Did you know you can improve your overall satisfaction and self-esteem just by making time to do things that bring you joy?
Whether that’s physical activity, watching a movie, playing an instrument, drawing/painting, listening to music (which has powerful effects on mood and emotion), or trying something new.
The key is DEDICATING TIME to it.
Because it is SO easy to put off those things when we have seemingly “more important” or “more stressful” things to do.
But guess what. You can’t do those things (or at least can’t do those things at 100%) without building more stress, and/or negatively affecting your mood.
Here’s what I need you to do…
Set 20 minutes aside each day (set a time, there’s 1440 minutes in a day, 20 minutes is not much) and do something you love. If you’re really enjoying it, keep going!
This helps…
… create joy
… increase sense of purpose
… boost rewarding feeling (like you’re accomplishing something)
… lowers negative stress
And of course…
Releases endorphins that literally enhance your feeling!
Something that simple helps reduce anxiety and depressive feelings, almost instantly!
Fun Fact: Just the thought of doing something you enjoy is enough to start boosting those feel-good chemicals!
And combined with daily movement makes this work even better!
Yes...
...This is permission to put yourself first.
...Prioritize your self-care.
...And create good mental health.
For me my main joy is of course physical activity. I do this in many forms, and at least every day, including the gym, mountain biking, running, simple walks and hiking in nature (If you haven’t noticed by now, I LOVE getting out into the forest). Yet I also love to read, often combine music with all of those, and am always open to trying new things.
It’s just 20 minutes, but it has the power to change your entire mood, self-esteem, and sense of accomplishment.
Take care,
Corbin
Helping you understand and create good mental & physical health.
P.S. Need some ideas? We can totally brainstorm, let me know what you like and I’ll make some suggestions.
Don’t forget there are tons of free How-To videos online to learn something new. And of course flick through my my past emails or blog for more ideas!
Always remember, all of us have mental health and you are NOT alone.
