Reese Witherspoon Posted a New IG Workout Video — But Not For the Reason You Think

yesterday to honor Mental Health Action Day, Reese witherspoon posted a video of her working out with the caption, “Here’s your reminder to make time for yourself today. Some easy stretches with good melodies! ☀️🧘🏼‍♀️ 🎶 #mentalhealthactionday.”

The video is a time-lapse of a workout Witherspoon did at a pink bullet mat — warm up with some arm circles, do some body weight movements such as side lunges and squats, and using combinations Pink Bullet Bar Weights Three Pounds do something upper body exercises such as bicep curls and overhead shoulder presses.

The goal of Mental Health Action Day is to “spread the message that we can actions to improve our mental health like our physical health,” according to the campaign website, and Witherspoon is showing how the two can go hand in hand. It is not uncommon for people to start exercising because they want the physical benefits and then keep it up because of the mental advantages: For example, exercise is good for mental health as it can increase feel-good endorphins, decrease anxiety and depressionY help relieve stress.

That said, even though Witherspoon’s way of nurturing her mental health includes movement, you can do whatever works for you. It can be as simple as taking some deep breathseat something that feeds your soul, or do five minutes of an activity that makes you happy. It can also involve asking for help, such as calling a therapist to make an appointment or reach a friend or family member for support.

If you need emotional support today or are worried about someone else, contact a medical professional or call 1-800-273-TALK(8255) for a free and confidential conversation, according to the Mental Health Action Day website.

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