“Super Charge Your Life: Harness the Habits of Mental and Physical Wellbeing”

We’re living in a new year, and 2020 is the perfect opportunity to recommit to healthy habits. It’s time to take a look at what you’ve already been doing to make yourself feel better. What tools have you acquired and which strategies have yielded the most successes?

Stretching: The Key to Greater Flexibility

Stretching is an essential part of any wellness plan. Increasing flexibility will help you to stay agile, increase range of motion, improve posture, and aid in recovery after a strenuous workout. Dedicating even a few minutes each day to stretching can make a huge difference in how you feel and perform in daily life.

The Benefits of Journaling

Do you turn to writing to express your thoughts and emotions? Even if you’re not an avid scribe, journaling can be a great habit to add to your repertoire. Taking time to write down your feelings brings needed clarity and perspective to help manage stressors, track progress, and find joy even in difficult situations.

Nutrition: The Foundation of Your Wellbeing

Eating a balanced diet is essential for your overall physical and mental well-being. Making sure to get a variety of foods from all the food groups will help you get the vitamins, minerals, and other critical nutrients your body needs to stay healthy and alert. By becoming mindful of what you put into your body, you can create an optimal nutritional environment for physical health and feelings of contentment.

Social Connections and Screen Time Management

Building meaningful relationships and cultivating genuine connections with family and friends can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Being active and engaged in healthy activities can allow for the growth of these relationships and promote relaxation and joy in life. In addition, it’s important to stay conscious of spending too much time watching screens or scrolling social media. Make sure to set appropriate limits and be realistic with yourself when doing so.

Harness the Habits That Work for You

Whether it’s stretching, journaling, paying attention to nutrition, cultivating meaningful connections, or managing screen time, find what works for you and stick to it! To continue this journey, we invite you to read a related article from the Well section or join their 6-Day Energy Challenge. Students 13 and older in the United States and Britain, and 16 and older elsewhere, are also invited to comment. All comments are moderated by the Learning Network staff.