1. Introduction
Part one of this two-part article pointed out that physical activity is a good way to build your mental fitness, a reserve you can
draw on to tackle life's challenges and help you fully enjoy your surroundings and the people around you. Knowing that you should get
active is just the first step.
Good mental health - feeling good about yourself, feeling that life is meaningful, that you can manage life's challenges - is important for
your overall health and well being. Physical activity can improve your mental health, as well as your physical health, so keeping your
new year's resolution to be more active is doubly important.
In this article:
- Introduction
- Getting
active isn't always easy
- Getting
active where we live, learn and work
- Tips
to start making physical activity a part of your everyday life
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