MIND MANAGEMENT

Poor mental health is a complex issue with no simple solution. Exercise, despite its many benefits – including placating anxiety and depression – is no miracle cure. However, a lot can be said for approaching mental health in the same way we approach physical fitness. Our attitudes to training – as outlined in the 12-step guide that follows – can help us better understand the processes behind improving our mental health.

01 SUCCESS IS NOT IMMEDIATE

We all remember our naivety when we first stepped foot in the gym: delusional thoughts that we’d have athletic physiques after a few sessions. We soon realised that wasn’t going to be the case, because fitness requires hard work, perseverance and dedication. The same applies to mental fitness. No-one should expect to be rid of the symptoms of poor mental health by visiting a therapist once.

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