‘Act the way you want to be, and soon you will be the way you act.’ ~Anonymous
We are all constantly striving to reach our fruition. Overall physical and mental wellness can either be a constant nagging burden, or a source of strength. At times our efforts to achieve this strength can often seem futile and ineffective in the grand scheme, but effort of any kind is a glimpse into a life that craves change. Lifestyle adjustments are the stepping stones on the path to a new lifestyle. Practicing one small, yet effective, lifestyle adjustment at a time, will enable you to shape the life you imagine.
Lifestyle Adjustment #1- Schedule yourself in
The first step to overall wellness is a healthy mind. However, in lives that are dedicated to commuting to and from work, driving kids back and forth, and managing dinner, laundry, cleaning, etc., there is virtually no time to partake in activities that are fulfilling to personal wellness. An effective lifestyle adjustment is to schedule time for yourself. Even if 20 minutes is all that is available, make it count. What can you do with 20 minutes that will leave you feeling fulfilled? Take a drive and sing along to your favorite music. Find a quiet place to close your eyes. Take a brisk walk. 20 minutes may not seem like much time at all, but it is enough time to recharge your wellness battery if it is effectively planned.
Lifestyle Adjustment #2- Feed your body
Clothing, bags, shoes, hairstyles all can come and go. But throughout life, your body is a constant. Keeping your body healthy directly relates to your overall wellness. Making small nutritional adjustments can help improve functioning of not only your bodily systems, but also your mind. Swap soda for water. Reach for fruit as opposed to chips. And ditch the fast food for anything homemade. Practicing one nutritional adjustment at a time can enable your body to function smoothly, thus giving you a source of strength throughout your days.
Lifestyle Adjustment #3- Improve your body
When you are constantly plagued by pain, fatigue, and injury, your body is trying to tell you something. Small fitness adjustments give your body strength to ward off challenges life brings. A strong body feeds your mind and gives you confidence to go about your days. A body that is injury free is empowered to be effective in all areas of life. 30 minutes per day of walking, stretching, or weightlifting can make a significant difference in the quality of your physical body.
Practicing simple lifestyle adjustments until they are habit is the path to the lifestyle you want to live. One adjustment at a time can make all the difference, and give you the motivation you need to proceed with even more adjustments that will enable you to reach your fruition.
