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Physical Wellness is taking proper care of ourselves so that our bodies can function properly and optimally. It encompasses several important components such as: exercise, healthy eating habits, positive body image and proper sleep patterns.
Regular exercise helps to build your muscles, strengthen your tendons and ligaments, and improve your heart rate. Exercise has been proven to positively impact our mental health as well!
Eating a healthy, balanced diet is a terrific way to nourish your body. But did you know that the food we eat can also influence our mental health too?
Having a healthy body image means you understand that the way you look does not reflect on the value that you have as a person. Health and beauty come in all different shapes and sizes!
According to Harvard Medical School, sleep disruption "wreaks havoc in the brain, impairing thinking and emotional regulation."
Not exactly sure how much sleep you may need? Check this out to get a better idea!
Here's a deeper dive with a discussion on how sleep actually helps the brain to work more efficiently.
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