8 Ways to Live Holistically
1. Start a daily self-care routine
Choose to live in such a way that your well-being is a priority. Listen to your body and treat it with great care and respect. To understand self-care, you have to change your approach to good health. We think we love ourselves truly. But do we? When you love yourself, you are mindful of what fuel goes in your body and how you value sleep and exercise healthy relationships.
Many people will even argue that sacrifices like fast food, junk sleep, and toxic work relationships are unavoidable in this fast-paced life. But in reality, compromises and sacrifices are avoidable when you lead a disciplined life. In a balanced life, you know how to manage time and what your priorities are. When you have a holistic approach to life, you learn that balance is everything.
2. Eat Well
While adopting a holistic lifestyle, diet is first on the list. Include a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables in your daily routine. The best way to avoid health problems is by choosing the right food and adding good habits to your diet. Eat clean, choose organic food fresh from farms.
While shopping for groceries, check the ingredients. Trans fat can increase your risk of having heart diseases or diabetes, and many preservatives can cause long-term health problems. So, you must learn to identify harmful ingredients in food products. For example, try starting your day with green tea instead of coffee; it also helps you lose weight and leave you less jittery.
3. Meditate
Meditation has several health benefits including;
reducing stress,
controlling anxiety,
promoting emotional health,
enhancing self-awareness
lengthens attention span
may reduce age-related memory loss
can generate kindness, may help fight addictions.
Holistic health comes from a peaceful state of mind. A daily meditative practice quietens your mind leaving you feeling more relaxed and happy.
4. Practice mindfulness
To lead a holistic life, start practicing self-awareness and live in the moment. Observe your thoughts, doing every action consciously. Being mindful is a great way to stay in the present and not dwell on the past or drift into the future.
5. Exercise daily
Regular exercise is good for your physical health, releasing "feel good" hormones into your bloodstream. Exercise every day to have a sound body and mind. Your overall health will improve with physical activities. And by physical exercise, we are not suggesting just going to the gym or jogging in the morning. Nope! You have to be more physically active throughout the day by incorporating movement. Walk instead of drive, ride a bike, take the stairs instead of an elevator. Physically active doesn't have to confine you to a gym.
6. Invest in self-development
You are your most precious asset, so why not invest in yourself? Buy good books and read, listen to podcasts, attend events, take online classes. Educate yourself, improvise constantly. Successful people are in a constant state of learning.
While there are several resources available for free for some help and tools, you have to make a financial investment. Therefore, be willing to spend some money on your personal development utilizing everything available to you.
7. Practice gratitude
Gratitude is a great tool to change your life in a fast way! Celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Will Smith, Lady Gaga, and many more rely on this practice and admit that gratitude has helped them in their success journey. To live our life holistically, we must include this approach. Gratitude heals your mind and soul.
8. Journal your thoughts
Maintain a diary where you can write down your thoughts. By doing this, you have a way of channeling your emotions and thoughts without hurting yourself or others. Before going to sleep, jot down whatever comes to your mind in the diary. In this digital age, you can also use a voice recorder.
The pent-up, negative emotions after getting a channel to exit, your mind will become more apparent. Journalling also allows you to document what works for you that particular day to repeat the success.