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Women’s Health Week: 20 ways to take time for your health

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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!

  1. Schedule your annual well visit.
  2. Relieve stress by doing something you enjoy like dancing or spending time with friends.
  3. Walk 30 minutes each day (you can even break it down to 10-minute sets).
  4. Wear your seatbelt.
  5. Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
  6. Eat whole foods.
  7. Choose water instead of sugary beverages.
  8. Choose not to smoke or take steps to quit today.
  9. Cook your meals instead of eating out at a restaurant.
  10. Get seven to eight hours of sleep.
  11. Spend time with friends and family.
  12. Practice gratitude.
  13. Organize your personal life by setting long-term and short-term goals.
  14. Avoid consuming alcohol.
  15. Do regular breast self check-ups.
  16. Buddy up and go for a walk with a friend.
  17. Take a tech vacation and spend the day without social media.
  18. Schedule your annual dental visit.
  19. Spend time outdoors in nature.
  20. Practice humor and take time to laugh.

How do you take small steps toward a healthy lifestyle? Share your ideas!

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