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“Even if you can usually find the silver lining in all situations, lately, you might keep seeing the worst-case scenario—and your lack of activity could be to blame. Exercise helps to take the edge off and provides an outlet for us to release negative emotions, explains psychologist Yvonne Thomas, PhD. “Whether it’s through cardio-related physical activities or more mild, less intense movement like walking or doing housework, a person is able to literally work out some emotions by breathing more deeply and by actively re-channeling emotions through one’s body movements,” she says. “It can set off the feel-good endorphins that can be calming and relaxing.” When we sit on the sofa all afternoon or bail on a digital yoga class with a friend, those not-so-great emotions fester and intensify, creating a cycle of Debbie Downer thinking. “
Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. is a therapist in Los Angeles CA. To read the full article “Feeling Sluggish? Here Are 5 Ways Being Physically Inactive Affects Our Mind And Mood” visit yahoo.com