Starting this Tuesday, February 11th, until Friday, February 28th, I will be challenging myself to #pushforbetter by participating in the Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA) “Push-Up Challenge”.
The goal of this challenge is to complete 2000 push-ups in the 18 days (or any alternative exercise one chooses). Each one of the 2000 push-ups represents the number of lives lost to suicide every day worldwide.
I know firsthand just how difficult the winter months are for many. The “winter blues” and “seasonal affective disorder” (SAD) are so common. It’s very easy for someone to experience bouts of depression or, like myself, become more depressed during these long and dreary months. I miss my #summerofrich hiking adventures and outdoor time spent immersing myself in nature, moving my body, and decluttering my mind.
That is why, especially during this time of year, it is so important for my own mental wellness, self-care and resilience to find other ways to “push” myself to move my body and challenge my mind.
But even if the goal of completing 2000 push-ups in 18 days (that’s 111 a day!!) feels a bit out of reach for me, or even if I need to modify my choice of exercise, I know that every “push-up” counts and that, no matter what, I will have succeeded in my continued efforts to raise mental health awareness and help end the stigma.
My hope, as always, is that I can make a positive impact and inspire others to get their body and mind moving.
If you are up for the challenge, come join me (your mind and body will thank you!), or if you wish to make a donation, I have attached a link below. Every dollar raised will go towards supporting CMHA’s essential programs and services that help those impacted by mental illness every day and create better mental health outcomes. Last year’s efforts raised over 2 million dollars.
Stay tuned for updates and remember that mental health IS health and that if we work together, we can all “push” for better mental health.”
https://www.thepushupchallenge.ca/fundraiser/kimfluxgold
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