What wellness type things do you do?

JerichaJam

I never really know what self care should look like. I am interested to focus on my health and wellness and would love to hear what others do to help with feeling better and better health.
I take vitamins (when I remember)
I walk every day
Take bubble baths!

Anyone suggest anything else? Or what do you enjoy doing?

Thanks

jsmader

I do yoga every Morning. I am also looking for more wellness ideas

Rockmama1111

Some of this is more mental wellness, but I wholeheartedly believe they all work together to make me a happier human.

• I walk outside every single day. It's sometimes a challenge in northern Illinois, but I miss it if I don't walk. I also like to hike and camp; experiencing nature is so fulfilling to me.
• I always wear sunscreen. (I was a teenager in the 80s--I baked myself in oil! So this was a tougher habit to adopt.)
• I am much better at flossing than I used to be.
• Since starting back on MFP last November, I've paid close attention to my nutrition data and have actively researched and added foods that round out the gaps.
• I added a multivitamin to round things out, and also biotin, which seems to have improved my hair, skin, and nails.
• I check my sleep data (from my Fitbit) regularly. I aim for 8 hours and am giddy if I get an "Excellent."
• I don't know if this counts as wellness--I downsized out of a house a couple of years ago. I got a small apartment on the 14th floor with a big balcony and a great view in a building I've always wanted to live in. I got rid of a lot of stuff/junk, set up workable systems to keep everything tidy, and sometimes I just sit on my couch and think, "I love this."
• I read a lot. With tea and a soft blanket. And my cats purring next to me. I think reading is like meditation since you have to focus on something other than your own thoughts.
• I say no if I don't want to do stuff. Zero guilt, less stress.

I used to do yoga and don't know why I don't do it regularly now, because it feels so good. I'm thinking about joining a class.

MaggieGirl135

Being outside…on the deck with a cup of coffee, hiking or just doing yard work.

ninerbuff

30 minutes of any type of cardio, at least 3 times of resistance training a week, moisturize you skin daily, find an hour a day to just relax, 6-8 hours of total sleep a day.

A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

springlering62

I prepare several days of red velvet pancakes in advance. In the morning I “treat” myself to a serving with homemade cream cheese and caramel or chocolate syrup, rolled up and (laugh all you want) eaten with my fingers like Little Debbie’s Swiss Rolls. They were one of my preferred breakfasts of choice and I’d demolish a box in a sitting. Eating my pancakes with my fingers just makes me happy.

I learned to like and savor coffee.

Sweet chai tea with loads of froth.

Making time for needlework.

Walking the dog around our pretty town. My dog is a needy, annoying, anxious barkomatic ball of insanity, and I have to keep up a constant hum of nonsense talk to keep him calm. We have long soothing conversations about nothing at all, and his favorite walks are when I say “you choose!” He knows that means we can go wherever he wants, and he relishes it. Just running my mouth to him is relaxing. He doesn’t critique. He’s happy with every. single. word.

Chasing squirrels in “The Square”. Never fails to make me laugh, he loves it, and it amuses bystanders to see us running to and fro from tree to bench to gazebo to tree, especially when he tries to climb a tree.

Aquafit with my husband several times a week. He’s a totally different person in the water and it makes my heart sing to see him so un-self conscious and clowning with everyone. Just being in a pool has been a treat anyway, since childhood.

Riding my bike to the gym or grocery store. I hadn’t ridden a bike in donkey’s years and find my cheeks stretched out from the constant grin plastered to my face. Just enjoy the short rides, ringing the little bell, waving at my local trainspotter. Hate spin class, but love outdoors bikes.

Yoga. I love vigorous flow classes because I totally lose myself in them. No time -or need- to think about anything else.

Finishing up my day with two meringues and some “International Househunters” to wind down.

Kitty pet-pets and snuggles (I could lose the shedding, though).

NumberGood

I think self-care is so important. When I'm stressed, it becomes even more so.

For me, I take inspirational quotes, memes, etc. plus my daily schedule and construct everything in a way that I can record it all, and play it back twice daily.

I usually listen to the same music every day too. Listening to the same songs rarely gets old, because the songs are positive and I well identify with them.

I'm beginning to walk and lift dumbbells. But, I also meditate too.

I try and balance all of this stuff, as taking care of myself can be challenging.

nossmf

Alarms to wake up in the morning (even on weekend, just a little later than during the week) AND alarms to tell me to GO TO BED. I average an hour more sleep per night when I don't ignore the time and stay up late watching TV or reading.

Daily exercise of some form.

I avoid all social media (except MFP). Just too much negativity all over the place, too much judgment.

Track my calories every day, making sure to leave room for a daily dessert. Even if just 100 calories to indulge in a miniature candy bar.

Devote time to giving scratches to my dog.

Each day, talk for at least 10 minutes on the phone with a friend/relative who's not local.

Attend weekly religious service, usually as a member of my church choir (which includes a weekly rehearsal on a different night).

Holly_Wood_888

Every night I walk the dog . It’s as much for him as it is for me . Just being in the quiet after being with littles all day is much needed!

I recently started taking epsom salt baths .

I go hiking every two weeks with a friend, sans kids!

Mud masks

I started pelvic floor Physio therapy a few months ago, it’s a monthly appointment.

Taking fifteen minutes to slow down and eat during the day ! I actually struggle to stop moving.

Organic foods as much as possible, limiting dairy and sugar and gluten because I know my body feels better.

fishbonz3497

I take a walk daily resistance train and turned off the news.

cwolfman13

• walk my dog most mornings while I drink my coffee and watch the sunrise
• short walk mid day (most days) when most people are taking their lunch (I just eat at my desk)
• Active recreation...bike riding, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, skiing, etc
• Get outside and enjoy nature
• Good food (good nutrition, good quality)
• Cooking (it's my only art)
• No alcohol
• Make downtime (watch t.v., lounge poolside, hot tub, pool float, etc)
• Play with my kids (basketball, kick the soccer ball, throw the football, etc)
• Read every night
• 7-8 hrs good quality sleep
• monthly massage

Machka9

Exercise daily - especially walking and cycling
Gardening
Reading
Colouring
Listening to a wide variety of music
Walking my cat after work

I try to eat a reasonably healthy diet plus vitamins.

Sleep -- never enough!

ninerbuff

Mani/pedicures, full body massage, chill playing my guitar, have quiet time (meaning no tv, phone, etc.) just for at least half an hour and reflect on what I did, what I will do and future plans, cleaning my house (calms me and makes me feel total sense of accomplishment).

A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

springlering62

eatpolerepeat wrote: »

Get that morning sunlight in.
Meditation, every day I do just 10 minutes, phone silent, house silent.
Dance around the house naked.
And I love being in nature

That almost reads like a haiku. 👍🏻

NoodleAddict89

Meditation,yoga, crochet, massage, cooking, reading, facials, walking/hikes in nature

SafariGalNYC

I’ve been working on eating a nutrient dense diet, meditation, de stressing.. enough sleep and my biggest wellness challenge I am working on is setting limits on cell phone usage esp before bed.

justanotherjen13

I keep a journal of my daily routine.

Every day, I start my journal by recapping what I did the night before after I finished the previous journal then write about what I did that morning and then plan out my day (chores, shopping lists, etc). I also use it to work through whatever problems I'm having mentally/emotionally.

I've only missed a handful of days since I started it in February 2017 and feel lost until I get my journal started for the day.

ninerbuff

Get enough rest
Eat a balanced diet
Exercise for health, fitness and stress reduction
Enjoy time with family
Take care of everyday things for good health (oral care, skin care, etc.)
Have an optimistic outlook on everything even in the worse situations
Like myself unconditionally

A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 35+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

x3yippee

Skincare, taking care of my nails, journaling, spending time with family, drinking 80 oz of water a day

PrettyGritt

I’m a big believer of in that it’s not just one thing but many that increases your chances of success and happiness.
I love to
Spend as much time as I can in the sun
Take time to do beauty treatments manis pedis face masks etc
I’ve invested in a vibration platform which I use everyday
I take a lot of vitamins and supplements which have made a massive difference to my health
I eat food that pleases me and doesn’t upset my body
Take time to relax every day
I have a sauna blanket which I use everyday

Make the time to stop and talk to strangers and SMILE 😊