August Wellness Tips

Did you know that August is National Wellness Month? This month focuses on self-care, stress management, and creating healthy routines. Self-care is an integral part of well-being for us and those around us. It can take 21 days for something to become a habit and 90 days for it to be a lifestyle change. Practicing self-care, managing stress, being mindful, practicing self-compassion, and focusing on proper nutrition and exercise are all things you could work towards incorporating into your daily routine.

Here are some simple self-care habits to start including in your daily routine to help improve your well-being.

Drink more water. Staying hydrated is one of the best things you can do for your overall health. Water helps give you energy, flushes toxins from your body, improves concentration, and can even help with weight loss.

 Stretch or practice yoga. If you are on your feet all day or sitting at a desk most of the day, stretching daily can help improve your posture, heal back pain, and ease your mind.

Try something new. Whether it be a new bike route, exploring a new restaurant, or volunteering. Doing something new can help improve your mental outlook and make you feel good overall.

Prioritize exercise. There are so many benefits to exercising, including pain management, reducing stress, boosting confidence, increasing strength, and so much more.

Pay attention. If something or someone is making you feel overwhelmed or stressed, pay attention and act. Take a walk, try a breathing technique, talk to a friend, find something to help alleviate the overwhelming feeling, and allow yourself to redirect that negative energy.

Make healthy food choices. Food can impact the way you feel. Having a balanced diet and good nutrition will help nourish your body and lead to good overall health.

Finally, I encourage you to be more intentional this month. Please identify two suggestions from the above list and commit to incorporating them throughout your workday.

Adding one or two of these habits daily or weekly can lead to significant changes over time.