Physical Wellness
The resources here explore many aspects of physical health from sleep to movement to eating and everything in between.
Relaxation and Sleep
Four Surprising Ways to Get a Better Night’s Sleep
Breathing Exercises
Written instructions for multiple breathing exercises
Nutrition and health
Balancing Your Food Plate
While necessary diet is different for everyone (often depending on the foods we grew up eating, genetic differences, and current health-related issues), here is some general information on a healthy and balanced diet.
Health Strategies from Black Mental Wellness
Includes 5 Tips for Healthier Eating, Healthy Eating Resources, and a handout about Physical Activity Goals
Directory of Free and Charitable Clinics
Tool for finding free clinics nationally
Movement
Create a Circuit Home Workout
Take your pick from this list of exercises
Shoulder Stretches and Exercises
Short exercises and stretches for your rotator cuff (an important set of muscles and tendons in your shoulders). You might have been sitting in front of a computer for a long time today or earlier this week. It is helpful to stretch from time to time as you work. This set of exercises might be a welcome break for your shoulders, neck, and back.
