Tag: Mental Health Matters

Trail Tales: A Running Podcast

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Mental Health, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Exercise and Mental Health, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mindset Coaching, Mood Boosting, Podcast, Running, Running Coach, Seeking Help, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness

I sat down with Shawn, an ultra-Canadian friend, to talk about ultrarunning, mental health, and how the two connect. We met through LinkedIn and found out that we have a few things in common, like that we both love ultrarunning and that he drives past where I live when he vacations to Florida (which is … Continue reading Trail Tales: A Running Podcast →

Tips on Running to Reduce Anxiety and Worry

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Counseling, Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mindfulness, Running

Tips for if your runs have become hijacked by anxiety and worries If your runs have been overtaken, then you might have noticed that you've been struggling with anxiety and worry rumination in other areas of your life (work, school, family, and more), as well. Anxious thoughts during running might sound like Questioning fitness and … Continue reading Tips on Running to Reduce Anxiety and Worry →

How to Check In with Someone You Feel Concerned About

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Mental Health, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mindset Coaching, Seeking Help, Uncategorized, Wellness

10 questions to check in on someone's mental health If you are feeling concerned about someone and would like to ask them about how they are doing without seeming judgmental, try asking them one of these questions. 1. How are you feeling, really? (Mental and physical)2. What's taking up your headspace right now?3. What was … Continue reading How to Check In with Someone You Feel Concerned About →

Mindfulness Walk Activity

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Counseling, Exercise, Healthy Lifestyle, Hike, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Uncategorized

Years ago, just chilling out by the water Mindfulness and walking are highly beneficial to your mental health, especially when you do them routinely. Try combining them! Go on a walk. You can walk inside (yes, it still works) or outside, done alone, while walking the dog, or with another person. - just don't have … Continue reading Mindfulness Walk Activity →