With the longer and warmer days in full-force, now is the time to kick your wellness journey into high-gear and start implementing healthy habits into your daily life to feel like the best version of yourself. Everyone has different intentions and reasons behind wanting to lead a healthier life – whether it’s for aesthetics, mental health, or feeling more energized, we have actionable and realistic tips to guide you along the way. 

Get Outdoors

Since you likely haven’t been outdoors too much during the cold winter months, take advantage of the warm weather and get outdoors – go for a walk, run, or hike and spend some time in nature. Recruit a fitness buddy to join you if you don’t want to get out there alone. Starting a new habit by yourself can be daunting; this way, you’ll get your heart rate up and quality time with your fitness buddy all at once. Not only will you boost your physical health with an outdoor activity, you’ll boost your mental health by reducing stress and boosting your mood. 

Spring Clean Your Diet

Spring brings a variety of fresh seasonal produce to fuel your body – make healthy swaps in your diet with asparagus, strawberries, and spinach. Implementing produce to your diet promotes brain function and boosts your overall immunity. As busy kings balancing work, family, relationships, and health, it can be difficult to prioritize eating healthy meals during a long day. Take the time at the beginning of your week to plan and prepare your meals in advance to save you time and stress, and ensure that you have nutritious meals set aside.

Prioritize Sleep

With a billion things on your plate, you might have trouble falling and staying asleep at night. It’s crucial to prioritize your sleep for overall health and wellness, and have the necessary energy to go about your day. Proper sleep aids in muscle recovery and boosts mental clarity to drive your wellness journey. To improve your sleep, create a solid night routine and limit screen time to unwind your mind and body. We can’t function at our peak without taking time for rest and recovery. 

Set Realistic Goals

While you might feel the urge to go all-in for your fitness journey, be graceful with yourself and set realistic goals to avoid feeling discouraged. Rather than starting extreme right off the bat, start slow and build your momentum from there. When setting your goals, be specific about what you’re striving for.  Instead of simply running more, set your goal to run 3 times a week. Once you’ve mastered running 3 times a week, increase your goal from there or find a new goal to aspire to. Track your progress along the way to see just how far you’ve come since the beginning, and reward yourself when you hit a milestone. 

Use this time to embrace a new chapter, reset your health, and align your actions with your long-term health goals. Remember, your wellness journey isn’t a race – it takes effort, consistency, and time to see progress and feel results. This spring, create lasting habits that will better your health and carry you for the rest of your life.