Life has its ups and downs and it is when we are on our “downs” that our mental health takes a huge knock which will most likely cause depression, anxiety and substance abuse to name a few.
Well, this was fortunately not the case for this week’s fitness bunny, Luyanda Sibisi.
The 32-year-old incredible single mother of two and an entrepreneur took her mental health into her own hands when she was going through a divorce in 2016.
“Divorce can be a daunting process which sucks the life out of you…I decided to be strong – to achieve this, I had to pick myself up and tell myself that I can do this. That’s when I started being committed to the gym and since then, my mental health has been great, I was able to be strong not only physically but emotionally and mentally,” she said.
For the past five years, Luyanda starts her day as early as 5 am and dedicates the first 30 minutes of her day to meditation and recites daily affirmations.
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“I have a very busy life since I run my own business, take care of my kids and also have to take care of my body, so a healthy mindset first thing in the morning, sets the tone for the rest of the day.”
How does she find the balance? You ask…she says all you have to do is say YES!
“If you can say yes to meditation, Yes to waking up early then you can say YES to everything.”
Luyanda closed off by extending her gratitude to her social media followers and community. “I was so blessed to have such a good support structure. They’ve contributed a lot to my fitness and wellness journey.”
Article Written byItumeleng Komana
Images Shot by@72_photography
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