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How can lifestyle choices benefit you emotionally? - Coggle Diagram
How can lifestyle choices benefit you emotionally?
Exercise
NIH Exercise for Mental Health
There has been studies done that have proved that exercising has reduced anxiety and depression. This is because it increases blood circulation to the brain, it stimulates the limbic system that controls motivation and emotions. Working out also leads to more self efficiency and can boost self confidence. Exercise in combine with psychotherapy can really benefit those with sever mental health issues
Mayo Clinic Exercise Eases Symptoms
Working out releases "feel good" endorphins, it is a natural cannabis type brain hormone that can enhance your feeling of well being. (The saying runners high is very accurate, because with these hormones being released it can mimic the feeling of being high, which can be very helpful for addicts in some cases). Working out can also be a healthy coping mechanism for many people, instead of relying on things that can hurt them long term
Eating Habits
Eating Well For Mental Health
Improving your eating habits can help you think more clearly and to be more alert, as well as increase your attention span and concentration. The processed foods we have are highly addictive and low in nutrients, causing you to crave more of them. You can change the physiology in your brain by improving your diet.
Food and Mood
If you do not eat regularly it can cause your blood sugar levels to drop and make you feel depressed, irritable, and tired. Choosing food that releases energy slowly will increase your ability to have longer lasting energy. Staying hydrated also helps with clearing your head. Protein contains amino acids, and those amino acids make up the chemical that your brain needs to regulate your thoughts and feelings
Limiting Screen Time
Discovery Mood, Does Screen Time Affect Mental Health
By spending too much time on your screens, it can impact both sleep quality and sleep duration. Social media can contribute to a lot of negative self talk and can cause low self esteem.
How Much is Too Much
MRI scans have shown that there are significant differences in children's brains if they use their on screens for more than seven hours a day. And children who have more than two hours a day got lower scores on language and thinking tests. The more time that is used on screens is linked to lower physiological well being.
Social Interaction
Better Health Channel, Strong Relationships, Strong Health
Social connectedness creates a positive feedback loop for your emotional, social, and physical well being. Having strong relationships can lead to a healthier immune system, and help your self esteem and having greater empathy.
What are the health benefits of being social?
Person to person interaction triggers our nervous system and releases neurotransmitters that are used for regulating anxiety and stress. Dopamine is also released through social interaction, which kills pain and gives us a little bit of a high. Being social with other people can give us the space to get out of our heads and gain fresh insights about the world.