Bright - Kehlani   Just found this song about body image and it's great :) ... View more

Thanks everyone!! goodnight :) ... View more

What if you have lots of homework/assignments to do, should you break your exercise schedule and study or just exercise?   I would probably do the homework/assignments instead of exercising because they would feel more urgent... but I also want to make time for exercise if I can because it is a good de-stressor and helps me put things into perspective so that I'm not as overwhelmed by the homework/assignments ... View more

How do we know if we are doing too much exercise or know when to take a break/give ourselves a rest day? I think if you're feeling really exhausted from it and it's not something you enjoy doing anymore.. also if the exercise is too intense and you start to get sick from it. I think that's when to take a break and think about what can be changed so the exercise is something to look forward to more and doesn't take such a big toll on the body and mind.. in the long term, it's easier to stick to something which you enjoy i would take a rest day if i'm feeling really sore and just don't feel like doing exercise that day.    ... View more

oh yeah, i forgot one more - for yoga, although i do it by myself at home, sometimes i read the youtube comments and i don't remember seeing a negative one. it's nice reading people's experiences, seeing the support and encouragement people give to each other, and knowing that there are others out there in the world also doing the sessions. and if it's a tough session, it's kind of comforting to read if someone else felt a similar way, like you're not alone :) ... View more

What are some of the potential social benefits of exercise (team sports, gym, etc.)? for team sports: feeling a sense of belonging and getting to know others in the team better, working together to reach a goal for gym, maybe meeting new people? i haven't been to the gym so i have no idea if this actually happens or not.. maybe everyone's focused on doing their own thing   ... View more

@litgym oh yeah i forgot about sore muscles after exercise.. ... View more

@scared01 @Puppies026 @Bee yeah it's really fun :D i want to chase her around more but she sleeps a lot too  ... View more

How do you feel after doing some exercise? more calm, chilled, positive, accepting, see things more in perspective (probably from the commentary the yoga instructor does) ... View more

@scared01 exercising while watching a tv show is a great idea!    What's an unusual but fun way of getting active?    chasing my dog around the house. she likes running around, especially after a walk, so sometimes i stand in a room, out of sight, and when she's nearby, i pop out and chase her around. then i 'hide' in another room etc. she likes it so it's not scary for her or anything haha. we both get puffed out after a lot of running ... View more

@Bee yeah ballet looks really nice.. before when 'so you think you can dance' was on TV, i really wanted to do contemporary dancing because it looked very graceful and light   How do you find time / motivate yourself to exercise? The yoga sessions on youtube that I follow are about 30min each (sometimes shorter, which is nice because 30min can feel like a long time, especially after a long day). My motivation to do yoga is to get healthier and do exercise so that I feel like I'm taking some time to look after myself. The yoga is a great stress reliever as well and it helps me feel more grounded -  so looking after myself not only physically, but also mentally :) ... View more

@FootyFan26 cool, thanks for explaining :)    next question is... How do you find time / motivate yourself to exercise?   ... View more

@dog_lover94 that's very fitting with your username! dogs luv walks - my dog gets so excited when she hears me bring out the keys, leash and dog poop bag haha ... View more

@FootyFan26 what's circuit/interval training?  ... View more

1. What's your favourite way of being active? I like to do yoga because it's not too intensive so I'm more likely to keep doing it in the long-term ... View more

Hullo :) ... View more

Hi @Thoughts_hurricane that must be very difficult.. how have you been lately? The ReachOut community is always here to listen if you want to talk about anything :)  ... View more

Thank you everyone! Goodnight :) ... View more

Hey @FonFon, how has work been? ... View more

Haha @Jess1-RO that's great, I do that as well if there's something important the next day and can't be late  ... View more

What's the strangest part of a routine you do?   Lol at the GIF I don't really know what's a strange part of a routine that I do... maybe that if I want to do yoga, I will do it right after showering because my feet would be really clean then and won't dirty the yoga mat.  ... View more

haha jinx! @Bee ... View more

@gezellig the pomodoro technique!! I completely forgot about that  ... View more

What roadblocks/difficulties have you experienced while trying to get into a routine and how have you overcome them? I haven't overcome them, but I've learned some tips from today Not feeling motivated to do it -> realising there will be an end time and time to rest later on Not sure how to accommodate for unplanned events -> it's okay not to do everything on the schedule, prioritise the important things of those that are remaining for that day ... View more

How can we get into a good routine? Having a plan and the self-discipline to carry it out when you don't feel like it. Putting the plan somewhere easily accessible - a lot of times I forget I have a schedule which doesn't really help! Also, allowing for flexibility - I struggle with this the most because I just want to follow a set routine and am not sure how to accommodate for things that unexpectedly come up. I guess I can be less 'black and white' about it and try to be okay with not being able to do everything in the schedule sometimes... Having a routine would be helpful to do things I want to do, and doing only some of those things is still better than not doing any at all (I've been feeling like this lately, feeling like I don't have much routine).    @Jess-RO brought up a good point about motivation which helped me realise something - having set times for work/study and rest would be helpful because if you're having a tough time with the work/study part, it's good to know that there's an end time for it and that there's a set time for rest to look forward to! ... View more

@scared01 haha I really like that GIF   How can Routines be beneficial to our mental health?  As others have already mentioned, routines give some structure to the day and can also allow time for relaxation, which is important for mental health. I do yoga sometimes, and there was a period of time when I would do it almost everyday. It was helpful for my mental health as I felt calmer and it felt good having something to look forward to each day. Setting some time for hobbies can be helpful especially if you tend to neglect them for studies and stuff.     ... View more

What type of routine do you have? What are the benefits to having a routine?   In the morning, I have a routine for basic things like dress/brush teeth/eat, etc. Then I go to uni and the times for that are already set so I guess that's also a routine.   I think having a routine is good because it makes it easier to form good habits and keep doing the things you want/need to do. It could also reduce the time wasted because you know when to do things and don't have to think too much about what to do next.  ... View more

Do  you  like routines or do you thrive on chaos? If you like routines, what is your favourite part of your routine?  I like having routines but I'm not good at sticking to them.. I've made so many schedules in my life but I don't think I've ever followed one through for more than a few days.  I guess I have little things that are routine like what to do when I get up in the morning and the order I do them. My favourite part would be putting a song on after I wake up because it helps me get out of bed, and then singing to different songs before I go outside. ... View more

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Hey @01swimmer   It sounds like this year has been a difficult one. How are you going? How is Year 11? I remember there being a big transition in schoolwork from Year 10 to Year 11.   It's great that you want to find ways to improve your self-care. Have you come across the ReachOut articles before? Here are some that you might find useful, on self-care, mindfulness and exercise. There is also a great self-care thread which you're welcome to join in :) ... View more