AD| When it comes to taking care of our bodies, the first things that come to mind are what we eat and how we might exercise more. Taking care of your body involves more than just tracking your food intake and regular walking distance. In addition to eating well and exercising, there are a few additional things you can do to improve your health and enjoyment. It is important to also show yourself some love, practice self care, talk to yourself as you would a friend.
1. Look After Your Head
The brain is a crucial organ that must be protected. The importance of mental wellness cannot be overstated. Since the start of the epidemic, mental health has dramatically expanded, and many individuals are having trouble getting help. The best course of action for someone who is experiencing a specific mental health issue is to seek help from people like Psychologist Adelaide and join nearby or even online support groups. You can use a variety of methods, including yoga, meditation, finding a confidante to help you talk things out and let them out, and getting in touch with your doctor for more support.
2. Look After Your Teeth
Another area of our bodies that requires annual maintenance is our teeth. We must brush, floss, and use mouthwash to ensure that we are cleaning both our teeth and the rest of our mouth. Having the proper tools on hand, such as numerous toothbrushes, gadgets for cleaning in between your teeth, and even tongue scrapers to get rid of all the bacteria on your tongue, is the simplest way to accomplish this. You can get dental care to support your endeavour.
3. Cut Back on Screen Time
We all know that many of us must spend some time in front of screens while at work, but excessive screen time that is not necessary is bad for your health. In addition to making you drowsy, it is bad for your eyes and your brain. As you spend hours in front of a screen rather than engaging in more physical activity, you may eventually develop lifestyle illnesses like obesity, hypertension, or diabetes. Long-term TV viewing harms your eyes as well because of the radiation from the screen.
4. Get Outside More
As often as you can, try to leave a small indoor area. Your physical and mental health will benefit greatly from the clean air, sunlight (an excellent source of Vitamin D), and open environment. Going for a walk in the fresh air and lowering your stress levels are both benefits of going outside. Your physical condition will undoubtedly improve as a result of the walk.
5. Discuss Your Issues With A Friend
Everybody experiences times in life when things are difficult and we feel down, anxious, or unable to handle things on our own. Instead of holding it inside, talk to a trusted friend about your issues.
The idiom “A problem shared is a problem halved!” is one that we have all heard. Often, the issue can be resolved by getting a fresh viewpoint from a close friend or relative.
With music and showers. 🙂 It almost always helps.
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I always gravitate towards taking a shower when I’m not feeling well!
My go to is music, a soak in the bathtub, power walking, and my backyard swing! Great post! 💖
I agree with everything. Specifically the screen bit have had a big impact on me. Since I decided to stop checking my mobile from 9pm to 8am I am sleeping much better, and I feel more relaxed. Thanks a lot for sharing.
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Great tips. I do yoga inside and like a daily walk outside. Simple stuff but helps keep me in balance. Thanks for sharing,
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Number 4 is my favourite… Being in nature has many benefits, both physically and mentally.
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Fun fact about the health of your teeth. There’s a link between the health of your heart and the health of your teeth. That means that looking after your teeth will also mean you’re reducing the risk of heart problems
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I like getting some air. It helps a lot. Standing on the front porch and getting some sun is therapy. Great post
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A good reminder that I indeed need to stop looking at screens—often even multiple screens at once. My brain feels fried from it, yet I can’t seem to stop, as if I’d opened a bag of chips and just can’t put it away till I’ve finished every one. Anyway, thanks for this post, Lauren!
I suffer from chronic migraines and so I often avoid going out but I when I do go and chill in the garden or park it always makes me feel recharged and I wish I had done it sooner. Great advice. Thanks
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If I feel like indulging, I get a foot massage which also checks off taking a nap. On a particularly difficult day when I need to instantly feel relaxed, I drink hot tea while taking a hot shower. It sounds ridiculous but I highly recommend it.
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These are some really great tips! I love taking walks outside and being in nature to improve my wellness but I really need to work on reducing my screen time. Thank you so much for sharing x
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I had a really long and honest chat with one of my best friends yesterday about my mental health and it really did help, so definitely agree with that point!
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Some great points here and it definitely is important to look after our mind and body! I definitely agree with having those conversations with your friends or family (something I need to do more and don’t do at all really). Thank you for sharing x
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I’m pretty good about taking care of my mental wellness. I definitely could get outside more though! Sun and fresh air does wonders!
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I’m pretty good at taking care of my physical self, however I am learning to take better care of my mental health. You made some really great points about having those conversations with family and loved ones.
Thanks for these great tips! We’ve been getting outside more.
That’s great you are making steps to better improve the care you take for your mental health. Talking to loved ones can be so helpful and make you feel understood and cared for. Thank you for reading and commenting.
Taking care of our mind and body is a critical part to living a good life. Protecting your brain by feeding it the right foods and nutrients, clearing your mind of mental clutter and expressing and validating your emotions are an important part of the process. Some ways I like to take care of mind and body are therapy, journaling, going outside, a lovely shower and talking with my community. Great post. Thanks for sharing.
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I love these tips to help improve body, mind and wellness. I’m definitely aiming to cut back on screen time, it’s so important to give screen time a rest every now and then x
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Fantastic list!! I love to unplug and get outside too!! Thanks so much for sharing!!💫
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My friend and I try to regularly talk about our mental health which really helps. Taking a shower and surrounding myself with nature and animals helps me too x
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Thank you for these great tips. Getting out in nature definitely helps me. Talking about our problems also lifts the burden and it can be very freeing.
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Oh yes, cutting back on screen time is my go to at the moment. Being outside, and with nature is so relaxing!
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I love this post Lauren! The mind and body are interlinked, and they both need to be doing well for total wellness 🙂 I love these points, thank you for sharing x
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I so agree with these. Especially taking care of your mind. Great post.
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Doing things like looking after my teeth and body regularly definitely benefits my mental wellness in the long run! Overall bodily wellness is as essential as looking after my emotional and mental needs. 🙂
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Since falling ill, I’ve defiantly taken it upon myself to really try and look after my body – physical and mental well-being. I love these tips you’ve shared and I’ll defiantly be taking them onboard. Thank you so much for sharing them with us, this will benefit a lot of people! Xo
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I love this post. I’ve definitely been discussing more and more things with my friends lately, especially as I’ve been working so much. The weight of the world just seems so heavy atm.
There is a lot of negativity and uncertainty happening and so definitely discussing how you are feeling with loved ones is so helpful. Thank you for reading and commenting.
This is a great post! Since I’ve been visiting my parents. I’ve cut back a ton on screentime. They also live near the mountains so it’s nice getting out and we’ve been hiking around a lake too.
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Hi! My favorite way to take care of my mind and body is walking with my dog every morning. It gets me moving and starts the day positive
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A great post!
I find reading and writing help me.
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The 5th one is my lacking since I still seek an accountability partner who might help me to fix my schedule and regular activities in order. Although, I can manage it alone as well but it will take time and this post motivated me to care for both of my mental and physical health. I do appreciate while reading this. I hope I can discover more tips on how to enhance self-care and willingness to learn something new from those who has good routine right then. ✨
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Thank you for sharing your advice with me