Ladies, Women’s Health Week is all about you and your whole health and wellness. Spending time with loved ones, raising a family, and having success in your career — all keep you busy. But without good health, all of those things are impossible. That’s why it’s so important to care for your physical health and well-being.
So this week, channel your inner diva and make sure to check a few boxes off your personal wellness checklist! Here are 20 easy ways to take a step towards better health this week!
- Schedule your annual well visit.
- Relieve stress by doing something you enjoy like dancing or spending time with friends.
- Walk 30 minutes each day (you can even break it down to 10-minute sets).
- Wear your seatbelt.
- Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
- Eat whole foods.
- Choose water instead of sugary beverages.
- Choose not to smoke or take steps to quit today.
- Cook your meals instead of eating out at a restaurant.
- Get seven to eight hours of sleep.
- Spend time with friends and family.
- Practice gratitude.
- Organize your personal life by setting long-term and short-term goals.
- Avoid consuming alcohol.
- Do regular breast self check-ups.
- Buddy up and go for a walk with a friend.
- Take a tech vacation and spend the day without social media.
- Schedule your annual dental visit.
- Spend time outdoors in nature.
- Practice humor and take time to laugh.
How do you take small steps toward a healthy lifestyle? Share your ideas!
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