Healthy Minds and Bodies

Start Small!

If you're not sure where to start, don't worry! There's no need to make drastic changes all at once. Start by making minor changes to your daily routine.

When you make small changes, it's easier to stick with them and see results.

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Shift Your Mindset!

Try something like:

My behaviors do not inherently define who I am as a person. I am not a bad person when I act badly; I am a person who has acted badly. I have the power to grow, change, and enhance myself.

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Take time to laugh!

Hang out with a funny friend, watch a comedy or check out cute videos online. Laughter helps reduce anxiety.

Release stress, and turn on that smile. It may be hard, but it can help.

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Acknowledge and embrace imperfections!

Hiding from your weaknesses means you’ll never overcome them. We are, after all, perfectly unique.

It's what makes you... you!

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Write down your goals!

Writing down goals makes them more tangible and realistic. You might even create a vision board.

Putting your goals in a physical place can align your mind and your energy with them more powerfully.

Try it out.

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Change up the fitness routine!

Change it up for two weeks and see how you feel.

If you always walk a certain route, try another one for fun.

Lifting heavy? Try a bit of light deload.

Take Zumba classes each week? Try Pilates or Indoor Cycling instead.

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Take care online!

Improving your mental health with a quick tip.

We know there's lots on the internet that may affect our wellbeing.

Change the accounts you follow or websites you visit in favor of positive content. What we consume, we become!

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Feeling stressed? Smile!

It may not be the easiest thing to do, but smiling can help to lower your heart rate and calm you down.

Studies have shown that a simple smile can positively impact mood, hormones, and stress markers.

Try it out.

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Practice Mindful Eating!

Eating mindfully involves savoring each bite, paying attention to the flavors and textures of your food, and being aware of your body's fullness cues.

This encourages you to eat slowly, enjoy your meals, and avoid overeating.

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Go for it!

It may feel worse to fail, but it’s worth taking the chance. Failure teaches me what is truly important to me and what I want.

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Soak up some sun!

Daily sun exposure gives you a free dose of vitamin D, a nutrient that enhances immune function. Yet 42% of US adults are running low on vitamin D.

Sunshine also syncs up your circadian rhythm, and has a powerful effect on immune function.

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Sleep!

We know good sleep can be hard to get. But it can be an investment in your health.

Good sleep can help with appetite regulation, which can help you manage calorie intake and weight gain.

Good sleep can help with inflammatory conditions and heart disease.

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A Fruit Upgrade!

Fruit juices can be healthy and tasty! But try eating some of your fruits whole.

Fruits contain fiber and other whole compounds.This helps sugars to be digested more slowly than juices, and doesn’t cause as intense blood sugar level spikes

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Stop and breathe!

A quick session of deep breathing can help you feel more relaxed and less stressed. It only takes a moment but can relax your body for hours.

Sometimes the simple things help the most.

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Emotional Resilience!

Holistic wellness means emotional intelligence and self-compassion, which can help you navigate life's challenges

We all experience moments of feeling lost in life, but emotional resilience can help you navigate these moments with more ease

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Avoid ultra-processed foods!

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) contain ingredients that are significantly modified from their original form.

Think stuff like added sugar, highly refined oil, salt, preservatives, artificial sweeteners, colors, and flavors

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Get enough rest… but not too much!

How much sleep do you need? Well, it depends.

One important factor is the type and the volume of food that you consume. Try different types of foods and see which ones make you feel heavy, and which leave you light and agile.

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Pay attention to your mental health!

Recognize when you need to seek rest or get support from friends, family, or professionals. Practices like mindfulness and meditation can help you manage stress when times are tough.

It's an investment in your health and your future.

See your friends!

A sound diet is important, but research found that that one of the key boosts is being part of a community, and engaging with it.

That might be via a running club, or even just going out for coffee–making time for the people around you is scientifically proven to be good for you.

Eat 30 plants a week!

Food is medicine–what we put into our body has an impact on our physical and mental health, so choosing it wisely is important.

Dr Michael Mosley explained that one of the easiest ways to improve your diet quickly is to fill a third of your plate with vegetables.

Aim for 20 minutes of movement a day!

Studies indicate that the 20-minute mark is a good amount of time to aim for when working out.

One recent study found that doing 20 minutes of moderate intensity cardio exercise can boost cognitive performance after a bad night’s sleep–goodbye brain fog

"Breathing is directly connected to our nervous system."⁠

Life is stressful, especially when coping with illness, grief, anxiety, or depression. Meditation may help health, as well as better sleep and lifting your mood.

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