Self-care is not an indulgence. It’s a necessity that should be woven into your life every day for whole health. Self-care doesn’t have to be a day at the spa or a whole weekend getaway to be beneficial. In fact, there are simple things you can do that will help you take an important mental pause to nurture your body, mind and spirit. Give these suggestions a try.
Get Enough Sleep - Getting a full seven to eight hours of sleep a night is a simple way to drastically improve how you feel all day long.
Eat Nutritiously and Exercise – Choose foods that make you feel good; not just the ones that are tempting treats with immediate pleasure. Regular activity has been shown to raise energy levels, improve mood, boost self-confidence and so much more to improve your whole health.
Make Yourself a Priority – It’s important to remember that you’re human, and humans require maintenance.
Connect with Others - Social connection can reduce anxiety and depression, boost the function of your immune system and even help you live longer. Connecting online is better than nothing, but it’s even better to talk on the phone or meet up with someone that you care about in person.
Do Something You Enjoy Every Day - What brings you joy? Sometimes it can be something as simple as taking a hot shower. The key word here is in “enjoy,” which means you need to pause and immerse yourself in the experience or activity.
These tips, provided by our research partner, AdventHealth, are available to you and others in the Lake Nona community to help make positive impacts on our health.
Another way you can make a difference is by taking the Lake Nona Life Project survey. We can’t do it alone. We need partners like you. Take the survey today.