MOVE TOWARD BETTER HEALTH, NO MATTER WHERE YOU’RE STARTING
We are thrilled to introduce our wellness journey, guided by our Six Pillars of Health: Food, Movement, Self-Care, Stress Reduction, Sleep, and Connection. Each month, we will highlight one of these pillars and provide you with valuable resources to support your journey.
Monthly Personal Focus: Choose a personal focus or mission to improve. This can be from either the highlighted pillar of the month or any of our six foundational pillars.
Set Your Intentions: - Determine your focus for the month and plan how many days each week you will commit to it. For example: - Aim for a certain number of steps each day. - Drink a specified amount of water. - Eat a certain amount of fiber. - Engage in physical activity for a set number of minutes. - Meditate for a selected duration. - Brighten someone's day with a meaningful connection. - Stay within your caloric goals.
Stretch Your Limits: - Throughout the month, challenge yourself by: - Increasing the quantity of your focus. For instance, add 10% more to your steps once a week, or drink an extra cup of water. - Increasing the number of days focusing on your goal, such as walking 2000 steps two days in the first week and three days in the third week.
Community Check-Ins: - Share your progress with the community on the days you work on your focus. It's a great way to stay motivated and inspire others!
1. Eat a serving of vegetables with each meal.
2. Reduce sugar intake by avoiding sugary drinks.
3. Plan and prepare homemade meals five days a week.
4. Incorporate a new fruit or vegetable into your diet each week.
5. Limit processed foods to twice a week.
6. Keep a food journal to track eating habits.
7. Focus on portion control at every meal.
8. Experiment with a new healthy recipe each week.
9. Start each day with a healthy breakfast.
10. Reduce alcohol consumption to only on weekends.
1. Take a daily brisk walk for 20 minutes.
2. Attend a yoga or fitness class twice a week.
3. Stretch for 15 minutes every morning.
4. Aim for at least 5,000 steps daily.
5. Try a new sport or activity.
6. Incorporate strength training exercises twice a week.
7. Ride a bike instead of driving for short trips.
8. Dance to your favorite songs for 20 minutes a day.
9. Use the stairs instead of the elevator whenever possible.
10. Sign up for a virtual race and train throughout the month.
1. Schedule a 15-minute self-care activity daily.
2. Start a gratitude journal and write in it each night.
3. Practice a hobby or skill you enjoy twice a week.
4. Wash your face every day.
5. Turn off electronic devices an hour before bedtime.
6. Dedicate time for a mental health day once a month.
7. Meditate for 10 minutes every day.
8. Listen to relaxing music or a podcast during commuting.
9. Treat yourself to a creative activity, like drawing or painting, weekly.
10. Write positive affirmations and read them daily.
1. Practice deep breathing exercises for 5 minutes daily.
2. Schedule a 30-minute nature walk each weekend.
3. Limit social media use to an hour a day.
4. Start learning about and practicing mindfulness.
5. Try guided visualization exercises for stress relief.
6. Spend 15 minutes doing a calming activity before bed.
7. Attend a weekly mindfulness or meditation class.
8. Practice progressive muscle relaxation techniques.
9. Reduce caffeine intake to manage anxiety levels.
10. Identify stressors and create a plan to address them.
1. Go to bed at the same time every night.
2. Create a calming bedtime routine.
3. Ensure your sleeping environment is comfortable and quiet.
4. Limit screen time an hour before sleeping.
5. Aim for 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep nightly.
6. Avoid heavy meals or caffeine close to bedtime.
7. Practice relaxation techniques before bed, like reading.
8. Keep a sleep diary to track patterns and improvements.
9. Reduce afternoon napping to improve nighttime sleep.
10. Use a white noise machine to tune out noise from around the house.
1. Schedule weekly phone calls with family or friends.
2. Participate in a community event or group activity.
3. Set a regular time for family dinner without distractions.
4. Join an interest-based online group or forum.
5. Volunteer for a cause you care about once a month.
6. Send a thoughtful message or letter to a friend weekly.
7. Plan a monthly get-together with loved ones.
8. Attend a local meetup for a shared interest or hobby.
9. Practice active listening in conversations.
10. Check in with the Health Warrior Tribe several times a day.
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