Mental Health and Fitness with Andrea Corbett, Founder of FOCUS

In this episode of The Steven Sully Study Podcast, Steven talks to Andrea Corbett, the Founder of FOCUS, to talk about her struggles with mental illness and how fitness has helped her get through it. Though Andrea got professional help, she didn’t want to depend on drugs. So, she started looking for an alternative to fully get better—she started exercising to get those needed endorphin release, which she normally gets from the bad habit of eating sweets or consuming alcohol.
It was quite life changing. She now values and advocates self-care and nutrition, which she never did before. As a wellbeing coach and mentor, she continues to share her stories to other people so they can also fully live their lives.
Join Steven and Andrea today to learn more about the benefits of fitness on mental health.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
A normal feeling depressed differs from someone who has been diagnosed with depression. For those who have been clinically depressed, it lasts for a longer time and needs help from a professional.
She was taking anti-depressants for a while but she noticed that she was becoming dependent on the drugs, so she started looking for a more natural alternative. For Andrea, it was focusing on physical fitness that has helped her heal.
Some are just used to ‘masking’ their ill mental state. Not all happy people you encounter have a healthy mental well-being.
Have a healthy diet. Andrea was able to let go of alcohol and sweets, which she really loves. Your appearance also improves when you take in nutritious food. Also, drink lots of water.
What does Andrea do when she’s preparing for a competition? Be committed. Plan and trust the process.
Believe in yourself that you can do it.

Every morning, Andrea does the SAVERS morning routine. The six parts of the routine are silence, affirmations, visualisation, exercise, reading, and scribing.
Find what suits for you. There’s a right diet and exercise that will apply to you. It’s different for every individual, so better consult a trainer or a health expert.
BEST MOMENTS
“Having a burnout is actually a disease.”
“When I started creating my ultimate self, positive things started to happen.”
“Despite not knowing how things are going to pan out, just give it a go.”
“If I’m not doing it for myself, how am I going to do it for anybody else?”
“You can’t put a price on happiness.”
VALUABLE RESOURCES
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ABOUT THE GUEST
Andrea Corbett is the Founder of F.O.C.U.S (Focus On Creating your Ultimate Self), a wellbeing coach & mentor, and the speaker for the Mental Health Foundation. Andrea is also the UKBFF 2018 British Champion & Pro Bodybuilder.
Andrea Corbett Official Website – https://www.andreacorbett.com/

Andrea Corbett Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/andreacorbett_

ABOUT THE HOST
The Steven Sulley Study is my take on success. My view is you should focus on several key areas to be a well-rounded individual. Success should not be just one thing like money, for example, it should also comprise a healthy fit lifestyle and thriving relationships. As a person who has made a success in life and also made some cock-ups, I can offer suggestions and tips on how to become successful or at least start your pursuit of success.
I started from leaving school at 16 with very poor school results to pursue a career in plumbing following the directions of my parents that then lead me to a barrister's chamber and then to a sales floor. From here, I established a foothold in the sales market promoting financial products as well as being a founder of an art agency that has a Soho based art studio.
In addition, I have invested into an urban fashion brand and into a wellness tech company, and my latest addition to the business portfolio is a property company that which creates HMO's in Medway, Kent. The diverse range of industries I find myself in has allowed me to create wealth that enables me to be my own boss so I can pursue my dreams.
As a former boxer and avid sportsman, I find there are similarities between the running of businesses and competing. In my episodes, I will be sharing some of my experiences to explore deeper these connections and how they may bring you success."
CONTACT METHOD
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