Adulting, this quirky term us millennial folks curated because that's what we do. There's many things I've done that are considered adulting, one of them is embracing wellness. As a youth, I was focused on losing weight and getting the prescription medicine needed to clear my eczema. It was more about making my outward appearance better. But now, I'm realizing my body, mind and spirit need to be well. It's interesting how I came to this realization too.
Ok so another adulting thing I do is listen to podcasts, particularly The Friend Zone. One of the hosts is a YouTuber by the name of HeyFranhey. She does the wellness segment of the podcast. There were so many random tips for sleep, morning routine, journaling, and just things outside of diet and exercise that we're typically taught to work on. This expanded my idea of taking care of myself. Wellness isn't just eating right and getting in a gym session and I'm finally conceptualizing this. Another way I realized I should incorporate wellness is by the drastic changes my body experiences.
In short time periods like a week or month, I'd either lose a lot of weight, gain a lot of weight, have clear skin, have scarred skin, strong or weak nails, et. Then I would reflect back on my lifestyle on those particular weeks. The weeks I was slimmer with clearer skin were the weeks I was walking to work, avoiding junk food and drinking lots of water. The weeks I was heavier and had flared eczema were the weeks I was stagnant, drinking alcohol, and not only eating poorly, but late and in gross amounts. That's when I realized your body heals itself and fast! It wants to but we have to give it the right tools. When I was younger I played sports and used this topical ointment containing steroids to stay smaller and clear my skin. But that isn't wellness. That's a quick fix for the root issue: my diet is poor. I have finally learned I have to take responsibility of what I put into my body, so the outward will improve itself long term.
Other ways I've promoted wellness outside of my physical is through friendships. I am proud to say I've disconnected with people who were toxic, draining or discouraging. Poor friendships lead to poor choices whether conscious or subconscious. I've also started affirming. A gem in my New Day Church community, Scarly, lead a growth group session about letting go of shame. It was such a powerful and healing course. She was big on affirmations and we did a lot in that group. Since then I've made sure to speak life, claim success, and reject negative words. "My words have POWER!" I've also authenticated my communication when praying/ meditating. Growing up in the church I heard how people prayed and many people try to sophisticate and fabricate their prayers. Forget that. I talk to God exactly how I feel the sentiment and I know God appreciates it because God already knows how I thought it; so no point in trying to impress God. Also talking aloud in prayer and sitting comfortably has made prayer a more routine part of my life. There are so many ways to remain well and you'll know when you are; because you'll feel great and lifted.
The body is a powerful, wonderful, potent thing. I look at the family before me and they live long lives. Lives that they've been physically and mentally able to enjoy. That long life is available and waiting for me. But I must do what they did, I must take care of this vessel. I have to show it love, appreciation, and just wellness.
So adulting has been looking great for me and I cannot wait to see how I evolve as I engage in more wellness.
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