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We've already talked about the fact that the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of yourself must be in balance for optimal well-being. But what exactly do we mean? What sorts of activities and choices lead to wellness? The following suggestions are some of the specific things you can do to enhance your health and promote your own wellness.
PHYSICAL:
- Eat fresh, wholesome food. Avoid or limit sugar, salt and fatty foods. Replace processed foods with fresh vegetables and whole grains as much as possible.
- Drink lots of pure water. In many localities, where tap water is not pure, you may need to invest in a water filtration system or drink bottled water.
- Take time for enjoyable exercise. Some find it helpful to join a gym or lift weights. Others find activities such as dancing, walking, bicycling and skating enjoyable and beneficial. The important thing is to get at least 20 minutes of exercise three times a week.
- Get adequate rest. Many people do not realize that too little sleep may be the reason for inattentiveness or lack of motivation. Experiment to find out what your natural rhythm is and how much sleep you need to feel your best.
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EMOTIONAL:
- Laugh, play, and have fun often. Laughter is good medicine, and the ability to play is a necessity for a balanced life.
- Share your feelings with others. Spend time with the people you can trust with your feelings and give them the gift of really knowing you.
- Create warm, loving relationships. Forgive yourself and others. If you have issues or grievances with family and friends, face the issues and recover lost emotional closeness.
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MENTAL:
- Explore new ideas. Find a hobby, take a class, read a nonfiction book, watch educational television.
- Cultivate positive attitudes. Instead of criticizing, catch yourself and others at being good. Look for what is positive in a situation.
- Examine your beliefs. Listen to other points of view. When others disagree with you, try to see things through their eyes.
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SPIRITUAL:
- Take time to be quiet with yourself. Meditate, pray, or go fishing. We each get in touch with our inner selves or a Higher Power in different ways.
- Be open to your creativity. Learn to trust your innate creativity and intuitive thinking. Express the inner you.
- Savor the moment. Enjoy what you are doing now, instead of reliving the past or anticipating the future.
These tips can help you to restore and enhance your well-being. It takes a strong desire to overcome our natural resistance to change, but the more we want to change, the easier change becomes.
These guidelines have been adapted from "Wellness from Within," a booklet published by the American Holistic Health Association (AHHA), a leading national resource connecting people with vital solutions for reaching a higher level of wellness.
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