Coping with the pain, low self-esteem and lack of security that often accompany a separation can be difficult to manage or even to know where to start. Like every loss, you must allow yourself a time to grieve. But there comes a time when you need to take control and move forward be it for yourself or for your children. It is a time when you can throw out the old and bring in the new, to cleanse and spring clean your life.
A separation
may not be the outcome you had hoped for but see it as a chance to reinvent
yourself and as an exciting time in your life
Exercise may
be the last thing on your mind when you are in the midst of a separation or
divorce but is a staple of your self-care. Exercise can help lower stress and
anxiety by stimulating the production of positive hormones and is known to ward
off depression and helps us to channel our emotions through physical activity.
Twenty to thirty minutes daily is enough for us to derive the benefits of
exercise. Supplementing your diet with extra vitamin B has also shown to have
positive effect on our mental well-being.
Joining a
gym or taking part in an organised exercise class will enable you to meet new
people and socialise in addition to the actual exercise building your
confidence and self-esteem. You may not feel ready to participate in group
classes but a walk around the park can be just as beneficial. Here are six well
known benefits of regular exercise:
1.
Improves your mood
2.
Boosts energy
3.
Controls weight
4.
Combats health conditions
5.
Promotes a good night’s sleep
6.
It’s sociable
But remember
this is a new journey you are embarking upon to regain your sense of self,
happiness and to reduce stress. Choose an activity that suits you and what you
want to achieve. Remember to check with your doctor before starting a new
exercise program, especially if you haven’t exercised in a long time or have
health problems or any concerns.
Finally
enjoy it!
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