Is your wellness getting pushed to the bottom of your priority list?
It’s easy to become distracted by what life throws at us, which can lead to neglecting our own well-being. Our days may become so fast-paced that seldom do we slow down to think about the importance of maintaining our personal wellness. Furthermore, stress is commonplace in the modern world, especially right now as we continue to battle the pandemic.
The good news is, you can make better choices and develop good habits to make wellness a part of your every day routine.
Make a decision and stick to it
So first off, you’ll need to make the decision to live a healthy lifestyle. This is a step that many people avoid, and they end up giving up and reverting back to their original way of everyday living. Well, wellness is a decision (as simplistic as it seems) and it’s a necessary one for all of us.
How can we make wellness a habit?
Habits are created by doing something over and over again until it becomes ingrained within us. It’s like we’ve rewired our brain to now automatically make certain choices without thinking.
Here are five ways you can make wellness a habit every single day.
1) Set an alarm clock. Using an alarm clock to wake up early is a good way to start your day. The good thing is you know exactly why you’re waking up early… to get things done! And when you are able to check items off your to-do list, you'll feel more accomplished and satisfied at the end of your day.
2) Make healthy eating choices. The nutritional choices you make are crucial to physical wellness. Feeding your body live foods (i.e. vegetables, fruits, lean meats, grains, etc.) will make you feel good and give you energy for the days ahead.
3) Plan a daily exercise routine. Exercise has so many benefits from improving mental health to creating stronger and more capable bodies. Pick activities that you enjoy and make movement a part of your daily routine. You can prevent chronic disease like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and osteoporosis by doing daily exercise. That’s how powerful getting the body moving really is.
4) Make time to enjoy life. It’s so important to relieve stress by putting worry aside for a little bit each day to focus on one leisure activity. You're not meant to constantly be in fight or flight mode and making time to relax can immensely decrease stress that can accumulate and really interfere with your wellness. Take the time to laugh and enjoy being in the moment.
5) Create healthy relationships. The relationships you develop and maintain in life are essential for wellness. Having a sense of worth often comes from being loved and appreciated by other people, especially family and friends. Having great friends and family can really give a nice boost to your self-confidence and happiness.
Commit to a wellness mindset
Wellness is a key determining factor in your ability to be productive and effective in every day life. All you have to do is make a decision to live each day in a state of wellness. By following the strategies mentioned above, you’ll have a good start in creating healthy every day habits.
Which of the five strategies do you find the most challenging to implement? Let me know in the comments.