When you take a holistic approach to your wellbeing, you are caring for your whole self.
Holistic Health can be defined as an approach to life. Rather than focusing on illness or specific parts of the body, this ancient approach to health considers the whole person.
There are five main aspects of personal health: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual. In order to be considered “well,” it is imperative for none of these areas to be neglected.
Ready to make your wellness a priority in 2021? You can make it a success when you understand how the body works as a complete holistic system that wants to be well.
First, lets talk about the human body, which is a miracle of resiliency and adaptability compromised of a brain, spinal cord and 45-miles of nerves as well as approximately 650 muscles.
Your nervous system learns and the muscular system adapts to changes when certain techniques are applied strategically.
How Do You Achieve Holistic Wellness?
Here are three tips you can apply to achieve your wellness goals for 2020:
Tip 1: Create Small Wins
Many people believe that you need large, sweeping changes to your wellness habits in order to achieve improvement. This may work for some but it’s hard to incorporate large changes into daily / weekly habits.
You’re more likely to achieve lasting improvements by focusing on small changes over time by starting with a change that is easy to implement and that you have confidence you can accomplish on a daily basis.
If you are consistent, you can reach your wellness goal.
Tip 2: Start With An Active Habit
Another approach to get you going in the right direction is to add an active habit. For example, a daily 10 to 20 minute walk is an active habit
Think of something active you enjoy, start small and make gradual increases as tolerated. Remember to choose an active habit based on having high confidence in your ability to complete the activity daily.
Tip 3: Be Disciplined With Your Actions
We live in a world filled with distractions and things that pull us away from commitments. There will be days when you fall short and don’t accomplish what you intended.
When that happens, just chalk it up to a missed day and get back on track the next day.
No need to focus on what you didn’t do, focus on what you are doing and how much you’ve accomplished so far!
Holistic Health Is An Approach To Life
Rather than focusing on illness or specific parts of the body, this ancient approach to health considers the whole person and how he or she interacts with his or her environment. It emphasizes the connection of mind, body and spirit.
Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. Wellness is more than being free from illness, it is a dynamic process of change and growth. “…a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Remember be kind to yourself, and take care of the whole person: body, mind and soul (spirit).