The concept of wellness can cover a broad range with definitions. For our purpose, wellness includes the belief that improvement is possible throughout your life. A person seeking wellness is someone continually seeking information and resources to improve themselves as a whole––mind, body, and soul. During your life journey, there may be times when you find yourself dealing with imbalance or disfunction. As you work to improve your level of wellness, there are many options for incorporating beneficial lifestyle choices and self-care practices into your life.

Why You Should Care About Wellness

Being comfortable in life and living every day as it comes is like running on autopilot. When you get to that point, you seldom notice that sameness has taken over. People around you may recognize that you’re in a rut that may have already gone on for several years. Someone in a rut functions on a stale daily routine that is comfortable for them, but gives them few opportunities to think about improvement.

If the idea of operating on autopilot describes you, don’t despair. Don’t just stay passive. You can become an active participant in your life and take charge of your own health and wellness.

Taking Back Control of Your Life

First, it’s important to know that you are not alone. You’re not the only person deciding to take charge of your life and change your future. Many people are making the same decision. Knowing you’re not alone should make you feel better and happier. You may even get excited about getting healthier. You may also decide to spend more time and energy on the things that matter most to you and more time with the people who matter most to you, too. Taking responsibility for your wellness will dramatically improve your outlook on life. You will find yourself setting goals…and reaching them.

Purposefully Choosing Wellness

Choosing wellness means you are choosing lifestyle options that support your own best interests. Everything you think, feel, and believe impacts your whole being. When you choose wellness, this means you are now in command of all aspects of your life––physical health, career, relationships, finances, spiritual ,mental and emotional health, even your personal environment.

The road to improved wellness for you begins with choosing to start and then making the effort to move forward and through what was holding you back.

How to Say Yes to Wellness

Are you ready to be an active participant in your life? The following practices can help you get on the road to feeling better, being happier, and improving your level of wellness.

1. Figure out specifically what will make you happy. Pay attention to the parts of your life that are most important. Give yourself what you need.
2. Create daily practices that nurture your ability to boost your energy level. Take breaks and set healthy boundaries.
3. Get the recommended seven hours or more of sleep per night. (But be aware that some people need a little more, some need a little less.)
4. Take a break. Go outside. Spending time outdoors can help you reduce your stress and become more mindful. It can also lower your blood pressure.
5. Eat more plant-based foods like nuts, green leafy vegetables, and fresh fruits to bring healing to your body.

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