Mental Health Benefits of Exercise: Help for a Stressed Bride
Does wedding planning have you stressed out? We’re certain a “stressed bride” is not part of your wedding planning vision-and it doesn’t have to be! If you are wedding planning and working out has fallen on your list of daily priorities, this is your calling to get back into a workout routine as part of your wedding planning routine. Exercise has so many benefits beyond physical, which is why we always encourage our brides to stick to their current routine. A quick stretch, walk with friends, or your usual spin class will do wonders for your stress level. We’re explaining the mental benefits of exercise for a bride-to-be, and how a bride can benefit from physical activity.
Exercise Reduces Stress
One of the best benefits of exercise on mental health is reducing stress. When we work out, our brain releases chemicals. Those chemicals help to regulate stress in our bodies. Doing regular exercise will help reduce and manage that stressed bride feeling over time.
Exercise for Better Sleep
Thinking of all the things on your wedding to-do list might cause you to stay up into the late hours of the night. Another one of the mental benefits of exercise is getting better sleep at night1. Exercise makes your body feel tired, which means that it needs time to recover. The best time for recovery is while you sleep. You’ll find that when you exercise in the daytime, you’ll sleep more soundly at night.
Exercise Boosts your Confidence
When thinking of the benefits of exercise on mental health, one of the big ones that come to mind is feeling more self-confident2. Confidence is key, especially for brides getting ready for their big day.
When you work out daily, then you’re going to get better at it, which will make you feel more confident in your commitment to your workout and doing something of self-care for yourself! You’ll also find that you will have a higher view of how you look each day.
Exercise Makes you Happier
Planning a wedding should be one of the happiest times of your life. Yet sometimes you can get distracted from the end goal. You’ll find yourself consumed by all the tasks that you need to complete. You’ll find that after a good workout you’re happier and ready to take on your day with a clear mind. This is because exercise releases dopamine, which is a happy chemical in your brain.
We always recommend that brides do yoga! Brides that do yoga are more relaxed, and it is a great workout.
A Relaxed Bride is a Joyful Bride
Preparing for your wedding day can lead to stress and anxiety, especially when you have a never-ending list of to-do’s running through your head. If you need more ways to reduce your stress before your wedding day, we have you covered. At The Bridal Retreat, we ensure you are not a stressed bride with implementing healthy, mindful routines and practices while wedding planning.
While most people associate exercise with physical benefits, we hope this acts as a motivating reminder to start exercising today! Your wedding day is quickly approaching, and you want to be in your best health! If you find yourself needing wedding planning help, guidance, or tools, contact us today for a free consultation.
The Bridal Retreat, as a sister company to Swivel Group Events, provides 360 degrees of detail in designing unforgettable destination weddings.
Sources
1: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/exercising-for-better-sleep#:~:text=Exercise%20also%20raises%20your%20core%20body%20temperature.&text=Elevation%20in%20core%20body%20temperature,decline%20helps%20to%20facilitate%20sleepiness 2: https://www.myzone.org/blog/users/improve-your-self-esteem-with-exercise#:~:text=EXERCISE%3A%20Research%20has%20shown%20time,significantly%20increase%20our%20self-esteem.&text=First%2C%20in%20the%20short-term,self%20%E2%80%93%20our%20abilities%20and%20physique.
