I would usually use this space in our Newsletter to raise Emotional Wellbeing issues, but this week I am raising your awareness of your Physical Wellbeing.
Physical Wellbeing and Emotional Wellbeing are intrinsically linked, and here I focus on the simple choices we can
make to help our Physical Wellbeing.
People who have high Physical Wellbeing manage their health well, they exercise regularly, and as a result, feel better.
They will make good dietary choices. This keeps energy levels high throughout the day and as a consequence sharpens the mind.
They also usually get enough sleep which has the knock on effect of getting a good start each day as it arrives.
Because of their healthy lifestyle, they are very able to do things, as they wake up feeling well-rested, look better, feel better and have more energy.
We often feel that our Physical Wellbeing is hard work to maintain. However, simple short-term choices that we can make will have a long-term effect on our overall physical health. All we have to do is start adopting healthy habits, make smart choices about diet, exercise and sleep. We
will feel better, have more energy, look better and live longer.
Physical Wellbeing isn’t about running a marathon, fitting into a size 10 dress, holding a “plank” position for 10 days… It is about having good health and enough energy to get things done on a daily basis.
So here are six Body Intentions for you to practise this week, and recognise the affect on your Physical Wellbeing:
- Drink more water than tea or coffee
every day
- Take two minutes, find a quiet space, close your eyes and focus on your breath
- Eat for nutrition and health
- Choose to do some physical exercise for 10 minutes every day
- Wear your favourite clothes - stop saving them for best
- Go to bed one hour earlier than your usual time.
