What’s Happening This Week In The World: Stories You Want To Read
The Wellness World moves fast. To keep up, we’ve rounded up a list of top articles for you to try this coming week. Whether it be a new workout routine, or lifestyle change, we aim to provide you with a tangible way to start living your fullest life. Since January is coming to a close, the theme for this week is reassessing the way we make changes, and what items in our life we can do better in–namely, living more mindfully.
Ready to dive in and learn some tips from well-known sites? Here we go:
Need To Make Dietary Changes?
We often find ourselves wanting to make changes, do better for our bodies, and implement a routine that will promote longevity. Yet, for many of us, the simple act of defining some life factor we’d like to rid ourselves from, is not nearly enough. We can identify it, obsess over it, strategize a plan to get rid of it…then, never do anything about it. The below article from Greatist.com works to solve the struggle. The core of their article explores how motivation isn’t going to help much, you need to take proactive actions to turn results. They provide quick solutions to common failings. Check it out here:
https://greatist.com/live/motivation-isnt-enough
Want to Detox?
Of course, you do, it’s #NewYearNewYou after all! Committing to a short detox is a great way to help realign your mind, body, and spirit. Plus, you can go as inclusive as you’d like, or as minimalist. Whether it be detoxing your sugar habit to ridding yourself of negative thinking, this article from Shape.com will give you some steps to start/identify the right type of detox for yourself:
https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/8-simple-ways-detox-your-body
Looking for a new fitness move?
The box jump. Never heard of it? Never tried it? It may be time to start. According to Men’s Health, it’s a very impactful move that works almost all parts of your body out. In their article, they state that: “Working on just one of these exercises will improve your strength, explosive power, and overall performance across the board.” So grab their quick tutorial here:”’
https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/mh-workshop-box-jump
Try this in the morning to get centered:
Clear your mind and start your day with a fresh outlook by meditating. For us, trading in texting loved ones back, or scrolling through emails for a few minutes of mindfulness makes a large difference in the way the rest of the day unfolds. If you can’t commit to a solid daily routine for the next week, try setting up a few days you’d like to practice meditating, and go from there!
For benefits of meditation, check out this article: 3 Easy Steps To Becoming Rich In Happiness!
To make the most of your session, try to complement it with an essential oil scent that resonates with you. For instance, we love to diffuse Breathe Easy Essential Oil Blend when we meditate.