In order to put some order into our thoughts, we split apart subjects, we look at things in isolation, we consider them separately. And to a point that is helpful and necessary. However we need to remember that most, if not all, of ourselves and our world is interrelated. So although May is Mental Health Awareness month, much of what we will be suggesting is helpful and essential for your physical health also. We are, after all, holistic creatures.
1) Good nutrition 2) being active 3) restful and adequate sleep 4) hanging with friends 5) meditation 6) time in nature 7) talking with a professional when something is not feeling right.
Not a new list, is it? But a list that we all (myself included) need to be reminded of. It's been and continues to be a time of turmoil in so many aspects of our lives and to meet these challenges we need to have the resiliency reservoirs to pull from. And the stresses mentally and emotionally have been even more heightened over the last couple years.
There is so much about the profession of massage that I am proud of, grateful for and excited about. And it ties in here, as a way to support your mental health. "Go get a massage and relax" , of course sounds pretty good. But the wonderful thing is that the body of
research continues to grow. Massage helps relieve anxiety and stress. That is pretty huge! Massage also can improve sleep and alleviate pain ... two physical aspects that impact so much with our mental and emotional health.
So that list again:
1) Good nutrition 2) being active 3) restful and adequate sleep 4) hanging with friends 5) meditation 6) time in nature 7) talking with a professional when something is not feeling right 8) receive massage.
We look forward to seeing you.
