Many wellness programs focus on improving overall health by examining several components of your life at once. Whether you are looking to incorporate wellness into your work life or your personal life, using a holistic approach will help you to create a lifestyle that can be maintained.
Step 1
Perform a wellness assessment. Evaluate the varying components that ultimately affect health: eating habits, activity levels, medical concerns or mental health needs.
Step 2
Develop an eating plan. An eating plan doesn't equate to dieting. Use the eating habit assessment to address any deficiencies in eating patterns that should be changed. To make healthy eating more interesting, try eating more colorful veggies and leaner proteins, limiting eating out to special occasions, incorporating whole grains, drinking plenty of water every day, avoiding impulsive food purchases and finding new recipes.
Step 3
Develop an exercise or activity plan. Research options for a gym membership or try out some low-cost activities, such as doing yoga or running at a local park or forest preserve. Commit to doing the activity on a regular basis (for example, two times during the week and at least once during the weekend).
Step 4
Incorporate moral support into the wellness plan. Utilizing support can happen anytime, not just when there is a challenge but also in addressing stress or anxiety. Consider finding a therapist or counselor as an impartial resource. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free benefit offered by some employers. EAPs typically include referrals to counselors.
Step 5
Schedule some "fun time." Find an enjoyable activity to take a break from work, school. Because fun is part of a good wellness program, too.
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