One of the most reliable ways I know to take care of your mental health is to move your body. Any form of movement can help. - walking, lifting, dancing, trail running, or what I sometimes call joyful movement. It activates both brain and body, lifts mood, and can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and … Continue reading You Get to Move: Exercise Goals That Actually Support Your Mental Health
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How to Use Your Strengths Every Day
Part of what I do as a counselor is help people identify and use their strengths and God-given gifts to improve their mental health. That work is not about pretending everything is fine. It is about seeing what is already working in you, then using it on purpose. How do we find the strengths and … Continue reading How to Use Your Strengths Every Day
Why Labeling Foods as “Good” vs “Bad” Hurts Runners’ Performance and Recovery
Glacier Ridge Trail Ultra Hey runners, If you’ve ever thought, “I was so good today, I only ate clean foods” or “I can’t have that, it’s bad for my training,” you’re not alone. This black-and-white thinking about food shows up a lot in the running community, and while it might feel like it’s helping you … Continue reading Why Labeling Foods as “Good” vs “Bad” Hurts Runners’ Performance and Recovery