Mental Health during Ramadan : 5 Tips for the Healthy Spiritual Journey

Ramadan holds immense significance and presents a once-in-a-year opportunity to work on one's beliefs, deepen connections with one's loved ones, and create a better version of oneself.

Therefore, maintaining a healthy mental state and practising mindfulness are crucial for making the most out of the spiritual journey of Ramadan.

Read on to discover how timing can affect your mental health and easy-to-follow steps to enhance

your Ramadan experience, both mentally and physically, with the help of Garmin smartwatches.

We are here to support you in making the most of this meaningful journey!

When It Comes to Mental Health, Does the Timing Matter?

The short answer is yes. Timing and seasons can influence mental health in many ways.

From seasonal changes to holidays, routine shifts and timings affect us physically and mentally.

That does not mean that any change in the air will be harmful. On the contrary, change can

bring much better results. With that being said, let's find out more about how fasting and the Holy

Month of Ramadan can affect one's mental health.

Mental Clarity During Ramadan

The designated hours for eating and focusing inward, along with practising worship and spiritual

rituals during Ramadan, create a nurturing environment for actively improving one's mental

well-being.Garmin: Your Companion on the Ramadan Health Journey

Garmin’s health monitoring features provide much-needed support for mental clarity during

Ramadan fasting. Here are some of the Garmin features that will help:

24/7 Heart Rate Monitoring

Garmin smartwatches, by design, sample your heart rate multiple times per second, 24 hours a day, so that you can review more metrics on your health in greater detail.

Heart rate monitoring can be beneficial in many ways. That includes having accurate insights,

identifying patterns, and managing stress.

Stress Tracking

Stress is a factor that affects every aspect of everyday life; that's when your Garmin smartwatch can help. Garmin's Stress Tracker alerts you to pause and act towards the cause of stress.

These reminders are beneficial during fasting, helping you stay relaxed and focused. The stress

Tracking feature is available in many Garmin smartwatches, such as Venu® 3, vivoactive® 5,

and many more.

Body Battery™

Body Battery™ by Garmin is a powerful assistant on your wrist, helping you track and analyse your

status during fasting by tracking energy levels through heart rate variability, stress, sleep quality, and activity data. Body Battery™ can be found in many Garmin smartwatches, including

Forerunner® 965, Instinct 3, and many more.

5 Tips for Staying mindful during Ramadan

While it can sound challenging to some, staying mindful during Ramadan is very much doable

with the right approach. Here are 5 practical tips to do so.

Set Realistic Goals

Considering the importance and deep appreciation of the holy month, you may set grand

expectations for what you aim to achieve by the end of the month, which can cause stress.

On the other hand, having clear and realistic goals can help you stay motivated and bring you closer

to achieving them.

Drink water abundantly

Because of the long hours of abstaining from drinking water and fluids during fasting, your body may suffer from dehydration.

Garmin smartwatches track your daily water

intake and set reminders to help you reach your daily intake goals.

Prioritise High-Quality Sleep

Sleep is what keeps you up and running every single day. Quality sleep can unlock new physical and mental capabilities.

Garmin smartwatches track your sleep and give detailed daily reports. This way, you can improve

your sleeping patterns and increase your energy from the morning and throughout the day.

Include Breathing Exercises

Mindfulness practices, including yoga and breathing exercises, help manage stress and anxiety

significantly, making breathing exercises a must for your Ramadan routine.

Your Garmin smartwatch holds guided mindfulness and breathing exercises that will help you do

your exercises anywhere and anytime.

Practice light physical activity

Physical activity is an indispensable trait of anyone who aims for a healthy body and a clear mind,

even as a daily light activity.

Use your Garmin smartwatch to track your activity (steps, workouts, etc.) and ensure you're staying

active in a balanced way.

Ready to seize the opportunity?

Follow the tips, use your Garmin smartwatch strategically, and watch your mental health evolve!