Running has always been an opportunity to manage my mental as well as my physical health, especially during lockdowns and restrictions of 2020-21.
Week 3 of Lockdown
How do you cope in uncertain times?
How do you cope with overwhelm?
Coming back from injury.
What does it mean to be well?
How do you want to feel this autumn?
This is a question I started asking clients earlier in the summer. Because sometimes it takes a bit of work. The answers that came back at me were 'calm', 'in control', 'ready for action' and 'relaxed'.
The run up to the school summer holidays in July can sometimes feel pretty manic. And whether or not you have children around, prepping for a holiday can often feel quite stressful when you're juggling family, work, pets, and all that goes with it, so I guess it's no wonder that feeling calm and relaxed were high priorities.
So, I hope you're having a wonderfully relaxing summer, enjoying the sunshine and taking some time to reflect on all you've achieved so far this year.
Feel calm and relaxed this autumn
So, what can you do to feel calm, relaxed and in control this Autumn?
If you sit still for a moment, perhaps just as you wake up in the morning, or just before you go to sleep you can ask this question and you may find some answers.
It could be simple things like planning out your week on a Sunday evening so that you know where you need to be and what you need to do and when. Or planning a week of healthy nutritious meals and getting the online shop organised (I'm a HUGE fan of the benefits of online food shopping plus a locally sourced veg box). Or it could be that it's time to commit to a bit more self care - whether that's a massage, a meditation class, getting back into exercise (see my class timetable below!) or booking in some time off for you each week.
My online summer programme has been all about self care strategies and testing out new habits. If you'd like to be part of a similar group this autumn then you can sign up for the 6 week self care programme here.
I LOVE the autumn. It's a great time of year to be outside and watch the season change, and I usually have lots of lovely new clients to meet in classes and on courses (more on those below). It feels like a fresh start too, and a new pair of running shoes is my equivalent of new school uniform and fresh stationery.
Details on classes for September are below, and I look forward to seeing you there, and inspiring you to a truly feel good autumn.
Let me know if you have any questions.
So, why is exercise good for you anyway?
Where do I start with exercise?
Just be yourself
Anger, stress and frustration
It's easy to wallow in the fear and anxiety on bad days and get embroiled in conversations about how terrible the world but how about we all give thanks for all that we have? And recognise that together we can promote tolerance, inclusion, respect and equality and the values that we want our children and our politicians to live with.
