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Woman says 30 minute sassy time saved her mental health – the science backs her up
Dancing “sassy” for 30 minutes might sound like a silly way to support your mental health, but there is science to back up the validity of dance breaks.
In 2024 we understand that physical fitness needs to have an element of fun, hence why experts suggest doing exercises like hanging like a monkey. Perhaps the most recent example is cardio drumming, which experts highlight despite some claiming it’s a waste of time.
Everyone needs a ’30-minute sassy time’
Though the premise of physical fitness is simple, even moreso when you consider that you don’t need to be consistent in the gym, some people are put off by the idea of lifting weights, running on a treadmill, or doing cross-fit exercises. But physical fitness is also shown to be one of the best ways to improve mental health.
With that in mind, The Focus puts forward the idea of “sassy breaks” for 30 minutes, which TikTok user Siena (@siena.pokluda) shed light on earlier this week.
“When I was 15 I had crippling social anxiety and my therapist prescribed me 30 minutes of sassy time,” she penned. “She told me I had to get up every morning, listen to music, and dance around my room. I truly believe it’s made me the woman I am today.”
Admittedly, the idea of starting your morning with a 30-minute dance routine mind sound silly at best and immature at worst, but there’s actually science to back it up.
Besides the physical benefits of dance breaks, studies show dancing is shown to improve confidence, and self-image, and reduce stress. In one particular study, Argentine tango dancers were shown to experience reduced levels of stress following their workout.
Sassy time could also be great for those working from home as it’s recommended that you spend at least five minutes up and about for every hour at your desk.
‘It really does help’
Much like the power of simply walking, taking a 30-minute sassy break is being applauded online, with many people admitting to doing it for years.
“I literally do this at night before I go to bed because I have insomnia and stress dreams,” one person said.
Another wrote: “Oh s**t is that why Ive been doing this since I was a teenager?! It does help.”
Someone else suggested: “I also noticed that allowing myself to tweak out and tic for like 15 mins in the morning helped my social anxiety like Id let myself scream and be extremely weird in my room and it worked.”
