““My friends make me happy. The ones I connect well with and can depend on. I love being around people I know love me.”
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Taking charge of your health means taking charge of all aspects whether sexual, physical, or mental health. Each plays a key role. Previous sections of this guide have covered information about sexual and mental health, so what about physical health?
Maintaining good physical health habits can reduce stress, lower disease risk, and improve your general well-being. You’ve heard it all before about how a balanced diet, exercise, good sleep, and the right amount of water can make a difference and there’s a reason – it works! Diet doesn’t have to be a dirty word used for punishment, instead it is the choices you make about the foods you eat and the nutrition your body craves. Exercise doesn’t have to mean going to the gym, maybe it is a walk around the park or your neighborhood with a friend.
Whatever your routine, here’s a list of 8 practices that can add to your overall well-being:
Build healthy habits
Make good food choices
Drink water
Move your body
Practice mindfulness
Build Take a nap or get a full night’s sleep habits
Reach out to a friend
Reduce stress and seek professional help if necessary
“I really try to be in tune with my body. When something is wrong, I seek medical care. You have to know your body.”
TERYL LYNN
Resources for Wellness and Self Care
Your Healthiest Self: Wellness Toolkits
Published by the National Institutes of Health . Each person’s “healthiest self” is different. We have different bodies, minds, living situations, and people influencing our lives. Each area can impact your overall health. This means we each have a unique set of health needs. Use our wellness toolkits to find ways to improve your well-being…
Well Being Concepts from the CDC
Well-being is a positive outcome that is meaningful for people and for many sectors of society, because it tells us that people perceive that their lives are going well. Good living conditions (e.g., housing, employment) are fundamental to well-being. Tracking these conditions is important for public policy. Well-being generally includes global judgments of life satisfaction…