Day 7: The 10 Day Breathe First and Get Moving Challenge!

Alrighty, Friends! It's been ONE WHOLE WEEK of moving!

Two days ago, we celebrated the reasons why exercise is good for the Body.

One day ago, we celebrated the reasons why exercise is good for the Mind.

Today, we're gonna celebrate the reasons why exercise rocks your Spirit!

And there are LOTS of amazing reasons! So here we go...

Exercise for a Healthy Spirit!

• Energized Spirit: "I don't have the energy to exercise". Bah-humbug! (Yeah, I'm being a rebel and using that phrase outside of the Christmas season!) Weirdly enough, exercise can totally BOOST your energy levels...leaving you revved up to tackle even your busiest days!
• Good Vibes Only:  Daily exercise can improve your mood and decrease feelings of depression, anxiety, and stress...you get a daily dose of happiness without ever popping a pill!  Yahoooooo!
• Get Some ZZZ's: Did you know exercise can improve sleep quality and give you longer, deeper sleep? (It can even help with insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea!). Say goodbye to being a tired, cranky, grouchie-pants! It's all sunshine and roses when you get a good night's sleep!
• Connect with Nature: Paddling across a lake, hiking through a forest, running down a tree-lined path...exercising outside with the sun on your skin and fresh air in your lungs does wonders for your spirit!
• Boost Confidence: Becoming physically stronger. Increasing agility and flexibility. Setting goals and crushing them. These are some of the best ways to boost your confidence and feel good about yourself.  Spirit lifted!
• Master Your Mindfulness: Exercise helps you to tune in to physical and mental sensations.  In turn, self awareness helps you figure out where you are, so you can decide where you want to go next.  Learn, grow, and become your own guru! 
• Find Your Tribe: Group exercise means making new workout buddies! Running clubs, Group Ex Classes, Meetups, Sports Teams, Leagues...all opportunities to meet amazing peeps who have similar interests!  New friends will bring fun new adventures to your world!  A total spirit-lifter!

So...with those things in mind...

GET OUT THERE!  GET MOVING!  LIFT YOUR SPIRITS!

Oh yeah...exercising is also just plain ol' FUN!