So, what does wellness really look like? Here’s a second installment of all the ways I think wellness can show up in your life. (If you missed part one, head here!) If you find yourself in complaint mode, pay attention to what triggers you and set up healthy boundaries so that you can distance yourself from things that aren’t serving your physical and mental health. That way, you’ll have more room for the things that make the cut on your gratitude list. Swapping out inflammatory food and drinks that don’t love you back with nutrient-dense foods that do isn’t “toxic diet culture”; it’s another form of healthy boundaries. It’s also respecting your body enough to fuel it with the things it loves. Studies have shown that helping others1 can give you a sense of purpose, improve your mental health, and bring about a sense of connection. Choose a cause you love, and carve out time in your life to volunteer or donate. Remember, helping others doesn’t always have to be at the expense of your time and values. Healthy boundaries are vital to your health, but they shouldn’t stop you from participating in helping the greater good—whatever that looks like for you. So, next time you feel anything, give yourself room to really feel it. Journaling, crying, and even screaming, can all be ways to let out your emotions so that you can move on to the next stage of healing: resolution. Chances are, facing conflicts head-on as we talked about earlier will be a lot easier once you’ve identified your emotions and had time to explore them with yourself (and a trusted counselor)! A cutting-edge nutrition deep dive taught by 20+ top health & wellness experts
