Focusing on Wellness

While we all have our stressful and busy periods of the day, it is essential to prioritize and focus on our well-being to improve and lengthen our own life. When we ignore our wellbeing, we risk a range of health side-effects that range from cognitive decline, depression, anxiety, obesity, and so on. In today's interconnected world, focusing on our wellness is easier and more accessible than ever before.

How Focusing On Wellness Can Improve Your Life
With today's more comprehensive and available modalities towards what we need to remind us to focus on our wellness every day—no matter what task at hand we are doing. Here are ways in which you can focus on your wellness and how it will enhance your life.

Quality Sleep = Quality Life
Seriously, if the world all slept more (at least 7-8 hours per day), it would be a much happier place! Sleep is the ultimate recharge and resets mechanism for our body and mind. Without sleep, we simply won’t have the energy to function and will likely make poor decisions for ourselves throughout the day. Getting quality sleep is going to keep us in balance and ensure we have a great day ahead. And for those who struggle to sleep, consider getting an oil diffuser or memory foam pillow to enhance your comfort in the bedroom.

Quality Diet = Quality Health
What we put in our body is essentially the fuel that keeps us going throughout the day. With a quality diet, our body will be getting all the nutrients and minerals needed to give us the energy we need to do all the things we love. When we deprive our body of a quality diet, we are more likely to suffer from health and mental issues. Eating lots of fruits and vegetables and drinking lots of water are simple wellness habits that will give you quality health!

Quality Time Outside = Quality Mood
Have you ever been stuck inside for too long and feel tired, sad, and even depressed? The chances are that is a direct result of not getting enough Vitamin D for the day! Sunlight radiates Vitamin D into our skin, which turns into endorphins that make us feel happy. If you are ever feeling sad during the day, go outside for a walk. Five minutes of outside time can be an absolute game-changer for your mood and your day.

Quality Exercise = Quality Strength
It doesn’t matter what type of exercise you choose to do. The key is to keep moving! Keeping active is what our bodies were designed to do. When you are doing any kind of activity—whether walking, dancing, swimming, and lifting weights — it will automatically get your blood flowing and oxygen moving throughout your body. And this has a knock-on effect to help us feel more energized, alert, and focused. Quality exercise every day is a vital wellness hack to keeping our body and mind strong.

Quality Relaxation = Quality Mindset
Of course, it is essential to focus on quality relaxation. Just because you aren’t sleeping doesn’t mean you can’t relax. Savoring the moment, being present, and being still are all things that our body and mind crave. Focusing on quality relaxation time will translate over to having a quality mindset that makes you resilient, optimistic, and aware.

Focusing on wellness is essential and essential for living a quality life. These five tips are sure to enhance your well-being from the get-go!

For Further Reading:
• The Library of Professional Coaching has published an article, "Focusing on Wellness: A vital shift for improving our Health and Wellbeing". The link is: https://libraryofprofessionalcoaching.com/applicationsuses/health-and-wellness/focusing-on-wellness-a-vital-shift-for-improving-our-health-and-wellbeing/
• The article, "Resetting the World with Wellness" by the World Wellness Institute is at: https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/positivelywell/
• Walden University has published an article, "Why It's Important to Focus on Wellness" at: https://www.waldenu.edu/news-and-events/spotlight/2016/why-its-important-to-focus-on-wellness
•"How Focusing On Wellness Can Improve Your Life" is the article at California State University's Newsletter found at https://sundial.csun.edu/163172/sundialbrandstudio/sundial-marketplace/how-focusing-on-wellness-can-improve-your-life/
•Focusing on health and well-being is discussed in the article at Forbes Magazine, https://www.forbes.com/sites/womensmedia/2019/11/04/5-sure-signs-you-need-to-focus-on-your-health-and-well-being/?sh=1236ccc52fe5
•The Observer discusses this topic in their article at https://www.forbes.com/sites/womensmedia/2019/11/04/5-sure-signs-you-need-to-focus-on-your-health-and-well-being/?sh=1236ccc52fe5