Sophie Okolo, MPH

We don’t need to tell you that keeping up your physical and mental well-being is an important part of life. But, unfortunately, with the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to let one of them slip. And, when one goes, the other is probably not too far behind. It’s easy to put off going to the gym or making those positive changes in our diets, but ultimately what we’re doing is neglecting ourselves. If you’ve fallen into a bit of a rut with your body and your mind, take a look at some of these ways to dig yourself out of it.

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Prioritise me time

Having time alone is often underestimated. While you might love your family and friends, when you’re focusing all of your energy on being there for them, you’re inadvertently neglecting yourself. So, make sure that having some me time is a priority in your life. It doesn’t matter what you do when you’re alone, whether you choose to simply sleep or take the dog for a walk, you’ll realise how much you need it! Alone time gives you the chance to set yourself back from reality for a short while and make positive changes in your life for your mental and physical well-being. Even if it’s for an hour once a week, you’ll soon begin to notice how important it is.

Refocus your plan of action

Speaking of making positive changes, now is the time to refocus your plan of action. Are there any changes you could make to your exercise regime? Do you really need that takeaway, or could you cook something more nutritious? Is going out to the bar with friends really necessary every weekend? These questions aren’t going to apply to everyone, but you get the idea. 

You need to make some decisions with your health as your main priority. Many people have found that using thc-p products helps to give them a more positive outlook on things and a refocused attention to detail when it comes to their physical and mental health. If you find it tricky sticking to a plan, consider writing it down and having it visible in all areas of your life, such as pinned to the fridge and as a reminder on your lock screen. It will help you stay on track when you feel old habits creeping back in.

Do something selfless

While the way you’re feeling is valid and shouldn’t be ignored, there are too many people around the world that struggle with so much more and sometimes, doing something selfless for those people can help realign how you’re living your life. Whether you give to charity or choose to spend your time helping someone that’s in need is completely up to you. The gift of giving is like no other, and seeing a smile on someone’s face is indescribable, especially when you helped put it there.

The bottom line is that you only have one life, and while you may be feeling pretty rubbish right now, if you begin making those changes right now, you’ll feel a thousand times better before you know it.