A Mind and Body Makeover

Eight good habits and healing hobbies to help foster personal transformation and growth.

BY TAYLOR HUGO

If you feel like you’ve been stuck in a rut—who hasn’t these past couple of years?—you may be in need of a little mind and body reset, time to examine your daily routine and discover where you can make improvements to better care for your mental and physical health.

“Living with intention is a powerful way to rethink your actions and how they impact your health,” says Jordan Rubin, a natural health expert and co-founder of health supplement company Ancient Nutrition. “If you intend to increase your consumption of healing, whole foods and engage in activities that are good for your physical and mental health, then you have the action steps you need to meet goals of optimal wellness.”

Here, Rubin offers actionable steps  you can take right now to start creating good habits and partaking in healing hobbies that foster personal transformation and growth.

01

Participate in “digital fasting”.

By building some technology-free time into your schedule. This might include putting your phone away during meals, turning off screens before bed and unfollowing negative influences on social media.

 

02

Create space for daily relaxation.

Whether that means reading a novel in front of a fireplace, soaking in a tub surrounded by candles, or gazing at the stars in the night sky.

03

Practice gratitude and mindfulness.

A mental state achieved by focusing on the present moment—through prayer and meditation, deep breathing, journaling and expressing appreciation for others.

02

Create space for daily relaxation.

Whether that means reading a novel in front of a fireplace, soaking in a tub surrounded by candles, or gazing at the stars in the night sky.

03

Practice gratitude and mindfulness.

A mental state achieved by focusing on the present moment—through prayer and meditation, deep breathing, journaling and expressing appreciation for others.

04

Fuel your body with good food.

What you consume directly impacts every part of your body, from gut health and connective tissue to the immune system, muscles and bones. Make sure you’re getting the vitamins and nutrients you need through a balanced diet and supplements.

05

Commit to a daily exercise routine.

Even a small amount of movement every day can help you lose or maintain weight, reduce stress and combat chronic illnesses. Try yoga for promoting a positive mindset and improving sleep, strength training to build body energy, or nature walks to bolster creativity and support a healthy immune system.

Healthy Meal

Healthy Meal

04

Fuel your body with good food.

What you consume directly impacts every part of your body, from gut health and connective tissue to the immune system, muscles and bones. Make sure you’re getting the vitamins and nutrients you need through a balanced diet and supplements.

05

Commit to a daily exercise routine.

Even a small amount of movement every day can help you lose or maintain weight, reduce stress and combat chronic illnesses. Try yoga for promoting a positive mindset and improving sleep, strength training to build body energy, or nature walks to bolster creativity and support a healthy immune system.

06

Foster fulfilling relationships.

Dedicating time for fun, relaxation, and positive conversations with loved ones helps build deep, meaningful relationships, necessary for your mental health.

07

Make time for hobbies you enjoy.

Cooking, gardening, taking hot baths and grounding yourself in nature—connecting physically to the earth by walking barefoot outside or wading in water—are all therapeutic activities that create a sense of calm.

06

Foster fulfilling relationships.

Dedicating time for fun, relaxation, and positive conversations with loved ones helps build deep, meaningful relationships, necessary for your mental health.

07

Make time for hobbies you enjoy.

Cooking, gardening, taking hot baths and grounding yourself in nature—connecting physically to the earth by walking barefoot outside or wading in water—are all therapeutic activities that create a sense of calm.

 

08

Find your place in the community.

To provide motivation and a sense of purpose.

 
 

Delicious Plant-Based Recipes

 
 

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Sweet Potato Hummus

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Pecan Pie Energy Balls

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Cream of Broccoli Soup

 
 

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