13: The health and wellness girls are onto something

Today we're talking about why building healthy habits is *genuinely actually seriously* so so SO life changing (and I very rarely use that phrase), and I give you 4 to choose from to get started with info on how they're actually going to help.MentionsMichael Smoak's tiktok on healthy livinghttps://vm.tiktok.com/ZNd6SBTCX/Michael Smoak's tiktok on the benefits of walkinghttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DAQtzl4uoYo/?igsh=aDJtaGF5ODFwb3ZqKate's tiktok on doing things that make YOU happyhttps://vm.tiktok.com/ZNd696oSM/Journal recsJournal - tamkaur.comIntelligent Change: The Five Minute Journal - Daily Gratitude Journal for Happiness, Mindfulness, and Reflection - Undated Life Planner : Intelligent Change: Amazon.co.uk: Stationery & Office SuppliesForgot to mention Shelby Sacco also has her own guided journalSAD TO SAVAGE A Self-Love Journal by Shelby Sacco - Daily Gratitude and Affirmation Journal with Educational Material and Examples. A Simple Undated Hardcover Daily Guided Self-Love Journal for More : Amazon.co.uk: Stationery & Office SuppliesThe online pilates studio I've been using :Pilates | Katy Bath PilatesTime Stamps00:00 : how podcasting is going06:27 : why healthy living will make you happier15:03 : words to keep in mind when getting started19:48 : healthy activities to get started with21:14 : exercise34:49 : walking40:17 : journaling45:45 : reading53:36 : homework56:10 : most important message of today*References*- A lot of the information shared in this episode, specifically on the effects of exercise and the sun on our hormones/ circadian rhythm, comes from The DOSE effect, TJ Power (excellent book could not recommend enough)- Another noteworthy article I read whilst researching for this episode was Exercise is as effective as antidepressants for many cases of depression.Links to my socials:⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod⁠⁠⁠Other podcast recommendations/ frequently mentioned: Shelby Sacco's podcast, Sad to Savage: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1fuUBuF9S1bye0WjWAlpQC?si=EmQt9dhuQjqcrIr0693CBA⁠⁠⁠Michael Smoak's podcast, The Higherup Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1gVshwQYETZFObSi1CJaJk?si=5EXh1EIcR4KRv7PR1UcsAg⁠⁠