health and wellnes; a thread —

disclaimer —

I do not have a degree, license, or any schooling on any of the following topics. In no way am I prescribing anything to anyone. All opinions are my own.

intro to wellness —

“Wellness” has become a widely popular term among fitness/health communities recently. The Global Wellness Institute defines wellness as “the active pursuit of activities, choices and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health”; it’s multidimensional!

intro to wellness —

Wellness is actually 6-fold...

- physical health
- mental health
- spiritual health
- emotional health
- social health
- environmental health

Working on all these areas is what makes wellness come full circle.

wellness —

Of course, wellness manifests itself differently for all those who practice. However, the end goal is essentially the same: a better you in all 6 previously mentioned areas.

wellness —

Since wellness is so largely confused with health, the mental aspect is often skipped over. As one of the 6 pillars, mental and spiritual health is highly prioritized.

wellness —

Personally, I practice wellness through meditation, physical exercise, taking vitamins daily, staying hydrated, reading, prioritizing sleep, and nourishing my body via healthy food.

health and wellness crossover —

Although health and wellness are often incorrectly interchanged, there is a bit of an overlap between the two. Ultimately, practicing wellness results in a healthier lifestyle and healthier state of being.

health —

“Health” is the overall physical and mental state of a person, often achieved via wellness practices.

health —

For example, my physical health has improved via physical fitness. I stretch and exercise daily, as well as practice yoga three times a week.

health —

I also make an effort to eat clean while still allowing occasional indulgence using intuitive and mindful eating tactics. This way, I can eat as clean as possible while still having treats whenever I want!

closing —

All in all, wellness is about listening to your body and doing what’s best for yourself in the healthiest ways. Be that providing the proper nutrition via organic foods, taking a day off of working out due to soreness, or journaling your thoughts. Health is relative!

photo credits —

all photos from listed Instagram accs:

1. abbeystockwell, tumblr, sashashviderska, tumblr
2. camillejansen, ilanagoldwasser, sarahhalpin, unknown
3. all from thewellnessclub
4. both sashashviderska
5. edenkannourakis, _sweetlikecinnamon
6. & 7. all from odegrate

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