WELLNESS WEALTH KENYA

You have often heard the phrase” you can’t pour from an empty cup”. This is applicable in all areas of our lives. That includes physical, emotional, psychological, professional, social, environmental, spiritual, and financial lives. When your body is tired or suffering an ailment it interferes with your physical productivity. When you are tired emotionally and psychologically, it interferes with your overall cognitive functioning, social interactions, communication, and emotions. Living happier and more fulfilling lives within all aspects of your life ought to be the ultimate goal. Happiness and fulfillment don’t originate from external things or experience but is a result of the environment you have cultivated within yourself. From how you treat yourself to how you talk to yourself. The personal relationship you have with yourself translates to the kind of relationships you have with the other aspects of your life. To live a healthier and happier life is to have space within yourself in which your mind body and soul coexist in equilibrium.

Self-care is therefore any habits and behavioral changes geared towards taking better care of yourself in an attempt to improve different aspects of your life. When we are serving others, we find it noble and loving but it is often hard to extend the same love and kindness to yourself because it feels selfish. It is okay to be selfish, it is crucial to take time for yourself. You may have been thinking of a way to rejuvenate your mind and spirit but haven’t found where to start. Here are simple daily steps you can follow to ultimately improve the quality of your life and your mental health.

Breathe

As simple as it sounds, it is a very important way of ensuring you are in tune with yourself and present in any space or form. It is also a way of calming your nerves when in high-pressure situations. Different easily accessible breathing exercises will guide and help improve and cultivate emotional stability.

Meditation

You have probably tried to meditate and it was just not your thing, well me too. Meditation requires us to be in the present which is very hard because the human brain is in constant rotation. However, with continuous trying understand our present emotional and psychological state. Being aware of your emotions will help you maneuver your daily life from a point of understanding. Here are ways how to meditate.

Nurturing healthy relationships

As human beings, we are hard-wired to relationships and connections. When we have healthy relationships our quality of life improves as well. It has been proven that people who socialize often are generally happier. It doesn’t need to be a face-to-face conversation, sometimes a phone call is all you need.

Healthy eating habits

The phrase ” you are what you eat” is not far from the truth. We feel differently about ourselves when we eat a plate of chicken than we do when we have a salad. Your view on how you see yourself translates to how you feel about yourself. Healthier eating habits make us feel good about ourselves which in turn raises our self-esteem and self-worth.

Regular Exercises

The body retains emotional tension in so many surprising ways. A good workout helps relieve that tension and improve your mood and cognitive performance.

Sleep

You probably feel more productive when you have had only a few hours of sleep. You feel like you are doing more by sleeping less. The truth is quality sleep is important in improving your productivity and health. Sleep deprivation reduces your cognitive performance and capabilities to handle daily emotional pressures. It also results in ailments that end up wasting a lot more time and resources creating them. It is therefore important to have 6 to 8 hours of sleep.

Baths and Showers

A long bath or shower after a long day can tremendously boost your mood. A good bath helps open pores and release tension. You can use your favorite scents of Soap, candles, or lotions. Fragrances have been proven to improve moods and emotional health.

Setting boundaries

It is important to come up with self-set boundaries whether at work, family or in social life. It prevents you from overstretching yourself emotionally, physically, and psychologically which results in an imbalance. In the long run, it wears you and your relationships down leading to breakdowns. Learn what works best and what doesn’t work and effectively communication with the involved persons.

Introspection

To introspect is to look within yourself in an attempt to gain more understanding of your beliefs, attitudes, and habits. This involves looking at both positive and negative aspects of your experiences and behavior to gain knowledge of your patterns. With proper understanding, you can therefore identify where to focus efforts. It also helps identify the strides and growth you have made.

Learn

Our cognitive abilities require constant challenging and improvement. We are here to evolve and grow and a big part of that involves learning. Take that online course you have pushed aside, read a book, or learn a skill.

Helping Others

Extending a helping hand either by serving others or sharing your knowledge or expertise makes you feel better about yourself while improving the quality of another persons lifestyle

Organize your space

Your mind is as organized as your environment. When you take time to arrange your closet or your desk. It reorganizes your mental space hence being able to focus on tasks that improve productivity and generally your life.

Conclusions

The above-mentioned habits are just but a few ways of ensuring you live healthier, happier, and more fulfilling lives. Different things work for different people. You must find what works for you and incorporate it into your daily life. In the same ways, you put the effort into your work life or social life your personal life deserves twice as much effort if not more. The ultimate goal is to find balance within your body, mind, and soul.