Come January, we’re bombarded with positivity messages and talk of new year’s resolutions, new starts and everything else. If Christmas was tough and we’re struggling to feel that motivation, January can be a difficult month to tackle.
Getting fit is something that inevitably crops up in new year’s talk but it doesn’t mean shelling out for an expensive gym membership or buying expensive equipment. Running is a simple way to keep fit and indeed, healthy body, healthy mind may be a cliché but there’s certainly a lot of truth in it. Whether you’ve got a specific problem that you need to chew over, want to prioritise your daily to-do list, or just need a little me-time for some good-old contemplation, running is great for tackling stress and clearing the mind.
If you don’t feel like you’re up to a run just yet, plain old walking is good for your health too. It’s something you can be doing while thinking things over. Not only are you guaranteed to be free from the distractions of screens and devices, but you’ll be improving your fitness too. Keep at it, and you’ll start to feel healthier. Feel healthier and you’ll start to feel more positive. Feel more positive, and your mental health will improve. It’s a simple symbiotic relationship that works.
Sometimes though, you need to talk about your problems as well as think them over. That’s why I offer walk and talk counselling in Chorley. It combines fitness and the healing power of nature with a counselling session, giving you a non-judgemental space to talk about your issue. If you want to find out more, just get in touch.
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