When you’re feeling down or stuck in an unhealthy rut, you may think it’s impossible to finally get well.
But that couldn’t be further from the truth. No matter what your schedule is like or how you usually spend your free time, there are wonderful ways to help.
Like, how? We’re glad you asked! Here are five simple things you can do today to improve your wellbeing.
1. Spend Time With Loved Ones
Spending time with loved ones is an easy way to improve your wellbeing immediately.
When you are around those you love and who love you, you can relax and be yourself. You can talk about your feelings and not worry about being judged.
And more than anything, family and friends just want to help! They can share advice and insights you may never have thought of and that help YOU in your specific situation.
Call a loved one and see if they can come over to cook dinner with you or invite them out for a coffee. Odds are, they are just as anxious as you are to spend time with someone wonderful.
2. Join a Virtual Book Club
This is a wellbeing idea that combines several positive activities in one.
Joining a virtual book club keeps you social, helps you commit to reading more, and improves your creativity, all without leaving your home. As long as you don’t stress out about finishing a book in time, it can be a lot of fun.
Ans you never know, maybe you’ll make a bunch of great new friends in the process!
3. Experiment With Cannabis
Recreational use of cannabis is becoming more and more accepted. Now, don’t get us wrong, we ARE NOT saying to dull any emotional pain you may have with a recreational substance.
But cannabis use can relieve physical pain, so much so that medical marijuana is legal in most states.
If your wellbeing is threatened by chronic pain, you should definitely consult a marijuana doctor. They may be able to get you a medical marijuana card that allows you to legally purchase marijuana in your state.
Veriheal details how you can access a medical marijuana card in Florida as one example here.
4. Write Your Cares Away
Journaling is a smart hobby to take up, especially if you want to improve your wellbeing immediately. All it takes is a pad and pen and a few minutes out of your day.
Consider all the things that are affecting your health and wellness. You may not come up with an immediate solution to your problems, but writing out what ails you is sure to take some weight off your shoulders.
If you’re still stymied on ideas of what to write, start with your life goals. This will give you the opportunity to really visualize where you want to be in your life. That in turn can help you better plan how you spend your time.
Journaling also induces creativity, which may just help you out of future problems. It’s really a win, win, win!
5. Go Outside
Spending time outdoors is a simple way to instantly improve your wellbeing.
There are so many benefits to it:
- Get your heart rate up
- Get your blood pumping to your brain
- Improve your creativity
- Clears your mind
- Boosts your immunity, thanks to vitamin D from sunlight
And best of all, going outside is free of charge and pretty much accessible to everyone at all times.
You can also combine spending time outdoors with a couple of our other tips.
Invite friends and family along on a hike, be it in the mountains or just the urban junge. Bring your journal along with you and scribble down your thoughts while relaxing beneath the shade of a tree.
Conclusion
There you have it, the five simple things you do today to improve your wellbeing! These are simple and immediate solutions that cost little to no money to try.
The next time you feel you feel your mood needs a boost, try one or two of these tips. You may just be surprised how quickly you feel better when you put yourself first and do something healthful.
I’m a 20-something stay-at-home mother and wife. I have an amazing husband, a beautiful daughter, two loving dogs, and a lazy cat. I wouldn’t change my life for anything! I love to read, listen to music, cook and blog!
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