5 Simple Wellness Tips & Tricks To Incorporate Into Your Daily Routine
We live in a fast-paced world where self-care often takes a back seat. But it shouldn’t.
It' also shouldn’t be something we thinking about on Sunday because of an Instagram hashtag. But let that serve as a reminder that self-care should be involved within our day-to-day.
The best thing you can do for yourself and your loved ones is to occasionally slow down, be mindful, in the present, and take some time for yourself.
Keeping in mind that we all lead busy lives, here are some wellness tricks you can slot into your daily routine without too much effort.
Take a mini tech detox, daily
Most of us will wake up and reach for our phones, making our very first act of every day looking at social media or emails. Similarly, at night we often go to bed aiming to read a book but instead watch Netflix or scroll through endless photos and Reels on Instagram. It’s a modern-day addiction that needs management. At the start and the end of each day, try and go without it for a little bit and get some control back.
Attempt to eat more mindfully
Limit your salty snacks and sweet treats to only a few times a week and nourish your body with fresh, colorful food for optimum nutrition. Planning meals a little in advance can help take the stress out of trying to decide what to cook each day. Better yet, once a month try a meal delivery like Sakara.
Balance your workouts
Mix up your workouts with walks, yoga, light resistance training anything that makes you feel good. If you can only squeeze in half an hour, don’t beat yourself up about it. The most important thing for results is how invigorated and inspired you feel during and after the workout. We love Peloton's App for all-around workouts like yoga, walking, running, meditations, strength, and cardio. The app itself allows you to select based on length of time, music, and instructor. Simple movement and mindfulness like yoga and meditation are also great ways to bring balance through ALO Moves.
Incorporate more rest
There is a kind of magic that comes when you surrender to tiredness and allow yourself a rest. The Spanish have been onto siestas for a long time now; maybe it’s something the rest of the overworked world needs to emulate. If you don’t feel like napping, put your legs up the wall for a few minutes for a stretch or lie on the floor with a pillow under your knees and head and just breathe deeply for a while.
Journaling daily
Up until about a decade ago, I’ve always thought writing down your feelings was a trap for potential embarrassment. Perhaps it was due to a traumatic experience of that actually happening, but actually, it’s quite liberating. Talking to someone about mental health is really important and journaling can be just as effective. It can be used as a form of meditation each morning, writing down your thoughts from the day before and the day ahead.
The Huffington Post article claimed that journaling daily could improve emotional intelligence, self-confidence, communication, and creativity. It can also be useful to spot patterns of personal behavior and track goals. The Five-Minute Journal is a great way to not only practice gratitude but also get you in the habit of journaling. We are also fans of the Night Notes from Intelligent Change.
