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It\u2019s a lifelong practice we hear about every day. Marketers love to use the term wellness in their advertising because they know it will get consumers to perk up and, likely, purchawse their products. It\u2019s a lifelong journey which makes it a marathon and not a sprint. But what is wellness and why is it important?<\/p>\n
Wellness is an enormous term which really means \u201cfinding your groove\u201d in a healthy way. For some that means getting off the couch and exercising. For others it can mean changing your diet and taking vitamins. Still, for some it can mean finding the time to practice gratitude and self-care. So, when we talk about a wellness practice, we are talking about several things, many of which begin in the same place.<\/p>\n
We interviewed over two dozen coaches and learned just why wellness is so important. First, it keeps us young and healthy. It\u2019s also a great stress-reducer and finally, it helps us engage our creative side. Almost every coach we interviewed said it was important to create a personal wellness practice that begins with gratitude.<\/p>\n
Gratitude. It\u2019s something we feel when we say thank you or that we appreciate something or someone, but it goes far deeper than that. Gratitude is in our inner spirit and something many of us must take the time to think about. We need to become active participants in the practice of gratitude and take just five minutes each day to realize and give conscious thought to what we are grateful for.<\/p>\n
One thing we can all be thankful for is the opportunity to be authentic with ourselves and with each other. Stop and smell the roses. Take time to play tennis with your child (I did that just today) or cook a meal for a friend that needs some extra support. Whatever your authentic moment is, take the time to luxuriate in it.<\/p>\n
My authentic moment came today when I spoke to someone that is just getting over cancer. I was concerned and somewhat afraid but a cheerleader at heart, I simply listened. That\u2019s right, I listened. It was certainly the most important and authentic moment of my day. And when it comes to wellness, being authentic takes the pressure off us. It gives each of us a chance to connect with our inner selves and realize just how important we are.<\/p>\n
By celebrating ourselves this way, we are also able to channel our inner strength. Speaking of embracing our strengths on a wellness journey, our coaches suggest these \u201chacks\u201d to make the road less bumpy and the ride far more fun.<\/p>\n
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