For years engaging in wellness activities was something that I neglected to do. Looking back on this now I know it was mainly because I was so lazy. It was because I was lazy. This year I really focused on changing this.
I wanted to shed the lazy mindset, skills, and abilities that were so deeply embedded in my bones, and start making wellness practices an essential and necessary part of my daily life. While it was a challenge and there were many moments when I found myself not committing to this goal, I can honestly say that having specific wellness practices that I do daily is something good that was able to come out of this year for me in regards to improving my health.
Having specific wellness practices to help you rejuvenate is so important for your health. So today I am going to share with you 5 easy ways you can practice wellness. If there is one thing that I can tell you about practicing wellness, it is to do things that you love and actually enjoy. I honestly believe the main reason I struggled for so many years with practicing wellness consistently is because I was constantly doing things that I believed should have been doing.
All of this was an attempt to find my rhythm, my groove, and what really worked best for me. Little did I know I was doing it all wrong. Now I know that this is not the right approach to take when engaging in wellness practices. You have to do things that you genuinely love to do. This really is one of the unspoken rules about creating effective wellness practices, and having the discipline to remain consistent with them.
This is extremely important. Another hurdle I kept running into with practicing wellness was simply finding the right time of day to engage in the right activity.
I always tried to engage in wellness practices during the day just because this seemed normal to me. People are awake and active during the day so why not use that time to get in a workout, go for a walk, take a yoga class, or whatever the activity of choice may be.
I always had a ton of things to do during the day that I never had any time to engage in any wellness practices the way I wanted to. Get more sleep. Seriously though! Take a break from your phone. Do a self-love practice that literally takes 10 minutes but hopefully longer! Incorporate fitness, even on the busiest days. If you suffer from anxiety, finally see someone to help, or attempt preventing it with these simple practices.
Make a nutritious meal. Turn your home into a wellness retreat. Learn to love and appreciate your body.
Previous Post Next Post. Chelsea Becker Writer, founder of becker editorial, and born-and-raised California girl. You may also like March 21, March 25, March 28, Keep pre-portioned healthy snacks in your dorm room or apartment. Add some spices to your meals. Spices such as red pepper cumin, turmeric, and cinnamon have been shown to have anti-inflammatory benefits, while adding flavor without adding any additional calories to a dish.
Check out these healthy habits on Pinterest. This is how viruses and bacteria enter your body and make you sick. Stay hydrated. Drinking enough water is key to feeling energized.
Try adding some fruits, vegetables and herbs to make water more interesting, such as watermelon, cucumber and mint. Eat slowly, avoid distraction during meals and listen to your internal signals of hunger and fullness to avoid overeating. Plan an indulgence. Eat breakfast within in an hour of waking up in the morning to keep your metabolism going strong. Pre-portioning your meals and snacks helps you visualize your intake and prevents overeating.
Keep regular bed-times and wake-times. Staying on a sleep schedule can help you sleep better. Avoid crash diets. It can be tempting to cut drastically cut down on what you eat to see instant results.
Do a commercial break work-out. For every commercial break, mix up a combination of planks, squat jumps, tricep dips, push-ups, mountain climbers, hip bridges and crunches. Proper form is key to seeing results, not wasting time and avoiding injury. Consider consulting a fitness professional for tips. Eat a rainbow of colors.
Know your family medical history and share it with your doctor. Remember you are the best advocate for your health care. Studies show that dental health and chronic illness are closely related. Taking care of your teeth now can prevent hard-to-treat health issues later on. Spiritual wellness is finding congruence between our values and our actions and developing inner peace. Spiritual wellness involves recognizing our purpose and feeling a sense of meaning and belonging in our lives.
Everyone likes to feel appreciated, and they are likely to pass it on. Schedule one hour of device free time every day. Take a walk or go for a bike-ride, sit outside and appreciate nature, people-watch, or take a bath. Have a device-free family dinner, or make a rule at your next dinner with friends that first person who looks at their phone pays or washes the dishes. Find your center. Attend a yoga class at the Geneseo Workout Center. When interacting with others, give your full attention.
When you are glancing at your phone or computer, or thinking about your to-do list, those around you pick-up on cues that you are not fully listening. If you are busy, schedule a time to devote your full attention to the topic of conversation. Adopt an animal in need or volunteer at an animal shelter.
Try adding some aromatherapy, such as lavender oil or a eucalyptus scented candles to you relaxation routine. Work toward self-acceptance. Remember no one has it all figured out.
Intellectual wellness is constantly challenging your mind. Learning never ends. Research shows learning a new skill prevents dementia and cognitive decline. Challenge yourself by trying something new. What have you always wanted to do that you made an excuse not to try? Play brain games , such as crossword puzzles, to strengthen your memory and learning skills. Learn time-management skills. Make a schedule you can stick to for classes, studying, work, exercise, running-errands, appointments and all other things you do.
Work on identifying what is most pressing and important vs. Organization is key. Separate important and documents into folders so you can easily access important projects. Consult peer-reviewed, well-renown publications in staying abreast of developments in your line of work or study. Remember learning is a life-long process. Practice caution when gathering information on topic from the internet, magazines, television, etc.
Work on your memory. Connecting important information, such as names, to visual cues can help you remember.
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