Simple Physical Wellness Tips for Living a Full Life!

Simple Physical Wellness Tips for Living a Full Life

As promised, this week I’m sharing the importance of our physical wellness, one of the eight dimensions of wellness I wrote about in the August newsletter.

In this post, I’m sharing some simple physical wellness tips for healthy living. Let me know how many of the wellness tips you are already implementing in your life.

Each week, I’ll be covering a specific area of wellness to help you achieve your wellness goals. At the end of the month, I’ll share a terrific wellness tracker to help you achieve your monthly wellness goals. Why wait till the new year to improve your wellness? Let’s get started!

Although our wellness encompasses eight groupings to address our whole being, we tend to think of wellness in terms of health only. I expressed last week that there are many layers of wellness, and it is our wellness that allows us to live our life to the fullest – mind, body, and soul.

“Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV)

Physical Wellness – Your Body

Simple Tips for Physical Wellness

Flex and stretch. Stretching can be as easy as the hamstring stretch, the triceps stretch, and the knee-to-chest stretch. You can also practice a few restorative yoga poses, such as Adept’s pose and Supported Child’s Pose. Stretching decreases stress, improves digestion, and reduces the risk of injury.

Relax. Take a nice, long bubble bath. A hot bath releases stress and boosts your immune system. An excellent bath salt will help reduce inflammation and moisturize your skin. 

Sit quietly. Take in your surroundings. Breathe in and exhale out. Take a long, deep breath. Exhale slowly. Studies show deep breathing is a built-in stress reliever for our bodies. Deep breathing has a positive effect on the heart, the brain, digestion, and the immune system. Research also shows deep breathing can have immediate results by altering the pH of the blood or changing blood pressure.

Spend time outdoors. Fresh air, sunshine, mountains, water, or forests – find your place and take in nature. Fresh air improves your immune system, cleanses your lungs, and reduces your blood pressure.

Take a power nap. 10-20 minutes increases alertness and productivity!

Get your rest! Maintaining a consistent sleep schedule of 7-9 hours per night can help increase focus, reduce inflammation, decrease stress, and boost your immune system and metabolism.

Take a walk. Studies show people who walk 10-15 minutes a day are healthier than people who do not walk.

Detox to cleanse your body. Why detox? Our foods and environment are laden with chemicals, and our bodies were not created to process these chemicals. The result is a toxic build-up, creating an environment for fungus, bacteria, and viruses to grow.

Enjoy quality time with your furry friend. Mine happens to be an adorable little Yorkie, aRLo! Spending time with your pets has been shown to decrease cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels, and feelings of loneliness.

Stay positive and reflect on your many blessings! Be grateful for your health and wellness!

These 10 tips for physical wellness offer a few simple ways to start improving your physical health today. Educate yourself on the benefits of wellness. I believe education is essential to our well-being. It’s the old saying, “we don’t know what we don’t know.” So, let’s take time to take care of ourselves and be good stewards of our wellness – the benefits are numerous!

“I appeal to you, therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” Romans 12:1 (NIV)

We are fearfully and wonderfully made; therefore, take care of your health and present yourself to God fully. You can and You will live a full life!

Do you have any physical wellness tips to share? We’d love to hear your thoughts and suggestions!

Shine bright!

PS –  If you would like to learn more about improving your wellness or you are interested in my Ment[her]ing programs, visit my website at www.RobinRevisPyke.com or email me at robin@revispyke.com. I’d love to connect!

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