A WELLNESS REMINDER

By TWM Staff

WHERE FOCUS GOES, ENERGY FLOWS. FINDING CALM AMONG THE CHAOS CAN START WITH THE FOLLOWING:

Q U I E T the mind. Take a break from television, computers, phones. Find silence or relaxing music to settle into yourself. Create a space to pray, meditate, and breathe.

C R E A T E your environment. Clean, organize, prioritize and use your imagination to cultivate a space at home that brings comfort and peace. Work on unfinished projects, express yourself through writing, reading art, music, dance, language, etc.

N O U R I S H the body.

While it may be tempting to binge on snacks, choose nutrient dense foods to nourish the body and stay full longer. Before eating, ask yourself, “Am I actually hungry, or am I bored?”. True satiety comes from nourishment found in fresh whole foods. If you feel like snack binging, get away from craving triggers by going outside or doing something away from the kitchen area. Stay hydrated and practice mindful eating (slower paced, more chewing, observing taste, texture, emotions before, during, and after eating).

M O V E the body. Exercise comes in so many forms - find yours and set some time aside for it. One easy way to add fitness into your day is to do a different exercise on every break (study breaks, cleaning breaks, commercial breaks). Take the dog on extra-long walks and as you walk focus on keeping your posture upright taking deep full breaths along the way. R E S T the mind and body by getting adequate sleep. Establishing a bedtime routine may include putting away electronic devices, avoiding large meals close to bedtime and self-care time.

P L A Y & L E A R N for

fun. With family, pets or alone. Play board games, card games, hide and seek, puzzles, etc. Listen to podcasts or educational channels and read for leisure.