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30 days to a healthier you
Most of us hear the term wellness and assume that it’s something beyond our reach. Or perhaps we think that wellness is only for advanced yogis, holistic doctors, or wellness practitioners, but not us — not everyday people just working the daily grind and living busy lives.
But this is where we make the mistake. Wellness is nothing more than small daily choices that lead up to lifelong, very big changes — that’s it. Anyone can achieve wellness whether that means you’re a stay at home mom or a full-time working adult, maybe even juggling two jobs just to get by. You don’t have to have a lot of money or time, or even kitchen skill because all of us have access to wellness if we choose to.
To help you achieve wellness in 30 days, here is a checklist you can go by. These tips are simple, doable for everyone, affordable, and absolutely life-altering when all combined.
No one becomes healthy by wishing, making excuses, or deeming themselves unworthy. Here’s how to choose wellness one day at a time:
Week One: Kitchen tips
1. Eat Berries With Breakfast
2. Eat One Green Food Per Day
3. Drink a Glass of Water When You Wake Up
4. Enjoy Plain Coffee and Tea
5. Cook Your Own Meals
6. Use Herbs Instead of All the Salt
7. Ditch the Sugary Food
Week Two: Activity Tips
8. Aim to get in a 20-30 Minute Walk or Jog
9. Lift Something Heavy for 5 Minutes Every Day
10. Don’t Over Sit Your Welcome
11. Practice Active Errands and Commutes
12. Do Some Sort of Stretching Per Day
13. Spend a Little Time Outside Daily
14. Try Yoga
Week 3: Mind and Mood Tips
15. Eat for Your Hormone Health
16. Do Something You Love Every Single Day
17. Eat Magnesium-Rich Foods
18. Eat Good Fats
19. Ditch the Negative Self Talk
20. Eat Your Vitamin Bs
21. Eat More Plant-Based Foods
Week 4: Lifestyle Tips
22. Get Social
23. Learn to Love Sleep
24. Become a Minimalist
25. Try a New Activity Once a Month
28. Do Something Nice for Someone When You Can
29. Bring Energy Into a Room Instead of Taking it Away
30. Spend Time in the Quiet Each Morning
Remember, wellness is merely a gift you choose to give yourself that begins with one simple choice after another. Start your wellness journey today!
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