The Mind-Body Connection

Steffy and her husband decided to take a honeymoon trip right after their marriage. During the trip, Steffy began displaying signs of being sick. Steffy became very tired, her temperature spiked, and she felt a slight discomfort in her chest. They returned home and she still seemed to be ill. Steffy took all the appropriate medical tests but nothing showed up. Her doctor felt that she was experiencing anxiety from moving to a new city and it could have been causing her physical symptoms. Steffy was wondering if there could be any connection between anxiety and physical health problems.

Most people believe that the brain and the body are separate entities, but recent research has shown that they are deeply connected. Studies have shown that our state of mind affects our physical well-being and vice versa.

In his book, “The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma,” (affiliate link) Dr. Bessel van der Kolk provides insight into how traumatic memories are encoded in the brain and body.The book offers a new understanding of how trauma affects health, development, and behavior.

Our Relationship with Ourselves

• Do you know who you are?
• Do you know what it means to be in touch with our own feelings?
• Do you know how to take care of yourself?

In order to have a good relationship with ourselves, we need to take the time for self-care.

We need to explore our character and personalities and understand where we come from and how our past has shaped us.

It is important that we stay grounded, know what we want and what we don’t want in life, and be accepting of who we are flaws and all.

Self-care is one of the most effective ways to promote mental wellness.

You can’t take care of others until you know how to take care of yourself. We all need to be our own best friends.

When we’re in tune with ourselves, we can really connect with the people in our lives.

When we know what makes us happy and sad, hungry or satisfied, loved or lonely, this understanding helps us understand other people better too.

All too often, people feel like they are alone in their lives. And that’s not healthy—not for them and not for those around them.

Effects of Stress & Anxiety on Our Mind & Body

Anxiety is a mental health disorder that has been around for many centuries.

It is a feeling of uneasiness or worries about something that you have or something to happen in the future.

Stress is a state of strain and pressure, usually caused by work, family, school, or money.

The following is a list of symptoms that can be caused by stress and anxiety:

– Headaches

– Insomnia

– Lack of motivation

– Irritable moods

– Muscle tension or pain

– Digestive problems (such as indigestion)

– Headaches

Stress and anxiety are caused by our mind perceiving a situation as dangerous or unpleasant which causes our body to release hormones called adrenaline. This has both short-term and long-term effects on our minds and body.

How can we apply this knowledge to improve our health?

We need to be aware of the mind-body connection and how we can use it to improve our health. For example, when we get stressed, it can lead to serious illnesses such as heart disease and stroke.

We should always try to avoid stressors that will trap us in a negative feedback loop where we just get more and more stressed. We should also learn how to master our anger because it is one of the most destructive emotions.

What you feed your mind becomes what you see in your life – positive or negative thoughts can make a huge difference in your well-being. The way you think about yourself is going to generate feelings that influence your responses and interactions with people around you.

Methods for Managing Stress & Anxiety

We all know that stress management is an important part of life. But the problem is that many people do not have any method for managing their stress, leading to high levels of anxiety. It is important to stay active and keep your mind occupied.

There are so many ways to manage your stress and anxiety levels such as talking about it with someone, reducing the amount of caffeine you drink, listening to must, practicing mindfulness, getting involved in a hobby, spending more time outdoors, and getting enough sleep at night.

Some people find that using breathing techniques can help with stress management.

These techniques include taking three deep breaths before you start an activity that makes you anxious or doing breathing exercises for ten minutes a day.

The Importance of Maintaining a Healthy Physical State in Relation to Mental Wellbeing

A study showed that people who work out for just 10 minutes a day have better mental health.

The study surveyed more than 134,000 people and found that the people who worked out for at least ten minutes per day reported fewer symptoms of psychological distress.

As physical and mental well-being go hand-in-hand, it’s important to stay healthy and happy to thrive in your personal and professional life.

About the Author:

Deborah Arul Golda is an eclectic individual with a wide range of interests and talents. She is a counseling psychologist who provides counseling services to youth, couples, parents, and community organizations. She is a health coach who helps moms navigate the health journey with their family and kids.“Mom’s Manna” is her new startup business that’s all about good food and better health. Her YouTube channel, “Mom’s Manna,” is made for those who are looking for healthy and creative recipes. She is a mother of two beautiful kids who are her motivation for creating something that will make the world a healthier place.