During the month of August, National Wellness Month focuses on self-care, managing stress and promoting healthy routines. Create wholesome habits in your lifestyle all month long and see how much better you feel. If you are looking for an excuse to make a change, start this month in support of National Wellness Month!

Research has shown self-care helps manage stress and promotes happiness. Whether you challenge yourself to a eat healthier on the road or try a few stretches before work, make a small change and impact your health in positive ways.

Practicing self-care, managing stress, being mindful, practicing self-compassion, and focusing on proper nutrition and exercise are all things you could work towards including into your daily routine.

Here are a few self-care habits you can start this month.

Add more fruits and veggies to your meals. Food can impact the way you feel. Having a balanced diet and good nutrition will help nourish your body and lead to good overall health.

Drink more water. Staying hydrated is one of the best things you can do for your overall health. Water helps give you energy, flushes toxins from your body, improves concentration, and can even help with weight loss.

Join a yoga, walking, or aerobics class. There are so many benefits to exercising including pain management, letting stress out, boosting confidence, as well as increasing strength, and so much more.

Be mindful of your stress. If something is making you feel overwhelmed or stressed, pay attention and act. Go take a walk, try a breathing technique, talk to a friend, find something to help alleviate the overwhelming feeling, and give yourself the opportunity to slow down.

Try something new. Whether it be a new bike route, exploring a new restaurant, or volunteering. Doing something new can help improve your mental outlook and make you feel good overall.

These small steps can lead to many more healthy habits in your lifestyle.  Good Luck!

For more resources and ideas on wellness visit: https://www.webmdhealthservices.com/blog/august-is-national-wellness-month-lets-make-well-being-a-priority-all-year-long/

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