IS THIS YOU? Recently on the @Happy2HealthPodcast the lads asked me what are some examples of things which contribute to my own poor mental health. A few things came to mind... But a massive one is technology and social media playing too big a role in the early parts of my day. This is only exacerbated when I also miss my workout for whatever reason. The reality is I workout at different times each day, and some days I don’t workout at all, But at heart, I am without a doubt a morning person And ideally, I like to get up and get moving as soon as I can Of course, life isn’t always ideal And it won’t always conspire to give us exactly what we want, whenever we want it But waking up and exercising almost feels like like a personality trait for me It feels like a part of who I am and what I stand for So when those days inevitably occur where I don’t workout early on in the day And that coincides with me spending more time on social media / just using technology in general I almost always see a temporary decline in my own mental health. Low mood, higher anxiety, pessimistic viewpoints on things I would normally be enthusiastic about etc. Knowing this about myself without a doubt encourages me to be more disciplined Because I can see the effect before experiencing the cause. Does it mean I never miss a workout? Absolutely not. But does it make me more likely to turn up on days when I’m not quite feeling it? Absolutely. I know that I don’t want to experience those negative emotions And I know that through sticking to the plan and making sure I exercise is going to uplift and motivate me As well as boost my energy levels and productivity for the rest of the day So next time you’re feeling a bit low and a bit rubbish, ask yourself two questions: 1. Have I moved my body today? 2. How much time have I spent on social media today? These 2 factors can play a huge role in how you feel on any given day, and they are both 100% within your control 🙌🏾 So focus on what you can control, and let the rest take care of itself 📈