Nadine Mustafa People usually tend to think about wellbeing only in terms of health control, diet, workouts and so on, but it’s way beyond just that. A healthy lifestyle is a systemic combination of multiple intertwined aspects, including the physiological, emotional, mental, cultural, environmental and economic parts of our lives.
It is more about feeding the body and stimulating the brain; it is about approaching life with a comprehensive mindset, where you make good use of your potential and conditions to become a better version of yourself, whether career wise or when it comes to individual growth. Let’s reflect on some steps you can take to improve your quality of life and make it more prosperous in 2021.
Go for eco-friendly brands
Many of us have been brought up with the term ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ in our language. Nowadays, we ought to represent the same principles – not just to improve the world, but also to enhance brand loyalty for sustainable and environmental customers. With what’s being done to combat global warming, our treatment of the planet has never been more critical. For that reason, we encourage you, on an individual level, to partake in environmental awareness and opt for brands that call for the same cause. You can find eco-friendly brands and packaging at Bambo, Sheyn and Black Lotus. You can also use reusable metallic or bamboo straws instead of plastic, and even use product bags to collect your groceries at your local supermarkets.
Improve your self-care routine
It is crucial to be intentional about taking care of your body, mind and spirit daily, not only when you feel ill. Knowing how and when to eat well, managing anxiety, exercising regularly and taking time off when you most need it is a rallying point of self-care that will help you to stay safe, balanced and resilient. So, try taking baby steps and integrating healthy patterns in your daily routines. Eat well-balanced meals and drink plenty of water to rejuvenate your skin. Reduce stress by having eight hours of sleep, exercising or taking part in your favorite activity. Minimize your digital dose and socialize more outdoors, but most importantly, surround yourself with people who contribute to your happiness. Hence, the more self-care opportunities you will work on within yourself, the more you will be able to create, love your life and flourish.
Review your goals in life
Moving through life without ever really understanding if you’re heading in the right direction is more like grasping at straws. Evaluating your ambition should definitely become one of your priorities. Make sure to often check your wellbeing on a quarterly basis scale. At the start of every year, people tend to be more enthusiastic about setting new goals, although they seem to overlook them eventually due to a gradual lack of inspiration; while they genuinely wish to accomplish those goals, much of the time, they don’t know how to pursue them. That’s why it is necessary to identify your priorities and the actions you need to take to fulfill them. So, breathe, clear your mind, and plan, but most importantly, stick to your plan as much as possible.
Do a digital detox
The trick to remaining sane in our hyper-connected culture is to implement resilient and productive practices across the ways we use technology. You have to be in charge of it instead of it being in charge of you. From phones that buzz anytime when you’ve received a new message to Instagram notifications that you can’t ignore clicking on all day long, there is just no doubt that we’re more tuned in to the digital world than we’ve ever been. Here are some tips to help you lessen your digital intake. Try to push off your rush to the phone every time it rings by turning off as many notifications as you can. Put away your phone while eating, studying or spending time with your family. Don’t touch your phone at least an hour before you go to sleep; it will make you snooze better and faster. And finally, rediscover the art of books – get back to the magical sensation of reading paper or even skimming through a magazine. It helps you stay grounded and able to detach from the hypnotizing excessive use of technology, which will really do your mind and body good.
Integrate minimalism
Our ownership and selection of material things have a significant impact on the amount of overall happiness we feel. It is worth noting that minimalism is yet another term for a life of simplicity. This requires much less items in your house and less topics on your mind. Try to declutter your house from excessive furniture and enjoy a simpler spacious residence. Declutter your wardrobe and donate clothes you don’t need or don’t fit anymore. Declutter your mobile from applications you no longer use, and declutter your life from any people you don’t feel comfortable around or don’t help you grow and develop as an individual. Once you take your first step towards such a philosophy, it’ll help you decrease your anxiety and depression, save more money, lose the idea of toxic attachments, appreciate what you have and work hard for, and finally, enjoy the important things in life.
