How to prioritize your well being

Your health should always be a priority and a focus if you are aiming to lead a healthy life. 

Implementing the below suggestions will help you to better prioritize your well being. 

Physical Wellbeing 

1.Get at least 7 to 9 hours of sleep: 

Ensure you achieve 7-9 hours of quality sleep for every single night in order to allow for physical and mental recovery.

2.Take part in regular physical activity:

 Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise daily or most days covering activities such as walking, cycling or swimming. 

3.Maintain a varied diet: 

Focus on eating unprocessed foods such as; fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meat, and healthy fats. 

Mental and Emotional Well-Being 

1.Incorporate stress management techniques: 

Try things like meditation, deep breathing, or yoga for stress alleviation and management. 

2.Building new connections:  

Foster and maintain relationships with friends and family for better mental wellness. 

3.Take part in activities that you love:

Allocate time for those hobbies and passions that give you pleasure and make you feel accomplished.

Self-Care

1. Set aside self-care time: 

Give focus on activities that strengthen you physically, mentally, and spiritually on a daily or weekly basis.

2. Practice self-compassion: 

Be as gentle, understanding, and forgiving toward yourself as you are with a friend.

3. Take breaks and rest: 

Give yourself a guilt-free break where all you do is relax and do nothing. 

Boundaries and Priorities

1. *Set healthy boundaries*: 

Learn to say “no” to non-optional conversations and tasks that sap your energy.

2. *Focus on your needs*: 

Start attending to your needs like you try to meet everyone else’s before them.

3. *Alter your priorities*: 

Reflect on your values and how they influence your goals and shift them to accommodate the objectives that promote your wellbeing.

Note:

 

Never forget self-care is vital, and pausing from everything else gives you clarity. By doing so, you enhance your sense of self, and your general quality of living improves.