Find body in your mind, body and soul
Diet and exercise are typically the first things that come to mind when we’re talking about the word health. Good health isn’t just about the physical body. Our mind, body and soul are interconnected, maintaining a healthy balance helps us to achieve overall wellness.
There are many things you can do in your daily life to achieve overall wellbeing. Here are 10 simple ways to begin cultivating a mind-body-soul balance:
Mind
- Be grateful Take some time each day to write or think about the things you’re grateful for, such as family, friends, pets, food, health, or the beauty of nature
- Meditate Meditation is one of the most powerful tools for restoring balance to our mind and body. It brings us peace and relaxation that dissolves fatigue and long-standing stresses
- Think positive Positive thinking helps manage stress and even improves your health. Start your morning by saying something positive out loud such as ‘Today is going to be an amazing day’
Body
- Spend time outside Now is the perfect time of year for autumn walks, picnics and much more! An extra 10 minutes’ outside a day will for wonders to your wellbeing
- Listen to music often Pop on your favourite track and let the rhythm guide you
- Eat better To create a healthy body and mind, our food must be nourishing. By fuelling your body with healthy foods you will feel more rested, energised and able to tackle the day ahead
- Move your body Engage in daily exercise, regular exercise offers incredible benefits for your body and mind. Not only does exercise keep the body young, but it also keeps the mind vital and promotes emotional wellbeing
Soul
- Be kind This includes being kind to yourself! Show yourself some love and compassion, treat yourself as you would a friend feeling the same way
- Laugh often We have all heard the saying ‘laughter is the best medicine’, laughing reduces stress hormones; helping you to sleep better and have more energy. Laughing also triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural pain killers
- Be calm Create a calming ritual to help you to naturally build self-care into your day. Enjoy a few moments to yourself every day, take pleasure out of the little things and take the world in
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