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Dr Kaitlin Harkess – Create Healthy Habits
“Your beliefs become your thoughts,
Your thoughts become your words,
Your words become your actions,
Your actions become your habits,
Your habits become your values,
Your values become your destiny.”
Gandhi
Getting healthier comes down to cultivating healthy habit change. People generally know what they should be doing but most people struggle to be consistent with regular exercise, eating well and managing stress. Dr Kaitlin Harkess, Clinical Psychologist, yoga and meditation teacher, explains why a lot of people struggle to do what they know is good for them, and give her top tips on how to tackle that through our mindset and awareness.
Content in this video is for informative purposes only and does not serve as medical advice. Please see your usual medical practitioner for a review or further information, prior to starting any training regime or treatment plan.
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(01:20) Relationship between physical activity and mental health
(03:12) What is body awareness?
(05:30) Relationship between body awareness and yoga
(06:58) Intentionality with exercise
(08:35) How to increase motivation to exercise
(12:53) Tips for new parents
(16:14) Find your why?
(17:27) What is mindfulness?
(20:51) Does mindfulness improve health?
(22:21) Closing thoughts
More information about Kaitlin, go to https://drkaitlin.com/