really helped me achieve this pose! It may take a bit of time to master this one, but once you do, it will quickly become one of your faves! #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
Apr 2, 2019 The nature of yoga is to shine the light of awareness into the darkest corners of the body 🧘🏻♀️ #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
Mar 25, 2019 WoooHoo I'm finally able to do a #handstand Well, kinda lol! The pillars helped a bit Been trying to do a handstand foreverrrr!! My arms are the weakest part of my body and it's been such a struggle to support all my weight on them. Now that l've been training my arms for a while I'm now able to do one yayyy!! So obviously the best benefit you get from doing handstands is building your arm strength, but that isn't all. Being upside down and standing on your hands forces you to engage your core big time! It takes all of the strength that you can muster in your abdominal muscles as well as your back muscles to stay upright and balanced • Since you need to stay stable, it forces you to use various muscles in your core to achieve that balance. Being upside down requires you to keep making adjustments to stay that way and many of those adjustments need to be done with your core * You don't have to do a bunch of sit-ups to get those abs you always wanted, you can do handstands as well to build your abs and you can have fun while doing them too!! #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
Mar 20, 2019 I love ALL four of our pets, (two cats, a dog, and a bunny, but Nala is my fave because she's so darn, well… CHUBBY!! 🐈⬛ #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
Mar 18, 2019 THE SUNSHINE VITAMIN☀️ Sun exposure is by far the best way to boost your vitamin D levels. Vitamin D deficiency is incredibly common, particularly in darker-skinned people. A vitamin D deficiency is usually easy to fix by simply eating more vitamin D rich foods, fatty fish, dairy products, and increasing your sun exposure! Midday is the best time to get vitamin D, as the sun is at its highest point and your body will absorb it most efficiently. Although sunlight is great for vitamin D, too much sunlight can be dangerous as well and can cause sunburn, eye damage, skin aging, heat stroke and skin cancer. So try to limit the time you spend exposed to direct sunlight, just 10-30 mins a day is sufficient enough! But if you're planning to stay in the sun for a while, it's best to apply sunscreen after 10-30 minutes to help prevent sunburn and skin cancer. Spending time in the sun is a GREAT way to get your daily dose of vitamin D, so make sure to get out and enjoy it while it lasts! #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
Mar 11, 2019 When your legs get tired, run with your ♥️ #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
Mar 7, 2019 DANCER POSE 💃🏻 The #dancerpose may take some time to perfect, but it's one you'll want to keep practicing for sure! This pose requires a combination of focus, flexibility, balance and most definitely strength. Plus it has some pretty awesome benefits that include strengthening the legs, shoulders and chest! It also provides several back associated benefits including increased spine flexibility and better posture. BALANCE is what this pose is all about!! This is an advanced "full body pose" that offers powerful coordination and strength benefits from the ankles all the way up to the shoulders So it is crucial to warm up properly. Have a partner help you with balancing. Have them stand behind you to keep you from toppling over by bracing your hips with their hands, or helping you to grasp the raised foot. You can also use a wall to assist you with your balance as well! The dancer pose, or (lord of the dance pose), will be quite challenging at first, so if you fall, and you will, just get back up & keep on trying! Have fun with it, and as your strength, flexibility, and balance improves, you'll be able to hold this gorgeous pose for longer & longer periods of time with very little effort at all! #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
Feb 28, 2019 SHOULDER STAND 🤸🏻 Shoulder stands don't just look impressive, they can also improve everything from your strength to your circulation * Known by many yogis as "the queen of all yoga poses," lifting into and holding a shoulder stand requires a lot of core strength along with upper body strength b It's a pretty advanced posture and can take time and patience to master. Inversions, like the shoulder stand, can reverse your blood flow so that when you stand back up, a fresh wave of blood shoots through your body!! It increases the range of motion and flexibility in your neck & shoulders and also requires strength in your legs and back muscles, so your entire body is engaged during this posture! Being upside down, where your heels are above your heart, calms the nervous system, and helps your body and mind feel much more relaxed. When your heart is above your head, more blood and oxygen are flowing to your brain. This makes you feel more energetic and alert and can help combat the drowsiness that comes with that 2pm slump ( Not only that, research has found daily yoga to reduce insomnia, help you get a better nights sleep, and those who practiced two hours of yoga a day, including inversions like shoulder stands, even showed a significant decrease in depression and anxiety symptoms! #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
Feb 23, 2019 LOVELY LADY HUMP 🐪 Mastering the #camelpose can come easily for some, and may take more practice with others. This backbend is performed in a kneeling position that strengthens & builds flexibility, and lengthens the core by expanding the chest, abdomen and ribcage With time and practice, the goal is to be able to connect your hands with your feet! Again, with all backbends, just take it slow at first and don't force yourself into this position too quickly. This powerful posture helps to prepare your body for deeper backbends, energizes vital systems, ceases menstrual discomfort, and really works your quads and hamstrings! You can practice self-care at home by simply taking a few minutes each day to focus & breathe. Take a break from your phone for a bit, give yoga & meditation a try! #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
Feb 17, 2019 If you want to strengthen your back muscles, deepen your back bends, improve your posture, or if you suffer from back pain like I did, I HIGHLY recommend using a #yogaball. It not only helped relieve my lower back pain & stiffness, it helped to control my balance, align my spinal column, and significantly helped improve my back flexibility!! Before I started my diet journey my back pain was soooo bad I was regularly taking Robax pills to relieve my pain. Since I started yoga, I honestly haven't had to take pills for months!! The yoga ball forces your back muscles to maintain stability and at the same time develop your concentration, your focus and self-control. It's even awesome for sculpting your abs!! If you're looking to target your tummy, a yoga ball works out your abs superbly! #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
Feb 13, 2019 FLYING CROW POSE 🐦⬛ Not quite the #flyingcrowpose, l'm actually doing a simplified variation of this pose with one knee resting on the ground instead of the arms So it's kind of a stepping stone to the flying crow pose (where you use the back of your arms as shelves for your knees and lean forward). This is a veryyyy difficult pose that defies gravity and requires extreme core strength in order to lift majority of your weight above your shoulders. So if you're like me, and still practicing on mastering this pose, you can modify it like I did in this pic!! Using a block placed under your feet prior to take off can help give the body a little extra height to make this pose easier to obtain. Blocks under the shoulders can also help balance the body while the arms work on building strength. The flying crow is an arm balance that looks scarier than it is to practice. It challenges you to focus on lifting versus falling. By supporting all your weight on your arms and hands, it requires you to face the fear of face-planting into the floor (so put a pillow in front of you while you practice!) This pose is the perfect balance of holding on & letting go by inviting you to accept your fears and embrace the courage to fly! #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
Feb 2, 2019 FLEXITARIAN DIET 🍎 The flexitarian diet, also known as the "lazy vegetarian diet" LOL, is simply the combo of the two words - flexible and vegetarian. It's basically a more open approach to vegetarianism, so that you can still enjoy the benefits of loading up on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, without ditching animal products entirely. It's like a vegetarian-ish way of eating since it does carry the basic principles and benefits of a plant-based diet, along with the inclusion of some animal proteins. While vegetarians strictly consume foods such as tofu, quinoa, tons of produce, and other veggie-focused options, no foods are taken away or strictly forbidden to flexitarians. This diet is an easier alternative to going full vegan that still advocates actively decreasing meat consumption. Like its name, the diet is flexible!! But, there are some guidelines on how much meat you can eat. For example, it's suggested you consume only a card-deck-sized portion of chicken, pork or fish per meal, and although steak and beef are allowed, I chose to omit red meat COMPLETELY from my diet. Following even a semi-vegetarian diet can lower body weight compared to those who eat meat regularly, as well as lower incidences of metabolic disease and lower risk for type 2 diabetes - ALL health issues I'm currently combatting. Plus, a diet lower in animal products and higher in vegetables, fruits, legumes & grains is pretty easy to follow. YESSS, I did try going vegan for a bit, and I'm well aware of every last benefit going vegetarian has (it's better for the planet, better for your health and, of course, kinder to the animals, but the idea of saying good-bye to Thai chicken satay forever seemed too much of a sacrifice. With the flexitarian diet, it doesn't have to be all or nothing. So I'm still able to reap the benefits of BOTH worlds👌 #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters
Jan 27, 2019 FLEXIBILITY 🤸🏻 Seeing how flexible l've become in just a few months still BOGGLES my mind!! The last time I was able to do the splits I was in elementary school! Improving my flexibility produced such a wide range of physical benefits and had an enormous positive effect on my overall well-being. When you develop strength & flexibility in your body you'll be able to withstand a lot more physical stress and rid your body of any muscle imbalances, which will reduce your chance of getting injured. Working on stretching my body really opened up my muscles, and when my muscles are looser and less tense, I experience fewer aches and pains!! 6 6 6 Plus, the more flexibility you have, the less likely you'll experience muscle cramps during physical activities.I was stiff as a board when I first started yoga stretches, but the more I practiced, my flexibility dramatically improved. Using yoga props such as a ball, blocks & straps are a great way to help stretch your muscles gradually. So make sure to use them every day and PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!! Regularly practicing poses (like the #frontsplits) will be difficult and even painful at first. But once you increase your flexibility, you'll be able to stretch with ease and even achieve a completely relaxed state of mind while doing the most difficult poses! #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thereishope #mentalwellness #breakthestigma #openup #awareness #strong #mentalhealthmatters