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Not sure whether 'Your Mental Health Workout' is for you? You can trial some of the helpful Daily and Weekly Workouts below to give you a taste of what to expect.
If you're ready to get started on the main event click here to buy the book. It will support you in setting realistic goals for yourself, create a weekly and daily plan that really works for you and also prompt you to keep a journal of your progress. You'll be introduced to modifications and progressions of the workouts here plus muhc more, and overtime, looking after your mind will become a lifestyle choice rather than a programme you need to stick to.
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Weekly Workout #1
If we were about to start a gym session, you wouldn’t just grab some weights and start pumping away (or you'd be spending the next couple of days nursing some serious aches and pains). Ideally, you'd look for guidance on how to start from someone who has the experience to help you create and maintain your goals *.
Physically that usually comes in the form of a personal trainer or group fitness teacher. But for your mental health, that comes in the form of a therapist, counsellor or a safe reflective space you can share
with another person.
Having somewhere or someone to help you help yourself and check in with you each week is exactly
where we'll start.
Your first weekly workout is
1 x Therapeutic Space.
Most therapists are currently working online due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which makes them super accessible. You can also cover this part of the workout through any kind of group therapy, reflective space, online meetings and coaching opportunities.
*for more education and support on goal setting, click here to buy a copy of the book.
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Weekly Workout #3
Now it's time to confuse the physical workout metaphor a little (sorry!). The next weekly workout is exactly that – a literal workout. It's no secret that physical exercise has a huge impact on your mental health and wellbeing. You don't have to jump straight in the deep end with a intense HIIT class though – exercises like dance, swimming, skipping, hula hooping or walking are fun and a perfect mental health workout, too.
Your third weekly workout is
3 x 30 minutes per week of Cardiovascular Exercise.
Depending on your physical and emotional needs, you can take this up to 5 times per week. Keep your baseline at 3 and demonstrate good self-care if you feel unable to workout on any given day or week.
For much more on what is happening within your mind during exercise and how to make your physical workout more of a mental health workout, click here.
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Weekly Workout #4
Our Self Care Workout comes in two parts:
2 x external self-care and
2 x internal self-care per week:
Your fourth weekly workout is
4 x Self-Care per week.
External self care activities are the things that make you feel nice – the treats, the pampering, the time out, etc. These things give you an opportunity to self soothe and reset your nervous system. However, stopping your self-care workout here gives yourself the message that something external will fix what is bothering you. Instead, I want you to use external self-care to create the space and time for you to also do the important internal work.
Internal self-care involves listening to yourself, being honest, brave and kind, changing the way you talk to yourself when you make mistakes, and forgiving yourself for the things you have done
in an attempt to cope.
Using self-care as a tool gives you the message that you are worthwhile, and therefore supports your psychological core-stability and the overall integrity of your mind.
Click here to get your hands on the book for a step by step walkthrough of how to get this workout working for you.
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On the hunt for a therapeutic space to support your mental health journey, but not sure where to start? Here is a list of questions to help you narrow down your search:
1. Do you want 1:1 sessions or group sessions?
2. What gender would you prefer?
3. What age therapist would you prefer?
4. Do you need them to specialise in a specific thing? (e.g. anxiety or bulimia)
5. What do you want to get out of going to therapy?
Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, most therapeutic spaces have moved online, which makes including therapy in your weekly workout much more accessible.
Here are some websites to check out if you're looking for a therapist here in the UK:
BACP
UKCP
Psychology Today
If you would like to try out going to a group, there are a number of focused support groups available worldwide (here are the UK websites, but there will be a version of these available in most countries):
Alcoholics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous
Co-dependents Anonymous
Sex and Love Addiction Anonymous
Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous
Gamblers Anonymous
Adult Children of Alcoholics Anonymous
As the names suggest, these are a network of anonymous 12-step groups that tackle specific issues. If these are of interest to you, check out the websites and even go along to a meeting if you feel up to it (online or IRL).Recognise that walking into a room full of new people can be terrifying, but the programme and support they offer is
well worth facing your fears for!
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Finding a way to exercise out of love and connection for your body (rather than out of punishment) can sometimes be a challenge . For those who are in recovery from any type of eating disorder, body image issues or exercise addiction, as well as those who are not, I suggest using exercise as a way to connect with your body and mind, rather than focusing only on the physical output.
Here are my top workouts in London and online:
PSYCLE - Has a great for a variety of workouts that you can tailor to work with your mood, mind and body.
BARRY'S - Offers you high intensity workouts that will challenge your mind and body.
STRENGTH HOUSE - Offers private strength training, injury rehab and nutrition advice all under one roof.
PELOTON - Peloton's 'at home/on demand' platform costs around £39 per month adn offers you everything you need from gentle yoga, stretching and meditation to the more sweaty and intense HIIT workouts, runs and much more.
The daily workouts are created to help energise and align your relationship with yourself. They build you up from the inside on a day-to-day basis, resulting in a strong sense of self, and helpful compassionate self-talk.
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"I worked with Zoe for 6 months, prior to which I had always been quite sceptical about whether I would benefit from therapy . During that time she helped me to get to know myself, understand myself, and be kinder to myself.” - Dr Zoe Williams
‘Zoe’s techniques are easy and give great results. Her work has given me wonderful insight into how I can look after my mind and makes mental wellness feel accessible to everyone. I highly recommend Your Mental Health Workout to anyone who has the desire to improve their emotional health.’ - Pixie Lott
'Through Zoe’s work, I have developed a greater understanding of the importance of the muscles of the mind. If you want to make your journey through life easier, then the first step you need to take is to get to know yourself better and the full potential of your mind. Even at my age, I now know and am able to recognise the things that can be responsible for holding me back if I allow it to.' - Mr Motivator
2020 has been a year of significant upheaval for many on a personal level. So, I created a toolkit to help you navigate all of that - and more.
This ebook is the small but mighty first aid kit you need in your back pocket 'just in case' - ready to help you find your way through a mental health crisis and prepare you for the full 5 week programme
(available May 2021)
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