We've got the pandemic, almost having World War III, and riots this week from the anniversary of George Floyd being murdered by a white cop.
My heart just bleeds out for everyone affected in our world today. It's completely heartbreaking, every time I use any social media app, I just see more heartbreak. Justice has been made though, with the cop finally being arrested. It's crazy this will all be in history books someday.
As for me, I'm hanging in there and being forced out of my daily habits. Like I mentioned in the previous post, purchasing unnecessary things for immediate satisfaction has only led me to be disappointed in myself. It's forced me to evaluate bad habits in my life and build healthy ones. Not only that but the reasons behind my bad habits. I still stand by my decision to be the strongest, healthiest version of myself this year in 2020.
Here's the importance of being healthy physically but also emotionally
There's a correlation between having hobbies and reduced cortisol levels and depression, just check out this study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2863117/
I've heard about this in the past, and while it's hard to pick up a hobby when you have a general disinterest in activities, I've noticed if I force myself into it, sometimes it becomes enjoyable along the way. So that's another thing I realized about myself, hobbies are so important.and to add to what I said earlier about working out, I find that working out in itself doesn't make your life great. Although one healthy habit can lead you to have a healthier mindset, which could lead you to have one healthy meal, or inviting friends to hangout. It's basically a domino effect, and I strongly encourage people to get active. For me it doesn't matter what I do, I just enjoy the relaxed feeling after a hard workout. But if your the type of person who needs to enjoy the activity itself to stick with it, find that activity you love and stick with it. It's an investment in yourself, and you'll never tell yourself "why did I waste my money" when you're doing something to take care of yourself.
One final thing I learned is having a strong WHY when working out. Don't make it about looking hot for a crush, fitting into that dress next week when you go out with the girls or any other reason that doesn't involve you improving for yourself.
Some good examples of strong WHY reasons could be: To be a strong example for your family and living a long and healthy life.
Although that's not to say you can't start changing your life and moving your body because you want to look good for a guy/girl, because along the way your goal could change and evolve.
For me personally, I want to live a very long and healthy life, in my life so far I've seen people passing away as early as 50, and people making it to 100. I also use food and moving my body as a medicine when I'm going through hard times mentally. I'm not perfect by any means, I'll still get that sugary filled Dunkin Donuts coffee every once in a while, but everyone has to start somewhere! I try to at the very least start my morning off having a healthy breakfast. Currently, I'm thankful I have the funds to make myself a green juice every morning. I also find it's important to surround yourself with friends with the same mindset and even following people you admire through social media with that same mindset too.
So my main point is to find ways you can strive to be happy and stay healthy. This is still an extremely hard time for everyone but if we made it this far I'm personally so proud of you. We are so resilient, and I've truly felt this while going through this time. if you can get through a frigging pandemic along with everything else going on in this world you can get through anything!
Have a great afternoon❤
