Wellness Wednesdays

This week Trish Morgan, Lecturer in Adult Nursin g, talks about the healing power of movement. ‘Movement is healing – a medicine not just for the body but also for the mind and soul’. Author unknown As the pandemic continues to impact on the way we live, it is crucial we look after ourselves both mentally and physically. With many of us working/studying from home, moving our bodies is more important than ever. Exercise can help keep the body strong and it also releases endorphins which benefits our mental health. Although working/studying from home has many benefits, it can also mean people are less likely to move from their desks as often. Office working/attending campus regularly incorporated mobility through going to meetings, walking to lectures, speaking to colleagues/peers or heading out for lunch. Employees/students working from home can spend hours in the same position, as they don’t have as many natural interruptions to their day. Spending a large amount of time sitting down c...