Wellness Tips & Tricks

Advice for entrepreneurs

By, Marie Kamara

Wellness is the active and conscious set of decisions geared towards a more healthy and successful way of living. There are eight main components of Wellness which are emotional, physical, occupational, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, and financial. As entrepreneurs, creatives, students, professors, or anyone for that matter, we are constantly working on the next thing. Trying to achieve the next goal, while overall bettering ourselves, and our tasks to be more successful in whatever it is we choose to do in life. With all those responsibilities at hand, it can be very easy for one to neglect their wellness. One must take the necessary time out of their day to practice appropriate habits, stay focused, have more positive energy, and overall strengthen each component of Wellness, to have a successful life!

Here are some tips and tricks, with a little practice can be highly beneficial for anyone and everyone to better their wellness. Remember YOU GOT THIS! And someone is always rooting for you and that person should be YOURSELF! Take care of you and your Positive Wellness shall surely follow!

BREATHE!

It is very easy for us to get so wrapped up in our day-to-day that we lose sight of our basic human and involuntary ability to breathe. Just take a moment and take a breath.

Yoga

Yoga is a great way to build physical strength while mastering the mind.

Create

Whether it be dance, drawing, photography, or poetry, the possibilities are endless. Escape and create your own space.

Take a Self-Care Day

Whatever that looks like for you. Your body deserves it!

Read

Reading can be a window into another world, show new perspectives along the way.

Eating Healthier

You are what you eat. The food you eat can affect your energy levels, creativity, and even mood.

Journaling

Take your thoughts and write them down! It’s much better to let them out rather than keep them in rather they are positive or negative!

Connect with a Higher Power

Taking a moment to connect with a greater meaning or purpose in life can keep you grounded and motivated to take on new challenges.

Sleep and Take Naps

Getting your recommended 8 hours of sleep has great benefits for your mental health.

Exercise

At least 30 minutes a day for a healthy brain and body.

Practice Mindfulness or Meditation

Take the time to be intensely aware of your current feelings and emotions without any judgment or self-gas lighting.

Listening to Music or Podcasts

Research shows listening to music can trigger a release of dopamine in the brain.

Step Away from Your Work

Our work can serve as our escape at times, but when you are faced with a block the best thing to do is step away and find inspiration elsewhere.

Therapy or Just Speaking to Someone

Taking through the hard things can give you perspective and a plan on how to move forward.

Cry

We are human and humans have emotions. Feel your feelings and let out a good cry if you need to, it does not make you weak!

Talk Kindly to Yourself

Words are more powerful than you think, use them to build yourself up rather than tear you down.