11/08/2023
Read that again, and make some time for self-care and personal wellbeing.
Self-care and wellness should be a priority. It will help and support you to achieve your full potential.
You don't have to make major life changes; even minor adjustments in your daily habits will pay off in all areas of your life.
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5 techniques that will help you reduce stress and increase your overall well-being:
1๏ธโฃ Increase your movement
The human body was designed to move and works best when it's active.
So, move more throughout the day.
Don't have time for a 60-minute exercise routine? That's alright.
Break your workout into parts or micro workouts โ10/15 dedicated minutes a few times a day is doable, right?
1. Go for a 5-minute walk.
2. Find a time to do a few stretches.
3. Do some strength training.
4. Don't forget to include a few breathing exercises.
These can have an immense positive impact on your productivity by reducing your stress levels.
2๏ธโฃ Don't skip meals
If you don't want your body to crash, stop skipping meals.
Plan your healthy meals and snacks ahead of time. That's the only way you can avoid eating junk food and stick to healthy meals on a daily basis.
3๏ธโฃ Make sleep a priority
You need enough sleep and rest for your body and mind to recharge and replenish.
Sleep is essential for good health and well-being. Not getting enough quality sleep will raise the risk of many diseases and disorders.
Sleep for at least 7-9 hours each night.
4๏ธโฃ Increase your gratitude
Keep a gratitude journal.
Writing down 2-3 good things every day will train your brain to look for positives throughout your day. This will eventually boost your happiness quotient.
5๏ธโฃ Hone your mindfulness skills
Meditate, even if it's for 1 minute a day.
Choose your form of meditation.
You can opt for:
โก๏ธ short guided meditation; breath meditation; guided imagery; body scan; mindful walking; there's an array of meditation practises to choose from.
Once you make your wellbeing and self-care a priority, you will start observing and experiencing significant changes in your life. As your stressors diminish, you'll experience improved physical, mental, and emotional health.
If you are struggling with stress and finding it difficult to curate a self-care routine, DM me!
