The Mind-Body Connection

You've felt it before – that rush of adrenaline when stress hits, or the stomach knots when anxiety looms.

These aren't just sudden feelings, they're part of important conversations between your mind and body.

Like I said before, when it comes to your stress, remember that your issues are in your tissues!

It's easy to overlook the signs: tension in your shoulders, headaches when deadlines loom, or fatigue that no amount of coffee can seem to fix.

These are just a few of your body's signals, direct lines from your emotional state to your physical well-being.

So, how do we take care of our mind and body with this connection in mind?

Listen to what your body tells you.

We often don’t realize it, but our emotions and thoughts have a huge impact on our bodies.

Consistent stress and those heavy feelings we carry can put a strain on our immune system and affect our overall health more than we think.

But there's a flip side. If we start listening to our gut feelings and how our body reacts, we can swing things in a positive direction.

When we look after our mental and emotional health, along with our physical health, things can start to work better together.

It's like building a team inside that’s all about getting healthier and more resilient to life's inevitables.

Give yourself a little health check:

• What’s on my mind right now?
• How’s my body feeling?
• What’s the link between my mood and my physical feelings today?

Being intentional with our routines can be incredibly helpful for improving our mental and physical health.

Whether it’s a morning stretch or a nightly gratitude practice, these habits are the pillars of a stress-resilient lifestyle.

Here’s one of my favorite morning stretches!

The mind thrives on positive input. Feeding uplifting thoughts and emotions can bolster your psychological immunity.

In turn, this positivity has the power to offset the physical strain that comes with stress.

Takeaways for your journey:

• Start your day grounded with a mindfulness practice. Click here for our free guide with over 50 ideas that you can begin doing to incorporate mindfulness into your days. 
• Listen to  your body's signals; they're clues to what your mind needs.
• Sow seeds of positivity; they bloom into emotional resilience.
• Treat your body with care, it's truly the vessel for your mental state.

As you explore and nurture the connection between your mind and your body, you're not just managing stress, you're building a sanctuary for well-being.

Wondering how to nurture well-being at work? 🤔

Our trainings for Psychological Safety and Stress Resilience may be the answer! Click below to learn more about our training and how you can create a healthier workplace.

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See you next week!

Create a great day,

Amanda + Team Mako Mindfulness

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