Have you ever felt like your physical health is functioning just fine, but something is missing? If so, it’s time to pause and realign with what truly matters—your overall well-being.
What does Optimal Wellness mean?
Achieving optimal wellness isn’t just about physical health. Optimal wellness is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. You may be more familiar with the term holistic wellness – it is a multidimensional approach to wellness that considers a person’s physical, mental, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual aspects.
How to Achieve Optimal Wellness and Holistic Wellness?
You may scream, “This is a challenging path, how am I gonna take care of those MANY aspects of my life?” But hey, that’s why I’ve prepared this playbook for you. I prepared this guide with 5 approaches to enhance your optimal wellness.
Are you ready to be unrecognizable by living your healthiest, most balanced life in 60 days? Let’s dive in!
1. Morning Routine For Mind and Body Wellness
We all know the importance of starting your day with a clear mind. I can’t wait to share my favorite steps in my morning routine that make me feel energized!
(1) Morning Meditation
I know mornings are usually hectic, but setting aside just a few minutes of mindful breathing can help clear your mind and focus your energy.
These few minutes are powerful because they will make you more grounded and connected with your inner self.
If you’re new to meditation, apps like Headspace, Calm, or Insight Timer can guide you through simple practices tailored to your needs.
(2) Positive Affirmations
Start your day with some powerful positive affirmations! Affirmations are simple yet impactful statements that can reframe your thoughts. They act as a powerful method to boost your confidence and provide emotional support.
Do you immediately feel powerful after seeing this quote? Yup, that is the power of positive affirmations.
(3) Make Your Favorite Drink At Home
I know it is tempting to go to a local cute coffee shop or grab a coffee on your way out at Starbucks, but making your own drink can make you feel more grounded.
There’s something soothing about the ritual of making your own coffee or tea. Plus, it allows you to personalize your drink exactly how you like it, making it a moment of self-care in your daily routine!
(4) Writing Down Your To-dos and Schedule on a Planner
A planner is a powerful tool when it comes to organizing your day effectively! It helps you visualize your tasks and priorities, ensuring nothing important slips through the cracks.
Another hidden benefit of writing things down is – you get to relieve your mind from the stress of remembering everything. This allows you to focus better on the task at hand.
2. Holistic Wellness Practices for Balancing Body and Mind
What are holistic wellness practices? They are activities that harmonize the body and mind, such as meditation and journaling. These practices nurture mental clarity, emotional balance, and physical well-being, helping you to cultivate inner peace and resilience.
You may consider incorporating the following tips into your daily routine:
(1) Learn about your emotions through journaling
Journaling is a powerful tool for learning about yourself. It helps you to identify your emotions (e.g. what kind of emotion you have), and where is the emotion coming from (e.g. from past trauma or insecurities).
You can find a list of journaling questions and try to answer a few of them each day. You may also complete a bit of the workbook for emotional awareness and shadow work each day to have quality conversations with your mind and spirit.
You know, you only have this one and only life. So don’t be a stranger to yourself!
(2) Create a Gratitude Journal
Spend a few minutes each evening writing down 5 things that you’re grateful for. This will remind you that you are surrounded by love and support!
Remember, happiness is not only about achieving grand milestones. It could also be rooted in the smallest things that happen daily.
3. Fuel Your Body: Nutrition Tips for Women’s Wellness
You are what you eat. Without a balanced diet, your body would have a hard time managing even simple daily tasks.
I highly recommend you try the tips below that promote energy, vitality, and long-term health:
(1) Choose unprocessed food
Do you always have a weakness for processed food? (I am! Guilty!) The common types include donuts, brownies, and cakes.
Unprocessed food, on the other hand, is natural, nutrient-rich ingredients that fuel your body, They can promote your overall health.
You should intentionally choose more unprocessed food for each meal instead of processed ones. For instance, go for oatmeal instead of cereal with sugar.
(2) Listen to your body
Do you believe having “superfood” is the only way to fuel your body? Certain types of food may be beneficial to your health to some extent, but your body may not take it well.
For example, I know coconut water has nutritional value, and I am a huge fan of coconut water coffee! However, after having this drink for 3 days in a row, my body just had a really bad reaction and I had to stop drinking it.
I still wasn’t sure what it was (maybe it was an allergic reaction?), but if your body tells you to stop having something, listen to your body.
(3) Mindful eating
Do you tend to eat while watching Netflix or YouTube? I certainly had. I know, it is addictive!
However, it is very easy to overeat when you are not paying enough attention to eating. You will also likely feel unfulfilled after a meal and thus look for snacks afterward. For your gut health, take the time to focus on every bite and the taste of your meal.
4. Value Sleep and Recovery in Your Wellness Journey
We all know sleep plays a vital role in your wellness journey. You should aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night to support overall health and recovery.
And yes, you read it correctly, quality is the most important metric here! Here are the sleep exercises you can try to enhance your sleep quality:
(1) Favorite Bedtime routine
You should definitely try to create a bedtime routine that helps signal to your body that it’s time to wind down!
For example, my bedtime routine starts with taking supplements (e.g. magnesium, Vitamin D, etc.), and follows up by applying my favorite face serum, night cream, and eye serum. Of course, I won’t leave my body out of this night ritual – don’t forget to apply some body lotion!
A set routine will give your mind a signal that it is time to sleep. For me, by the time I am done with the body lotion, I am sleepy already, and it wouldn’t take me too long to fall asleep.
(2) Limit screen time before bed
Exposure to blue light before sleep will disrupt your sleep cycle. So, make a resolution that 1 hour before bed, you will not touch your phone and start scrolling on TikTok and Instagram. Can you do that? Challenge accepted!
(3) Keep your sleep environment dark and quiet
Do you know, that most of the time, it is the light or noise (or both) that disrupts your sleep cycle?
If you want to enhance better sleep quality, make sure your bedroom is quiet and dark. But I totally understand, that sometimes it is not up to us to change the bedroom’s environment (who has never had an annoying roommate?).
In that case, silk eye masks and soundproof earplugs are gonna be your best buddies 😉
5. Build A Support System
Being on this optimal wellness journey is tough, I know. That’s why you need to surround yourself with positive influences who encourage and motivate you on your wellness journey.
Well, first of all, you can stay in touch with your online BFF here 😉
(1) Surround yourself with positive influences
I know, your wellness journey could be lonely, so I encourage you to stay in touch with people who can encourage and motivate you on this journey.
Do you have a list of friends who are supportive and love you no matter what happens? Grab a pen and write down that list in your mind. Make a schedule to talk with them regularly.
If you don’t have a list, that is totally fine! Because you can —
(2) Talk to A Therapist
A therapist can provide you with tools and strategies to navigate life’s challenges, offering a safe space to explore your thoughts and emotions (and you can speak to a therapist online now!).
Remember, reaching out for support is a sign of strength (rather than weakness), and it’s an investment in your mental and emotional well-being.
(3) Join online communities or local groups
These communities provide a sense of belonging and offer support, encouragement, and inspiration on your wellness journey.
Whether it’s a fitness group, a meditation circle, or a book club, engaging with like-minded individuals can help you stay motivated and accountable.
Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from others’ experiences and share your own, creating meaningful connections that enhance your overall well-being.
My words for you before you go…
Remember, your optimal wellness journey is unique and personal. It’s about finding what truly nourishes your body, mind, and soul. As you embrace these steps, be gentle with yourself and celebrate every small victory along the way.
You deserve a life filled with health, happiness, and balance. Take this journey one step at a time, and watch as you blossom into your best self. Here’s to living your most vibrant, fulfilling life—your one and only life!
Additional Resources
- Talk to a therapist online: if you feel like you need an additional boost in your wellness journey and you feel like talking to a therapist, the Online-Therapy is a professional and affordable program that offers weekly therapy sections, worksheets, diary, activity plan and more.
- Get this free 5-Page workbook: The Secret of Healing and Letting Go.
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