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12 Ways to Nourish Your Body and Mind 

Changing your lifestyle and nutrition habits can be difficult, and cravings can rear their ugly heads when you are sad, stressed or bored. Instead of filling the void with food, here are 12 ways to nourish your body and mind.

It’s easy to become overwhelmed by and obsessed with food — what you’re eating, what you’re not eating, what you’d rather be eating — and to start labeling foods as “good” and “bad,” healthy and not healthy, inflammatory and anti-inflammatory.

While we believe what you do and do not put in your body is extremely important to your well-being, we also believe that it’s only part of what keeps you healthy

Write

Whether it’s an email to a friend, a journal entry, a blog post, fiction or nonfiction, writing offers amazing therapeutic benefits. Writing can help you process complicated feelings and emotions, give your body and mind an opportunity to release negativity, keep your mind sharp, increase communication skills, help you understand yourself better, be more sympathetic and empathetic, occupy idle hands and connect with the world around you. You don’t have to be good at it or show anyone what you’re writing. The act of writing itself is nourishing all on its own.

Read

There is no doubt about the benefits of reading to body and mind, but did you know that reading has therapeutic benefits akin to talk therapy? It’s called bibliotherapy, and it’s one of the three therapies used in SELF ReClaimed. For the greatest benefit, choose reading material that brings joy and expands the mind.

Take a walk

Besides all of the physical benefits of walking, taking a walk gives your body and mind time to relax, reflect, break out of routine, see something new, be alone or spend time with a partner, commune with nature and step away from screens. If it’s cold, bundle up and enjoy the brisk winter air. If you’re someplace warm, try walking barefoot to soak up some of the Earth’s healing energy.

Do a jigsaw puzzle

While jigsaw puzzles offer actual cognitive benefits, they’re also a great way to unwind, spend time with family, move away from screens, and engage the brain while simultaneously giving it a break. If you don’t like jigsaw puzzles, try logic puzzles, sudoku, crosswords, Rubik’s Cube, etc.

Play with a child

A lot can be learned from children. They’re unapologetic about who they are, they find wonder in the simplest of things, they love fully, and they judge little. Taking a break from your busy day to play with cars, color, build with Lego, dress up or make believe can lift your spirits and remind me you of the small beautiful things in your life.

Visit with an elderly person

With years of life experience comes great wisdom. Visiting an elderly person can give you insight into what’s most important and teach you how to be more grateful. Ask questions, get to know them, and really listen to all they have to share. It’s possible you will be the bright spot in their day, as well.

Go for a drive

Turn on your favorite tunes, podcast or audiobook and drive somewhere or nowhere. The active, forward motion of driving can provide motivation, boost ambition and lead you to new places. It’s also a great time to think and dream and sing. Just be sure to drive safely and maintain awareness of those around you.

Call a friend

There are many ways to communicate with one another, but sometimes there’s just nothing better than physically talking to someone. Even if you haven’t seen or heard from them in a while, a phone call lets someone know you’re thinking of them. It takes little effort to build real connections that nourish your body and mind.

Take yourself to dinner and a movie

It might sound crazy to go to dinner and a movie by yourself, but it can be quiet empowering and nourishing. If you find yourself stressed and overwhelmed, give this one a try. You may be surprised by the result

Create something

Art has been scientifically proven to improve one’s well-being. You don’t have to be artistic to benefit from tapping into your creativity. Whether it’s sewing, knitting, painting, sculpting, photography, filmmaking, dancing, drawing or even doodling on a napkin, creation is part of who you are as a human being.

Cry

Did you know that crying is a literal hormone release? Sometimes all you need is a good cry to help release pent-up anger, stress or negativity. Put on a sad movie, read an emotional book or become nostalgic. Crying is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Laugh

Laughter doesn’t cure all illnesses, but it certainly helps! Watch a funny movie or TV show, hang out with your giggliest friend or, if all else fails, watch some cat videos or compilations of people slipping on ice. Your body and mind will be nourished, guarantee

By choosing just one of these activities, you can nourish your body and mind.

Want to learn how to make real and lasting changes for your health? Click on the links and learn more about Shape ReClaimed and Functional Medicine and how it will help you regain your health!

Click Here to schedule your appointment with Dr. Cindy!

Written by:
Dr. Cindy Jakubiec
Published on:
February 19, 2022

Categories: Blog

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