And, fortunately, many of the steps you would normally take to maintain wellness are also steps that relieve stress--stress management is a big part of a healthy lifestyle. Taking steps toward leading a healthier lifestyle can be a form of multi-tasking, in a way; you are getting multiple benefits for your efforts!
So let April inspire you. Eat a healthy diet. Get regular exercise and quality sleep. If you are already leading a relatively healthy lifestyle, see what you can do to make it even healthier (like getting even better at managing stress); if your lifestyle isn't very healthy right now, even a few baby steps can make a difference, and can be the start of a successful 'journey' to a greater physical wellness and less stress. The following resources can help.
Wellness Resources from Elizabeth Scott:
- Top Five Changes for a Healthy Life
Here are some areas where you can change your life to promote wellness and relieve stress. (You may be surprised by what made the list!) - Maintaining Healthy Habits-In Five Simple Steps
Taking on new habits can be difficult for anyone, even if you have the best of intentions! This resource can help you to get past the initial difficulty of making healthy changes. (Hint: start by setting the right goals!) - How Healthy Is Your Lifestyle?
Examine your lifestyle with this quiz, find areas where you can relieve stress, and find resources to make those changes. - Four Weeks to Healthy Habits and Less Stress
Sometimes it helps to have a little structure and support! This free e course can help you to make healthy new habits part of your lifestyle. - Women's Health
- Healthy Students
- Healthy Seniors
- Self Care Strategies for Stress Relief
How healthy is your lifestyle? What changes would you like to make? Share it in the comments section of this blog, or in the Stress Management Forum.
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