National Happiness Month: The Importance of Wellbeing
August is National Happiness Month, and we wanted to highlight the importance of both mental and physical wellbeing to your overall state. Creating a positive outlook is essential for maintaining your wellbeing, especially when even the very thoughts you have can color your perceptions of all in your life.
We break it down for you below!
Let’s Get Physical
Movement is medicine, and should be a cornerstone of your daily routine in order to make physical wellbeing an achievable goal. Walking is a gentle form of exercise that’s easy to incorporate into your daily routine: if you work a desk job, periodically getting up and walking around your space is a great way to stay active throughout the day. Setting a time each day to perform the same exercises helps build routine, and don’t forget to incorporate stretching!
Don’t let exercise become a source of stress: find a physical activity you love, and make it part of your life! Exercise is the best thing you can do for your body, from sports like kayaking and pickleball to joining a running club, anything that allows you to develop tangible achievements is something you’re more likely to stick with. Get those endorphins booming and start your day with some movement!
Mindset Matters
It can be difficult to maintain good mental wellbeing with all the daily stressors in modern-day living. Incorporating relaxation techniques like deep breathing and Buteyko breathing exercises can help, especially if you find yourself riled up. Ditching sources of stress can be as simple as unplugging from your phone and social media (screens in general) or as complex as reevaluating what is truly important to you and your values.
For deep relaxation, find an activity that resonates with you. These can be nonverbal, like knitting and playing an instrument, or journaling and reading. Meditating with a set intention and trying to hone in your focus will also help decrease stress levels. And having a creative outlet is an excellent way to ensure that you have a way of expressing yourself that’s also stress-relieving!
Social Saviors
Spending time with loved ones, be they friends, family, or pets, is a great way to relieve stress and feel happier. Dedicate yourself to activities that don’t involve money or consumption, and find common ground with those around you. It’s important to interact with people of all ages to put life into perspective, so help out a neighbor, volunteer at a park or the zoo, and plan a picnic with friends!
Medical Assistance
When it comes to overall wellbeing, sometimes you need to take an extra step. If you’ve been struggling and haven’t found conventional methods to help, ketamine therapy is an innovative option. Our experts, led by Dr. Christofides, have a complete understanding of depression, PTSD, anxiety, and other mental conditions that are exacerbated by stress. Ketamine increases neuroplasticity, helping to form new connections in the brain that not only reduce symptoms but get to the root cause. Unravelling the secrets of the brain means getting closer to your true self, so you can live unburdened by psychological diagnoses.
Happy to Help
For more on wellbeing, reach out to us! Living a balanced lifestyle, eating and sleeping well, and treating your body and mind well go a long way towards improving overall quality of life. Whether you need help or not, it’s important to take the time to check in with yourself every day. And once you start, you’ll find you can’t go without, so embrace the enhanced self-awareness and live your best life!