Add Well-Being to everyday life Everyday life, especially in families with children, often feels like a constant cycle of routines. The word “routine” originates from the Latin word for “path.” It carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting resistance to change and the monotony of treading the same path. While routines can sometimes feel dull, they…
Add Well-Being to everyday life
Everyday life, especially in families with children, often feels like a constant cycle of routines. The word “routine” originates from the Latin word for “path.” It carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting resistance to change and the monotony of treading the same path.
While routines can sometimes feel dull, they are incredibly beneficial. When something becomes a routine, it gets done. However, it’s easy to get stuck in your routines, and it’s worth occasionally evaluating them. Which routines are beneficial, and which could you let go of?
A good starting point is to think about what you’d like to change in your life.
Tip 1: Add Activity to Your Day Through Walking
Most of us wish we could feel better and have more energy. What routines—ingrained habits and practices—could you let go of to make life lighter?
What new routines could you adopt to improve your well-being and perhaps that of your loved ones?
Could you, for example, reduce screen time? And add a bit more physical activity?
A great tip is to get moving whenever you feel like spending quality time with your phone. You’ll get some exercise without even noticing, and you might not feel like scrolling for as long as you usually do. Excessive scrolling, after all, strains the brain. You can also move during virtual meetings.
Walking is highly recommended in general. Study after study shows that brisk walking is one of the best forms of exercise. It doesn’t require special equipment or facilities. Walking can easily be integrated into daily life since we usually need to move from one place to another. At least part of this movement can be done on foot. For example, during bus or metro rides, you can get off one stop earlier and walk the rest of the way. On bad weather days, you can go for a walk in a shopping mall without guilt. And if you take the stairs instead of escalators, your workout becomes even more effective. Just 20 minutes of brisk walking is enough to maintain your fitness.
All movement counts as exercise—not just formal workouts. But as you start adding more movement, you might find yourself interested in pursuing exercise as a hobby. It feels so good, after all.
Tip 2: Take Care of your pelvic floor, the most important muscle group in a woman’s body
The pelvic floor often gets little attention, even though issues in this area (such as infections, urinary incontinence, and dryness) significantly impact our well-being. It’s worth taking care of your pelvic floor.
Did you know that walking is also good for your pelvic floor? When you walk, you naturally contract and relax the pelvic floor muscles. Walk uphill as much as possible and avoid high heels, which put your body in an unnatural position and unnecessarily strain the pelvic floor.
Tip 3: A Flexible, Pain-Free Body Through Mobility Exercises
Good fitness isn’t just about muscle strength; it also includes good mobility. Mobility refers to the range of motion in your joints. Each part of your body has its own range of motion. Our sedentary lifestyles cause stiffness and pain, making exercises that improve mobility essential. Incorrect workout techniques can also reduce mobility. Incorporate mobility exercises into your daily routine.
Tip 4: Take It Easy
In addition to exercise, we need relaxation and calm. Our hectic modern lives demand a lot from us and offer few opportunities for mental rest, so relaxation exercises should become a daily habit. Set aside at least 10 minutes of quiet time in your schedule. Close your eyes and focus on simply being.
A good way to start relaxing is to learn diaphragmatic breathing, which quickly calms the central nervous system. Practice it whenever you remember, especially when you feel stressed. A helpful tip is to practice diaphragmatic breathing every night before bed. Over time, it will become a routine. Here’s how to do it: Lie on your back with one hand on your stomach. Breathe in through your nose so that your hand rises, and exhale through your mouth so that your hand lowers.
Finally, perhaps the most important thing to make part of your well-being routine: self-compassion. Remember, you don’t have to do or achieve everything. You can always try again. Speak kindly to yourself. Self-criticism, guilt, and shame only make problems worse.
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