LekzMotivate

  The mind body connection is always important to think about. Our minds have a significant influence on how we live our lives. The issue with carrying so much weight on your back is that you may start to feel or believe that no one gets you or that no one will understand what your dealing with. This is far from the truth. According to Staff (2022) your body responds to the way you think, feel, and act. This is one type of "mind/body connection." When you are stressed, anxious, or upset, your body reacts physically. For example, you might develop high blood pressure or a stomach ulcer after a particularly stressful event, such as the death of a loved one (Staff, 2022).  The mind is more powerful than we really think, how we think about ourselves will ultimately dictate how we will live our lives. Have you ever come across someone that believes the lie that they are damaged goods, that they feel like life is not worth living. Traumatic events and mental illness can really make...

  A couple weeks ago, I found myself sitting in my living room wondering what's next? I was a few weeks away from graduating when I had a sudden realization that the one thing I always wanted to do (football), I had no interest in doing anymore. Luckily I have embraced another passion of mine which is speaking about mental health the only issue I had was knowing what I was going to do with this passion.  My whole life, I have found myself feeling the pressure to be strong 24/7. As a young black man I always felt like I was unable to show weakness, not to embrace my emotions, and just get on with it. I lived with this lie for many years, but at times it helped me get through my most challenging moments. However, moving to the US changed my perspective in a way that I'll never forget. Being isolated from my friends and family back home was my biggest challenge while I was there. Through isolation, I was able to challenge my emotions and grow in unexpected ways. It also...