Let’s Talk Men’s Health

Last week, my neighbor told me, “Hey Arsalan, you see me growing my mustache?”

I said, “Yeah, it looks great.”

He said, “This is for Movember buddy.”

I replied, “I didn’t realize it’s still a thing?”

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November is coming to an end, tonight!

The essence of November is that it’s largely related to men’s health and talking about men’s issues.

Most people consider this month to be about raising awareness, fostering open conversations, and supporting men on their quest for well-being.

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Men’s health, which consists of both physical and mental aspects, isn’t a widely talked about thing.

I’ll give you a small exercise. Ask any of the elder males in your family – Do you know how men are supposed to preserve their physical and mental health?

I can bet you that 9 out of 10 times, our elders will answer with – Keep working.

Men, since the dawn of time, have had a very similar pattern of living – protect, provide, and preside. And while that’s how society functions, the stigma around men not supposed to look after themselves is an outdated concept in itself.

And even though the major responsibility of protecting and providing is something every man is obligated to fulfill, most times, we forget ourselves in the process.

Most men don’t take the time to talk about how they feel.
Most men don’t take the time to do things that make them happy.
Most men suffer to provide for their families.

Society is built on the backs of strong men.

But this society also fails to function when men aren’t living true to themselves.

Along with looking out for their physical health, men in today’s age and time need to understand that the world out there is becoming competitive in real time. You’re the one who has to look after yourself. You’re the one who has to bear all the challenges along the way. And you’re the one who’s also supposed to have the rougher end of the stick sometimes.

All this is achievable through resilience.