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Today marks the final (working) day of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 😭 This week, we've covered lot's of content that we really hope you've found useful! Now, content and ideas are great! 🎉 But what if we can't use them because there are barriers in our way? 🚧 So, for our final post, let's talk about these barriers and what we can do to overcome them. We can break these down into a number of categories: 👉 Physical. You may have suffered previous injuries and worries about them happening again, or may be living with a long-term health condition / disability. 👉 Psychological. Think (punbelieveable) our expectations, self-esteem and image, how much praise we give ourselves. This could also cover our mental health. 👉 Financial. Stretched finances during the cost-of-living crisis are likely to be a barrier, but they don't have to be. 👉 Environmental. Factors such as changeable weather, access to suitable outdoor space or leisure facilities can determine what you can and can’t do. 👉 Time. Our lives can be so full on, so finding time for physical activity can be challenging. So, what can we do about these barriers? 🤔 It's important to remember that, in the same way barriers are individual, the solutions will be, too. Find what works for YOU rather than just copying something that has worked for someone else. Here are some key points to remember when trying to overcome barriers: 🎖 Set achievable goals and be kind to yourself - make sure you acknowledge your accomplishments. 😖 Remember that some days will be harder than others! 👩⚕️ Take professional advice where necessary. 💰 From public spaces to apps and the internet, there are loads of free options out there! 🕰 Find gaps in your schedule when you can incorporate some activity and protect it for that purpose. ⛈ Have a back-up plan if mother nature tries to rain on your parade. One solution that ticks all these barriers is to sign up to support The Nelson Trust with 1k your way in may! Check here for more details ➡ https://lnkd.in/ezrDBK3p Tom Bryan | Andy Jarrett | Megan Seward | Kirsty Dunleavy-Harris | The Nelson Trust | Isle Health Ltd | Active Gloucestershire

1k Your Way in May | The Nelson Trust

1k Your Way in May | The Nelson Trust

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