Heart, Mind & Body: 3 Things You Should Be Doing

Contributed by Ryan Peterson.

Your overall health should be your main priority. One minor setback in your health can be devastating, and not just physically. Occasionally, however, the thought of ‘doing what we should’ by going to the gym and eating celery sticks might become extremely boring and repetitive, causing us to slip up and fall into bad lifestyle habits. If you want to improve your mental, emotional, and physical health, there are things that you can incorporate into your daily routine. This list of fun and healthy activities is a great place to start.

Make your minder work harder.

It’s not uncommon for people who work regular 9 to 5 jobs to have days where they feel like crying because their work is so exhausting. In order to reduce the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s or Dementia later in life, it is critical that we keep our minds active throughout our lives. Make it a point to keep your mind sharp by participating in various activities, such as an escape room or puzzles and crosswords. 

There are plenty of mind training games you can use completely free online – and you can find solutions for your connectivity or computer issues yourself – without involving the kids for as long as possible!

Challenges that you wouldn’t otherwise encounter can be overcome by either working alone or in a group. As a bonus, you’ll be having a good time while doing it!

Enjoy a romantic evening.

We often overlook the importance of spending quality time with our spouses in the midst of our hectic schedules. Sparks can easily be extinguished or even turned into resentment if you’re not careful. You and your partner should take time out every now and then to reconnect and catch up on lost time due to work, children, and other responsibilities. Allowing yourself to love and be loved is beneficial to the heart, body, and mind.

Involve the kids

In the end, it’s understandable that you’re always so concerned about your children’s well-being that you tend to overlook your own well-being. If you don’t want to feel guilty about taking time for yourself, why not involve your children in your daily routines? Listed here are a few suggestions for activities kids could participate in:

• Swimming, walking, and even throwing a ball around in the park are all excellent forms of exercise.

• Involve them in the preparation and cooking of dinner. The more a child is involved in the process of making an item, the more likely they are to eat it. To ensure you get the nutrients you need, let everyone pick their favorite vegetable.

• Relaxation is important for everyone, whether you’re young, old, or in between. Allow your children to join you in your downtime activities, such as meditation or simply watching television, to help you unwind.

As you can see, simple things like this can easily help keep your heart, mind and body intact for as long as possible.