Improve your emotional health

Whenever we want to get in shape, look a little better in our clothing, lower our "bad" cholesterol, or lower our risk of cardiovascular disease, we all know to turn to exercise. But exercise isn't just useful for increasing our physical fitness....

Exercise can also do wonders to increase our emotional fitness as well. Evidence is mounting that exercise can have beneficial effects on the symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulty.

AND...Exercise to combat stress, anxiety, and/or depression doesn't have to be intense. A little light exercise on a regular basis may be enough to do the trick. The idea is to just get moving. Take a short walk after lunch or after dinner for about 15-30 minutes. Or lift some weights to help reduce stress and anxiety. You don't have to start training for the marathon or bulking up like a body builder to see positive effects on your mood from exercise.

How can I improve my emotional health?







source: Mind/Body Connection: How Your Emotions Affect Your Health