“If there’s one thing to impress me, it’s the idea of feeling good 🙂 .”

But looking good and feeling good aren’t necessarily one and the same thing. When we’re in touch with our bodies, and listening to its needs, sure this helps. But our attitude and clarity and mental health are also key ingredients to “feeling good.”

Stability exercise ball (doubles as office chair!)

Start by asking ourselves: “What gets me feeling excited and motivated?” Some of us love to dance. For others it’s cycling and nature trails. This is not about fads. It’s about tuning in to what works best for each one of us.

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For example, lifting weights at least twice a week- for those with anxiety and depression- has been proven by studies to make a measurable improvement to outlook. (“Be right back” – MC, editor).

And of course there’s walking/or rolling… but by that do we mean getting aerobic, a power-tempo, strolling, hiking, or slow but steady saunter, or just plain start-and-stop meandering- like an afternoon exploring the neighborhood or local farmer’s market. All sorts of possibilities for getting active!

But let’s say it’s weeks spent mentally engaged and it’s time to let off steam; or it’s physically challenging all day and it’s time for a spiritual refresh into nature trails with peace and quiet or local bike paths. In the end, it’s all about finding balance. And fitness plays out both physically and mentally.

meaningfully more ways to “impress me!” with different Types of memberships:

Gyms? Best to shop around/what works for you

Joggers, sprinters, walkers: Find your local Running club

Find Bicycling meetups near you

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Ultraboost shoes: “An endless supply of light, fast energy”

Because these are time-sensitive, task-driven, text-crazy times? Maybe you’d like to find serenity and peace of mind not nearly so far away as you might think?

 so let’s not forget Mindful Breathing..

Even at work, at home, on the go, we can easily try this:

[4+7+8] “mindful” breathing (do this 4x’s, mental counts of)

• 4 inhaling (using nose)
• 7 hold
• 8 exhaling (using mouth)
• tip of tongue touching roof of mouth behind front teeth

Meanwhile, taking “5 to revive” (if you like) here’s:

How to do a quick 5 minute mindful breathing exercise?

when we head out into Nature and Public Spaces!

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