Just a short note to mark Mens Health Day. I had hoped to post more content today but sadly time has not been on my side today. I just want to say Men face many mental health problems, but often find it harder to share this or acknowledge they need assistance. There is a masculine…
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Exercise: Listen to your body
The UK government recommends a minimum 2.5 hours of exercise per week. It also recommends spreading this out over the course of a week, say four to five days a week to maximise the benefits.
Blog: I play video games to boost my wellbeing
Video games often get a bad reputation for promoting violence or being a time waste activity in the press. I admit some games are violent, but there is an argument for escapism too. I am certainly not going to debate video game violence, I’m not the expert or have all the facts there. I do…
Blog: Back to running, one week in
I took up running a week ago. The first week has been interesting. I have managed three runs that have been over 5km, another three of more than two miles. I am pleased with this. I’ve noticed my body getting used to it, but it isnt necessarily easier every time. I should note I am…
Worry Time
Worry time is the concept of allowing yourself time to worry in the day. The idea is to take 15 minutes per day to process what is going on, deal with any worries and then move on. It can train you to deal with things and boost resillience. It can also help you to improve…
Blog: Don’t tell me to man up!
Happy Friday and welcome to the weekend. I was not supposed to be here this week, but life dealt me a lockdown and no holiday. So here we are. I am taking this afternoon off work – just to have some time to myself. It is my rest day from exercise, so apart from a…
Blog: I went for a run
Right now I should be away on holiday, but the lockdown has seen those plans cancelled. But best not to dwell on what is not possible and bring myself into the moment. Time for me to look at what I can control. The new lockdown has made me determined to keep up my fitness regime….
Blog: Don’t always be productive
“I am feeling really bad, I have achieved nothing productive today” (followed by an array of negative emojis) That was the status of a Facebook friend yesterday. She was genuinely feeling guilty as she had achieved nothing. My answer was “Why? Do you actually need to achieve anything productive today?” My friend had just returned…
Article: How to exercise safely
England and many parts of Europe have entered new lockdown measures. These measures have seen gyms and other sports facilities closed. We must now look to home or outdoor workouts to exercise. But the Northern Hemisphere is heading towards winter. An interesting article from the BBC looks at how to exercise safely outdoors. Read more…
BBC News: Earwax test could reveal stress levels
Your earwax could be a window into your mental health, researchers have suggested. A study of 37 participants has shown a build-up of the stress hormone cortisol can be measured from the oily secretions around your ear canal. Read the full article here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-54795657
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