Strictly’s Helen Skelton says seeing her ‘mind as a muscle’ helps on ‘down days’ as she discusses mental health

Natalie Dixon
By Natalie Dixon
Published 24th Nov 2022, 11:32 BST
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Helen Skelton: “I’ve always seen my mind as a muscle – if you look after it, it will look after you”

Helen Skelton has revealed how training herself to think positively has helped her to overcome advertsity in her personal life.

The Countryfile presenter, 29, from Cumbria, who is currently a fan favourite on BBC Strictly Come Dancing alongside professional dance partner Gorka Márquez, has had a challenging year following the split from her husband of eight years Richie Myler.

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She explained to Ok! magazine how focusing on things that she can be grateful for in her life helps to keep her resilient.

Helen said: “I’ve always seen my mind as a muscle – if you look after it, it will look after you. People ask me if my glass is half full or half empty, and I say, “I’ve got a glass haven’t I?”

Helen Skelton said that getting to ‘Blackpool week’ with her dance partner Gorka Marquez was a ‘big milestone’ on Strictly Come Dancing. (Credit @helenskelton Instagram)Helen Skelton said that getting to ‘Blackpool week’ with her dance partner Gorka Marquez was a ‘big milestone’ on Strictly Come Dancing. (Credit @helenskelton Instagram)
Helen Skelton said that getting to ‘Blackpool week’ with her dance partner Gorka Marquez was a ‘big milestone’ on Strictly Come Dancing. (Credit @helenskelton Instagram)

"Life is a blessing. Sometimes my friends are like, ‘You must have a down day,’ and of course, I do, but I was just always one of those kids that was brought up to believe there’s someone worse off than yourself, so just get on with it,” she added.