Checking in on how I’m coping with depression since one of my major episodes in 2017. It is a work in progress but I am building my coping mechanisms and getting stronger every time. I’ve come so far and there is no going back.
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The answer is that there is no simple answer. But here are a couple of thoughts to help you get there, starting with reframing what training means to you and changing the level of importance from “I can just cancel this session, I’m too busy” to “If I don’t train, I will get sick and won’t be able to work at all”.
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Revisited: Men's systems play a very delicate balancing act between testosterone and oestrogen. Variances in either hormone level can cause a range of issues and symptoms from muscle weakness to loss of bone density to libido and fertility issues, mood disorders such as depression and cognition issues. Find out more about the symptoms and what you can do about it.
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A look back at my article on fun! Play, fun, hobbies, unstructured activities and doing stuff without expecting an outcome are all things that keep humans balanced, happy and connecting with others. It can also reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and many other ailments, particularly those related to old age. Fun AND good for your health? Yes!
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Since the new season is upon us, I wanted to revisit this article (originally published Feb 2017). Whether there are New Year's resolutions you aren’t quite sticking to or you feel like you're in a bit of a rut, Spring is a great opportunity for a refresh in many areas of life. Using my ROCK Principles there are 7 points in this article that can help you focus this season to create a healthy balanced lifestyle for the rest of the year.
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My emotional toolkit to help me get through periods of depression and anxiety.
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Men's systems play a very delicate balancing act between testosterone and oestrogen. Variances in either hormone level can cause a range of issues and symptoms from muscle weakness to loss of bone density to libido and fertility issues, mood disorders such as depression and cognition issues. Find out more about the symptoms and what you can do about it.
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For some reason, menopause is still a bit of a taboo topic. Women aren’t comfortable talking about it and suffer through it in silence. We (women) will all go through it, more or less and we don't need to do it alone. We can support each other. Shall we have an open dialogue and continue the conversation? Let's do it.
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Play, fun, hobbies, unstructured activities and doing stuff without expecting an outcome are all things that keep humans balanced, happy and connecting with others. It can also reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and many other ailments, particularly those related to old age. Fun AND good for your health? Yes!
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In times of increased stress, taking time for yourself and taking time to look after your body is even more important. It helps to fortify your system in the face of this stress.
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All day long we are bombarded with things you should and shouldn’t do to lead a healthy lifestyle. I have distilled all that stuff into a checklist that I use this as a simple mental guide to help me make decisions throughout my day that get me closer to a healthy lifestyle rather than away from it.
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Stress is the number one factor that affects every aspect of your health. If you're stressed all the time, working out really hard is probably doing more harm than good. You need to look at your daily activities and start with prioritizing sleep, hydration and eating the foods that help fortify your body.
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Over the years I’ve had many clients that are highly stressed, find it difficult to sleep or switch off due to their busy lives and I feel that not just helping them physically if they can calm their mind they would have a much better health, sleep patterns and even help with fat loss.
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