Balance with Body Therapy

07/06/2023

Hi, I'm doing The Push-Up Challenge to push for better mental health. Donations I get TODAY will be DOUBLED from 10am AEST until matched funds run out. Please help me double my impact with a donation:

https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/donate?m=5951

Thank you
Maria

1-23 June 2023, 3,144 push-ups over 23 days. Get fit, have fun, learn about mental health.

02/06/2023

Day 2: 130 pushups
I am sooo sore that I had to break it down to 13x10 pushups..at the beginning I felt it in my pecs minor but then the major and delts kicked in...omg serve me right for stopping the gym 1year ago...consistency is the key..

29/05/2023

Pushup challenge 2023 starts soon...

Funds raised will go towards improving critical mental health and su***de prevention services and programs in Australia.

20/04/2023

Funds raised will go towards improving critical mental health and su***de prevention services and programs in Australia.

10/07/2022

Hi All,
my available appointments for massage this coming week are:

Sat 16th - 10am

Any other times please contact 0439 850 693

Thankyou take care & be active.
Maria

17/06/2022

Day 18 ▪️ 150 push-ups ▪️ One study reported that 15 minutes a day of brain training games over three weeks significantly improved cognitive functions such as attention and motor speed, therefore enhancing mental fitness 🧠

Mental fitness is a new psychological term which refers to the mind’s functional capabilities. This includes the mind’s flexibility to challenges, resilience, and ability to attend to tasks effectively and efficiently.

Mental fitness is important in maintaining long-term cognitive wellbeing. It can also help to prevent poor mental health by improving sleep, confidence, and positivity, and helping us to think clearly and rationally.

Another study showed that certain memory training exercises can increase the ability to reason and solve unfamiliar problems.

Brain training games can be any that stimulate your mind, including wordle, sudoku or crossword puzzles.

Mental fitness can also be enhanced through relaxation exercises such as meditation to help calm the mind as well as reading, practicing gratitude, regular sleep and exercise and challenging yourself to try new things.

Visit our website for our daily mental health facts 👉 https://bit.ly/3NGCQeg

🎥 Thanks Emily The Push-Up Challenge

16/06/2022

Day 17 ▪️ 140 push-ups ▪️ A recent survey conducted by Resolve for The Age newspaper revealed that an alarming 1 in 4 young Australians experienced suicidal thoughts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those surveyed were between the ages of 16 and 24 years, and 42% say that their mental health has worsened since the beginning of the pandemic.

The primary reasons cited for increased psychological distress were not related to the virus or vaccines, but the lack of socialisation over the last two years.

According to experts, isolation has left many teens feeling frustrated, anxious, and disconnected due to social distancing rules placed during the pandemic.

Social contact is a human necessity at all stages of life but has been shown to be particularly preventative against depression and anxiety symptoms in adolescents and young adults.

Perceived social support comes from emotional connections with others, which help to improve self-esteem, confidence, and resilience.

Support is always available; reach out to friends and family, a mental health professional, or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Visit our website for our daily mental health facts 👉 https://bit.ly/3NGCQeg

15/06/2022

Day 16 ▪️ 150 push-ups ▪️ Mindfulness is a simple yet powerful tool to improve mental wellbeing. Taking just 15 minutes from your day to practice mindfulness can have significant positive impacts on stress and anxiety levels.

One study showed that mindfulness changed the brain in depressed patients.

Being mindful involves giving our attention to the present moment. We can do this by focusing on our breathing or on various parts of our bodies.

By pausing to observe our current physical and mental state, we can come to better understand ourselves and our emotions.

When we are not ruminating on the past or worrying about the future, we can reduce distractions and calm our minds and bodies.

We can practice mindfulness while doing simple everyday activities such as going for a walk, eating, sitting on the train, or even brushing our teeth.

Visit our website for our daily mental health facts 👉🏽 https://bit.ly/3NGCQeg

13/06/2022

Day 14 ▪ 140 push-ups ▪ Around 1 in 4 Australians participate in volunteer work each year.

In a survey conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in 2020, the most frequently reported motivation to volunteer was to help others and to bring personal satisfaction.

Research indicates that participating in volunteer work can significantly improve mental wellbeing.

Volunteering is a great way to meet new people and build social relationships. Forming meaningful social connections through volunteering increases self-esteem and decrease levels of anxiety and depression.

Volunteering has been shown to assist with recovery from mental illness and is especially beneficial for older individuals, as it promotes physical activity and mental stimulation.

It also stimulates the feel-good neurotransmitters oxytocin and vasopressin, leaving you with a feeling of wellbeing and positivity.

Regardless of the extent of participation, volunteering is a fantastic way to make a positive impact on yourself as well as on the lives of others.

Visit our website for our daily mental health facts 👉 www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/get-pushin/daily-facts

13/06/2022

1st - 24th June 2022, 3,139 push-ups over 24 days. Get fit, have fun, learn about mental health.

12/06/2022

Rest: 'to cease work or movement in order to relax, sleep, or recover strength' - sounds like the perfect way to spend a Sunday👌

Push-ups are back tomorrow - you beauty 🙌

08/06/2022

Day 9 ▪ 220 push-ups ▪ Natural disasters can cause psychological stress and trauma.

It is too early to measure the mental health impacts from the New South Wales and Queensland floods this year, but in a study conducted following the 2017 Northern NSW floods, 22% of respondents reported still being distressed six months after the flood event.

In the study, conducted by the University Centre of Rural Health in Lismore, rates of probable PTSD, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation were also elevated, particularly amongst those people whose homes or businesses had been affected, those who endured lengthy displacement as well as those who faced flooding at multiple exposures.

These findings are in keeping with research around the world describing the impact of extreme weather events on mental health. Under a changing climate, we are likely to see more frequent and intense extreme weather events, which will have adverse consequences for mental health globally.

Recovery from an extreme weather event takes time. Lifeline's website has some information on how to cope after an environmental disaster.

Visit our website for our daily mental health facts 👉 www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/get-pushin/daily-fact
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