Wellness Wednesday emails are designed to provide you with simple tools, information, and resources to encourage positive and healthy lifestyle choices. As a proud recipient of The Healthy Arizona Worksite Award, The Be Kind People Project is committed to the health and wellness of their employees, friends, and family.
First off, take it easy!
Hello, and Happy New Year to you and your loved ones! You successfully made it through a monumental year full of highs and lows, learning and growing, and reflection. After a year like that, it’s easy to look back on it with a sour taste, but take some time to find some gratitude and growth within that year so we can look forward to what this new year has to offer!
Let’s get the year started by talking about how you can start your day off on the right foot. Whether you are up before the sun or like to hit the snooze button, there is always a way to start your day in a positively!
Help Future You
Give your future self a helping hand by starting some of your morning habits – at night! By taking some time at night to prep for the next day, you end up giving Future You more time at the beginning of your day for different activities like a morning workout or yoga session, a mindful breakfast, or morning meditation – whatever you would like! Here are some ideas:
Feel energized
So you just woke up feeling well-rested from getting your recommended amount of sleep, and now you have some free time before starting your day. First things first, DO NOT hit that snooze button! Falling back asleep after stopping your alarm may cause sleep inertia, which makes you feel confused and even more tired after waking up. Instead, try some of these tips:
Take a deep breath
Taking a moment for some deep breaths not only help you practice mindfulness, but it can also help you feel more awake by increasing the amount of oxygen in the body. There are plenty of guided meditation apps and videos on YouTube to help you out!
There are also studies that suggest that some scents can help perk you up, however, these effects may vary from person to person. Here are some smells that may help you feel alert:
Grow without guilt!
Take a moment to remember that your goals for the year are just that – YOURS. So they should be something that will guide you to grow, not something to make you feel bad about yourself! Remember this when you are thinking about your goals for the new year so you can start the entire year on a positive note!
Author Notes – Krysta Flores, School Wellness Programs & Events Coordinator
Need some ideas? Here’s one of my personal goals for the upcoming year!
Published January 6th, 2021
By Krysta Flores, School Wellness Programs & Events Coordinator
Questions? Comments? Want to contribute to the Wellness Wednesday Bulletin?
Send your ideas to Krysta Flores at krysta@bkpp.org.
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