8 Ways To Build A Holistic Approach To Taking Care Of Your Skin, Mind, And Body

Life is about success, prosperity, and enjoyment, but it is also all about taking good care of your body and mind. If you’re someone who loves life and wants to get the best you can out of it, you need to take a more wellness-based approach to take care of your body. Rather than just focussing on staying in shape or keeping yourself in your best mental form, you must focus on keeping your body healthy as a whole. We live in a fast-paced world and life can often get you down and feeling dull, but with the right kind of routine, you can find ways to unwind, even if just for a few minutes every day. If there’s anything that the pandemic years have taught us, it’s that we need to take the time out to unwind and take a breather every once in a while. So, let’s look at some holistic ways in which you can take care of your body as a whole:

1. Find An Exercise You Love

If there is a certain type of exercise that you enjoy doing, it will never feel like you’re breaking a sweat when you indulge in it. As they say about life, find what you love and let it kill you, we don’t mean literally. It could be something as simple as taking a short ten-minute walk early in the morning or late in the evening. You don’t necessarily have to dedicate yourself to an entire exercise routine. Or if you’re one of the lucky few who live near a swimming pool, you can go for a relaxing and de-stressing swim every once in a while.

2. Make A Pact To Start Eating Healthy

You will never start eating healthy until you wake up one day and decide that enough is enough and that you need to start eating right. It is important to make a pact with yourself if you need to change your dietary routine. You could simply make a pact to only eat junk food on the weekends or eat vegetarian food on the weekdays and indulge in non-vegetarian items during the weekends. Just make sure that you’re doing it for the right reasons and because you want to start treating your body right. We know it is easier said than done, but if you take baby steps, you will find that you can actually build your self-control by doing that. It is okay to have your cheat days and go crazy on those carbs, but don’t do it on a daily basis. It will only slow you down and make you feel unhealthy and lazy all the time.

3. Include Vitamins And Supplements In Your Routine

We follow a fast-paced lifestyle and due to this we often don’t get the nutrition that we require if we have to keep staying in the best of health. Many of us have deficiencies and requirements that we may need to meet through supplements and there is no shame in admitting that. Vitamins and supplements can even keep your skin glowing and your hair thick and shiny.

4. Try Going Natural Or Organic

It’s a good idea to ditch chemicals as much as possible. If you cannot afford to go for organic shampoos, you can also check out brands that say they don’t contain parabens or ingredients like SLS. Going natural is not just better for you but for the environment as well. Certain physical exfoliating products also contain beads that are damaging to marine life and ecosystems.

It is not only applicable to food and edibles. Do some research on the best organic fashion and beauty brands if you want to substitute your stuff. It is a misconception that natural and organic fabrics are only too expensive and have less variety. It was the case just a few years ago when it was newly introduced, now you will find a number of homegrown skincare, fashion brands that offer trendy products at reasonable prices.

5. Treat Your Skin Gently

When it comes to taking care of your skin you should be as gentle as possible. Treat your skin the way you would treat a baby’s skin and make sure that you are investing in the right products for your skin type. It is important to establish a proper skincare routine and stick to it to make sure you’re getting the best results. We tend to rub our skin roughly because we think it will help get rid of impurities better, or also because there are no visible injuries or marks that come out of it. But you are actually doing long-term damage to your skin. Not only will it speed up your aged skin, but lead to breakouts and other skin problems. Healthy body equals a healthy mind. Remember that!

6. Get Adequate Amount Of Sleep

Getting at least six to eight hours of sleep is a necessity if you want to keep functioning at your brightest and most alert form. Many people underestimate the importance of sleep and end up attempting to function on less sleep than they need but that is a bad idea. It’s always good to follow a regular sleeping schedule and avoid too many late nights.

7. Read A Stimulating Book

Reading books is always great because it is a good way to keep your mind sharp and at its active best. Even if you’re someone who is not into reading books as a habit, you should consider starting as they always make for a great company and even better as conversation starters. So, find your nearest library and go crazy!

8. Find An Entertaining Hobby

There’s nothing more thrilling in life than finding that one passion to keep yourself busy and hooked. Life would be nothing if we didn’t find ways to keep ourselves entertained and busy and get out of our regular routines and patterns. Pick up a new hobby and keep the spark in your life alive. You could learn to paint, or learn to play the piano, or even pick up a new language. After all, the possibilities are absolutely endless. Don’t get stuck with one thing and challenge yourself to try other new things.

Lastly, you should always remember that you only have one life, and you should live it to the best of your abilities. The decisions you make towards taking care of your body when you’re younger will reflect on how your body remains as you grow older. So treat your body right and give it the nourishment it needs. We are not asking you to take all the fun out of your life, instead, maintain a balance so that you can continue to do things happily without any mental or physical problems. Do let us know what your thoughts on this article are in the comment section below.

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Niharika has a passion for all things art, music, and travel and has over 4 years of experience in writing for social media. During her spare time, she likes experimenting in the kitchen, playing video games, and hanging out with stray animals.

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