Mental Health and our Bodies
/Many of us experience stressful feelings on a daily basis. They may lead us to question our choices, our worth, or our capacity to handle the tasks in front of us. A steady stream of anxious thoughts and feelings keeps our bodies on high alert, potentially impacting our sleep, concentration, appetite and energy levels. We don’t always have a say in what comes at us, but paying attention to and addressing our bodily needs can have a really positive effect on our mood and decrease our feelings of stress. Below we’ve highlighted a couple of ways we’re seeing people start to make these connections both personally and collectively.
A personal Reflection:
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