What it means to be healthy

So you're ready to get "healthy"? But what does that mean?

While it looks different for each of us, when most people think of the word "healthy" here is what comes to their minds: skinny, vegetables, bland food, etc.

Most also associate being healthy with aesthetics but it's far more than that. One of the definitions that I like is "a state of sound physical, mental and social well-being." It encompasses ALL of you. And being out of alignment consistently in one area will affect the other areas.

Taking care of your whole self has to be a priority. I know this can be a challenge with all that we already have going on in our lives like full-time jobs, spouses/partners, children, elderly parents, friends, etc. But you have to remember that if you're unhealthy you won't be able to help them.

Here are a few tips for taking care of your physical, mental, and social well-being.

• Physical - If you don't work out, commit to exercising 3 times a week for at least 20 minutes. Already working out? Make your workouts more challenging by increasing your weights, wearing a weighted vest, or adding 10 minutes to your current routines. You can also commit to decreasing your intake of highly processed foods which are detrimental to your health.
• Mental - I firmly believe that we can all benefit from therapy. Find a therapist and commit yourself to at least six months of consistent sessions. It can be scary but having a professional to help you work through your stress and/or trauma can be life-changing and can lead to improvements in other areas of your life.
• Social - Take an inventory of your relationships. Some people may be helping you, while others may be holding you back. Have the necessary conversations and leave the relationships behind that are no longer serving you.

Are you on a journey to get healthy? If you are and need some guidance, schedule a free 30-minute no-pressure discovery call so we can discuss how I can help you.

Be Well