GEE'S THOUGHTS FOR THE MONTH
MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF SOBRIETY
“Some people prefer to dance on their own to their favorite songs on Spotify or on the radio. Others want to learn ballroom dancing or hip-hop. Or take a tango class at their local community center. Whether you prefer solo dancing or being involved in a more formalized and choreographed program, dancing offers obvious plusses to your physical health. You’re not only moving your body in a rhythmic way and expressing feelings. You’re burning calories and getting a workout for sure. Read HERE DANCING IS GOOD FOR MENTAL HEALTH
You won’t live in regret: It can be a near impossible temptation to fight, but when you break the cycle of addiction you won’t have that shame that lingers after you’ve used substances. Recovery shatters that repetitive feeling of guilt, and keeps you from falling into the same old patterns. Shame and guilt can be a huge hindrance to mental wellbeing, so nipping these feelings in the bud can help you feel good about yourself again. You’ll grow in confidence: A major contributor to mental illness is poor self-perception. Having low self-worth can be an everyday battle that affects all areas of your life, from how you perform at work to how you interact with new people. An addiction can greatly exacerbate self-image, making you feel uncomfortable in your own skin and leave you with a host of negative physical symptoms. Reverse this insecurity by working towards recovery. When you feel good about yourself your mental health will flourish. Read HERE
THOUGHT FOR OCTOBER, TRASH TV IS HEALING
“Many women turn their nose up at reality TV and shows about love and coupling; I, however, love them!
"These shows are often marketed as a guilty pleasure, something we have to feel embarrassed about watching, said in a low voice like a woman on a diet who admits she binge eats her secret stash of Angel Delight at midnight when no one’s watching. Yet I don’t think we should have to make excuses for shows like these. Do they have their problematic moments? Yes? But do they bring us some much-needed silly joy, a welcome release from a hard day’s work, a bit of light entertainment? Yes." -Glamour UK This article talks of the mental health benefits of 'trash-or-crap' TV that is not considered high-brow enough for intelligent women. I would wager that at the end of a hard day at work - the last thing we need is something heavy, sometimes we just need people living their lives and chopping vegetables in a designer kitchen' Read the article HERE Love Gee xx
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