“Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind.” ― Seneca
This is the second of a two part series on ways to support good health when you travel. Be sure to read last week’s article if you haven’t already.
Even when taking a much needed break for rest, relaxation, and fun it’s a great idea to maintain healthy routines and habits while you’re away. Use the following tips to help you stay on track when traveling.
“A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.” ― Oliver Wendell Holmes
Do you have a vacation scheduled before the end of the summer or planning one for another time? Taking a break from work and routine is important to refresh and rejuvenate but it can be hard to maintain healthy habits and routines.
To maintain your health and well-being its important to make the effort to stay on track when you travel. Think ahead and plan how you can adhere to your wellness regimen while traveling.
"Inch by inch, life’s a cinch. Yard by yard, life’s hard." ― John Bytheway
This is the second installment in a two-part series on self-care. If you missed the first one go ahead and read that first.
To successfully implement a new self-care practice consider habit stacking. “Attach” the new activity to an existing habit. Complete a current established action and immediately follow it up with the new action.
"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant." ― Robert Louis Stevenson
What do you think of when you hear the term self- care?
According to the National Institutes of Health, self-care means taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical health and mental health.
There are many activities you can engage in to take care of yourself physically and emotionally. Set time aside every day to engage in some form of self care, even if it’s only for 5 minutes.
"The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear." ― Rumi
Meditation has many benefits for your emotional well-being as well as your physical health. Meditating in the morning can help you start the day off right and remain calm throughout the day. When practiced in the evening it may help you wind down from the day and promote a good night’s sleep. Meditation may also be useful in relieving stress and anxiety.
