RED January 2020

I've long been aware that exercise is basically an anti-depressant for me, as well as being good for my physical body. January is always a particularly dark time of year, and so I'm committing to doing some sort of activity every day in January. This will be good for my own mental health, and at the same time I'll be raising money for Manchester Mind - a mental health charity working in Manchester. Much of the work we do (they're my employer) isn't always easy to find funding for, so all the extra fundraising really helps. Unrestricted funding like this is so important as it pays our rent, keeps the lights on, our core staff paid, and goes towards projects helping some of the most vulnerable people in Manchester.

I usually do yoga most mornings, but in January I'll be doing AT LEAST one session of yoga (usually at home with a video), and add in extra sessions of dancefit, and cycling where I can. I also want to make sure I do something outdoors when I can - as daylight is also really important for mood at this time of year. Let's see how much I can do! Your sponsorship will really spur me on. Thanks.