February 24, 2023

Letter to Myself 006: Exercise Your Body and Your Mind!

For Letter To Myself 006, we’ll be looking at how exercise benefits both your body and mind!

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Hello,

For this Letter to Myself, we’ll be looking at how exercise benefits both your body and mind! It’s no secret that exercise is a key ingredient in building a healthier lifestyle, but did you know it can help you build a healthier mentality as well?

It’s been proven time and time again that working out is beneficial for more than just your muscles. It can relieve stress, reduce anxiety, help diminish symptoms of mild depression, and more! For some, hitting the gym or going for a walk is already a part of their daily routine. For others, a more sedentary lifestyle is the norm! If you’re the latter and want to start implementing more exercise, this one's for you.

Take a look at the resources below for some tips and info regarding working out your body and working out your mind!

‍Helping Hands

Want to begin moving your body but don’t know where to start? This amazing article from MHA has tips for working out with mental health challenges in mind ➔

This article from the Canadian Mental Health Association has easy to understand information on the links between exercise and mental health, as well as some amazing tips on how to get moving ➔

This fact sheet from the Canadian Psychological Association gives you the full rundown on the psychology of fitness, and how to get motivated ➔

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