Lifestyle Design - Celebrate YOUR WELLBEING and WELLBEING, Part IPosted by Matthews Berg on May 28th, 2021 So often we get caught up in our daily routines only to forget the most important element in our lives, our health and wellness and well being. We are so busy looking after everyone and everything else that we ignore ourselves until we either get sick or end up at the doctor having an injury. While none of us will ever admit to having the time to be ill or injured, we often don't allow the critical time for well-being and health. Whenever we honor ourselves and our bodies we will have a larger opportunity to experience the wellness necessary to keep up with and care for our families, enjoy time with our friends, flourish in our work, make a positive difference to ourselves among others. * check here am not a medical expert and all recommendations here are predicated on extensive personal experience and that of family and friends. I would encourage you to speak with a trained medical professional regarding your own physical limitations and challenges before following any advice. Here are some great ways to celebrate your wellbeing and fitness: Daily Exercise Make a point of establishing a routine that works for you. If you are a morning person and may add in even 30 minutes a day at the front end end for a brisk walk, a spin on a bike (stationary or elsewhere), yoga stretches, Pilates, or whatever makes you feel good, do it. I've found that I literally block my fitness time on my calendar and won't schedule anything over it. It is my time to feel great, get my heart rate up, and break a sweat! So many of us spend so much of everyday sitting in a car, within an office, on the sofa, at a table, we really do need to make an effort to keep the body active and in tune. If you are a night owl and prefer to schedule your routine later in the day, make that commitment and create it to work for you. Usually doing exercise before bed is not recommended since it will generate more energy than rest, but perhaps after work or before dinner you can salvage half an hour for fitness. Often we get trapped in the convinced that if we can't devote at least an hour, it isn't worth it. This is inaccurate thinking and creates an excuse for not stepping up to deal with ourselves. I have found as have many others a short regular routine that I do literally each day energizes me and renews my commitment to myself. Meditation or Prayer I like to add this on to my exercise routine as that is exercise for the mind and heart. While I understand you can head to classes on meditation and that most programs demand 20 minutes to over one hour, I find that even 10 minutes at the opening of my day and ten minutes at the close of my day can give me greater peace of mind and quiet any anxiety and concerns I may have.Like it? Share it! More by this author |