RESILIENCE

IT’S easier to face adversity when you’re feeling fit and strong. Take care of yourself by exercising regularly. Experts recommend around 30 minutes of physical activity each day.

Exercise helps build resilience in several ways: it produces endorphins and serotonin which lift your spirits, and it changes the way your brain responds to stress, making it more resistant to anxiety. It can also increase your energy, boost your confidence, and promote better sleep, all of which will help you to bounce back from stressful situations.

Any activity counts if it raises your heart rate and makes you breathe faster and feel warmer, whether it’s brisk walking, dancing, rollerblading or swimming. Signing up for a team sport or exercise class, or exercising with a friend, can motivate you to stick with it and work harder. It also makes getting fit more fun!

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