Move the Mind

28/01/2026

sleep 😴 Sleep 😴 SLEEP 😴 !!!

16/12/2025

Learn together and come back stronger 👩‍⚕️👩‍🎓🧑‍🎓🧑‍⚕️

Have you been considering the Lagom Facilitator Course, but feel unsure about starting something new on your own?🤔

Many of our past participants chose to join the course with a colleague, and they say it made the learning richer, more motivating and easier to apply in real practice.🤝

This December, you can enrol with a peer for just €99.50 each (regular €199.00). Use code LAGOM26 at checkout to activate this holiday offer.

If you work in clinical care, mental health, education or community and social care, the course will support you in understanding balanced healthy living and how to integrate this knowledge into your everyday work. The learning is evidence-based, practical and supported by real cases from diverse professional settings.

Offer valid until 31 December 2025 or until places are filled.

16/07/2025

WIN a FREE sport in the facilitator course !!!

We’re celebrating something big at LAGOM! 🎉🎈

The LAGOM Healthy Lifestyle Facilitator Course is now available in English and in Portuguese.

To mark the occasion, we are giving away a free spot in the course. Whether you prefer to learn in English or in Portuguese, this is your chance to join a growing community of people who care about living and sharing a balanced healthy lifestyle. ⚖️+🔁=😀

Here is how to enter:

1. Follow
2. Like this post
3. Tag 2 friends who care about healthy living
4. Comment ENGLISH or PORTUGUÊS to let us know your preferred language

The winner will be announced on our story on the 31st of July.

This giveaway is open to participants from anywhere in the world. 🌍

Let’s learn together and make balanced healthy living more accessible, one language at a time.

25/05/2025

Balance does not mean doing everything 🩷💜🩷 !!

You do not have to chase every goal or fill every hour. A balanced life ⚖️ is not one packed with endless tasks. It is one shaped by clarity, intention, and alignment with what truly matters to you.

According to the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, overwork and poor work-life balance are among the leading causes of emotional burnout and stress across Europe. Many people feel pressure to do more, but in reality, more does not always mean better. The absence of rest, quality relationships, and space for reflection often leads to exhaustion rather than fulfillment. 😴❤️💭

Making time for what gives you energy, peace, and connection is not optional. It is essential. Balance is not about squeezing everything in. It is about letting go of what drains you and making room for what makes you feel well.

09/05/2025

Health isn't just about medicine - it's about how you live every day 🩷🤍💜

In a world where chronic diseases are on the rise, Lifestyle Medicine is transforming how we approach health. Rather than just treating symptoms, it focuses on preventing, managing, and even reversing diseases through sustainable lifestyle changes. 🔄✨

This evidence-based approach emphasizes key areas of daily life that impact long-term health. By making intentional choices, individuals can improve their well-being, enhance longevity, and reduce the risk of chronic illness.

🔬 Backed by science, Lifestyle Medicine empowers individuals to take charge of their health by addressing the root causes of disease—leading to long-term well-being instead of short-term fixes.

At Lagom European Healthy Lifestyle Academy, we help health professionals and enthusiasts integrate these principles into daily life for a balanced, evidence-based approach to healthy lifestyle.

✨ What’s one lifestyle habit that has made a difference in your health? Let us know in the comments or send a message to us! ⬇️

09/05/2025

Excercise works for everyone - just not the same way 🥰

As we asked in our Myth or Truth quiz, do women get more health benefits from exercise than men, even with less time being active?

Here is what the research says:

A recent study by Ji et al. (2024) looked at data from over 400,000 adults and found something surprising. Women saw bigger benefits from exercise than men, even when they did less. Women who were active had a 24 percent lower risk of dying from any cause and a 36 percent lower risk of dying from heart-related issues 💪. Men also benefited, but their numbers were smaller, at 15 percent and 14 percent 🏃‍♀️. And here is the kicker. Women did not need as much exercise time to get those results. A little movement went a long way.

So what does this mean?

For women, even small amounts of regular activity can lead to big health wins. It is not always about doing more. It is about moving in ways that support your well-being. ✨

09/04/2025

Happy World Health Day 🙌 !!!

21/03/2025

It's all about finding your balance 🩷!!

18/02/2025

What does mean to you?

Whether we're tuning into a podcast🎧, spotting a billboard about change 🔄, or chatting with friends 💬, 'lifestyle' is a word that’s always around us.

But at its heart, lifestyle is personal. It’s how we live, grow, and shape our days. What does the word 'lifestyle' mean to you? Let’s share and inspire each other! 💭✨ Or send us a message!

19/08/2024

🧠Mental health is fundamental to our overall well-being and directly affects our ability to face challenges and maintain healthy relationships. However, to ensure robust mental health, it is essential to consider all areas of our lifestyle. The Move the Mind project highlights how empowerment for mental wellbeing through sport is an effective approach. Assessing aspects such as physical activity, nutrition, sleep and stress management allows us to create a holistic balance. Assessing and adjusting each of these areas allows for a holistic approach to health, helping to promote a sustainable balance between body and mind. Investing time in each aspect of lifestyle not only strengthens mental health, but also improves quality of life and overall well-being.

Watch the interview below and find out more about the topic ⬇️

14/06/2024

Why is it so important to empower older people? Find out more about this crucial issue in the full interview below 👇🏻

31/05/2024

🌟 BUT WHAT IS MOVING THE MIND ANYWAY? 🌟

Move the Mind means Empowerment for Mental Well-Being through Sport.

Move the Mind is an awareness-raising and empowerment project co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Commission as a Collaborative Partnership in the field of Sport. The main aim of the project is to help working-age adults better cope with the challenges of everyday life in times of social crisis by harnessing the positive impact of physical activity and sport on mental health.

💪 Our Goals:

🧠 Increase the evidence base about the positive aspects of sport and physical activity for contributing to mental health and well-being.

🏋️‍♂️ Build the capacity of sport coaches to harness the positive mental impact of sport during their training sessions.

🌍 Empower adults impacted by crises to use sport as a tool to cope with challenges and improve their mental health and well-being.

Join us in promoting mental well-being through the power of sport!