5 Self-Care Practices for Physical Well-Being

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Simply put, physical well-being comes down to eating, resting, moving, and hydrating.

You know this bucket is low and needs attention when you have or experience:

• fatigue and low energy
• poor nutrition and eating habits
• a sedentary lifestyle
• frequent illnesses and a weakened immune system
• chronic aches, pains, and illnesses

Optimal physical well-being looks like:

• more energy and vibrancy
• a strong immune system
• good gut health
• restful and refreshing sleep
• reduced joint pain, improved mobility and more flexibility

Here are 5 self-care practices for physical well-being to help you get started today:

1. Balanced and Nutritious Diet: Proper nutrition supports healthy body functioning and provides the energy needed for daily activities.
2. Regular Physical Exercise: Any activity that gets you moving and gets your heart rate up. Not a runner? No problem — turn up the music and dance or head out into nature for a brisk walk — it all counts!
3. Adequate Rest and Sleep: Sounds like a no-brainer, but this is one of the most underrated tools we have in our well-being toolbox.
4. Stress Reduction Techniques: Stress reduction techniques such as mindfulness meditation, deep breathing exercises, or yoga, manage stress levels and promote relaxation.
5. Hydration: Stress hormones are dehydrating. Your body weight divided by 2 is the number of ounces to aim for every day.

If you haven’t been physically active in a while, remember to check with your doctor before getting started and tailor self-care practices to suit your individual needs and lifestyle.