How to Create a Wellness Lifestyle

In many magazines sold across the country, you may see the words "health" and "wellness", often phrased together, very frequently in grocery stores, television commercials, etc. galore! But what does it truly meant to create a wellness lifestyle for yourself? 

Living a healthy lifestyle isn’t only about getting regular exercise or eating tons of fruits and vegetables– it’s about maintaining balance in your life that feeds your physical, spiritual and emotional health. A wellness lifestyle has potential to address physical health ailments, mental health conditions, emotional imbalances, stress, sleep insomnia, and more. A wellness lifestyle can be ingrained in your family life, career, and even your spiritual ambitions. Spending less time on any one of these things can lead to an unbalanced life that could likely hurt your health in major way. 

Consider these factors when adapting a more balanced lifestyle!

Spiritual
Grow one’s sense of meaning in life. Explore ways you can define your purpose and destiny in life. Perhaps this is cultivated by journaling or meditating. Try new ways to seek understanding.

Emotional
Ability to understand and manage one’s feelings. No one can control your emotions better than YOU. Wellness matters because everything we do and every emotion we feel relates to our well-being.  Consider the way that you respond and react to different circumstances.

Intellectual

Expanding one’s skills, creativity, and knowledge. This can be in the form of reading books, joining an active Facebook group that inspires your habits and hobbies, or even picking up a course at your local community college. Discover new ways to open your mind.

Social 

Create positive interactions and relationship with your community. As humans, we need connections with our family, friends, and romantic relationships. Connection and belonging are essential for a healthy and happy life. Attempt to step outside of your comfort zone to learn from others.

Career

Finding purpose and meaning in one’s passionate work. If your job is not bringing you peace and you are in a secure place to change your workplace, I encourage the thought. However, if you are not, try to lively your work space by bringing fresh flowers or place a pick of your favorite family vacation memory on your desk. This will inspire you to blossom in your work place.

Physical

Establish proper eating habits, mental health routines, and exercise. Appreciate your body by implementing a clean diet that is nutritious for your body. Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life.

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How to Establish a Habit

It seems as though life is always changing and moving fast. Everything and everyone is telling us to get started ASAP! Everywhere you turn, you may see many people talk about their routine. Ever wonder where does that motivation come from? I know that I sure have! 

Whether you are planning to start something new in the New Year or just getting your life back on track, developing a new habit can be difficult. What does it truly take to get started on your dreams? I have some thoughts on How to Establish a Habit. Check it out below!

PLAN 
Think of the habit that you would like to acquire. Declare this habit by writing in a journal, adding it to a vision board, or posting it somewhere that you may re-visit frequently. Develop a schedule that will allow you to ease into your routine.

COMMIT
Commit to your plan by re-visiting your plan. Perhaps you may join a local support group or gather friends that are accustomed to the habit you would like to acquire.


ACT
Identify what will get you motivated to perform your habit every day. For example, someone who wants to learn the habit of writing everyday. Maybe it is developing a morning or nightly routine that provides cues to the next event? Or maybe it is listening to an enlightening podcast that will motivate you to write about particular topics? Again, you want to make sure that this is identified in your early plan.

GAIN
Determine what are some possible rewards for completing your habit every time. Do you reward yourself with a hot shower or bath? Or perhaps your reward is that accomplished feeling you have each time. Don't be afraid to incentivize your goal until you can mindlessly complete the task.

MONITOR & FLOURISH
Track your progress of your habit by reflecting. On average, it takes at least 66 days to develop a habit. Use a journal or vision board to see how far you've come from the beginning. Monitor how long it takes for you to complete the task automatically without a schedule.

Do you have any advice that may be helpful when developing a habit? Leave a comment below on how you do it!

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