After onepeloton instructor fitxkendall led a Mental Health Awareness cycling class that has since been viewed over 100,000 times, she experienced a “really tough mental health day.” Here's how she overcomes them. Hint: Movement isn't the whole picture.
All of us have, but sitting alone with repeated, intrusive thoughts can make it difficult to discern which thoughts are rooted in reality and which are false narratives spurring negativity. And teasing out one from the other is a skill Toole has had to develop over time.
In some cases, getting grounded in the present moment can help create a separation from the constant chatter in your head and help you take a step back to separate reality from fiction. Try Toole's double-inhale breathing technique, pull out a journal to document your thoughts, take a long walk, or try a slow flow yoga class to get out of your head and into your body.Toole has developed a plan of action for combating negative self-talk when body image issues filter in.