How to Manage Your Health and Wellbeing In 2023?

Posted on January 9, 2023, by Nyasha Denhere

We are all happy that we have seen this new year, but it will be much better if we get into a healthier version of ourselves. Everyone needs to be healthy, but if we are to check around, more than 80% of adults are suffering mentally, emotionally, and physically.

There is a significant role that we must play in improving our health. The moment you give up on yourself is the same time your health will drastically deteriorate. Who else can do that for you if you do not care for yourself? No one! Remember that you are the master of both your physical and mental health.

I know, someone is saying this:

Ok, yes, I am the master of my health, so what should I do to enhance it?

Here are the tips for a better life:

Change your mindset: One of the most important things to do is to change your perspective. For example, if you are sick, see yourself improving, not dying. So if this happens, you will start looking at ways to improve your physical and mental health.

Healthy diets: one of the ways is to change your diet. Yes, it’s true, the shift from unhealthy to healthy, nutritious food. This type of food is found in a balanced diet. Make it a point to include fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, and lean meat in your dishes to have a balanced diet. All these food sources must be in equal proportion. Some food sources that can help you improve your health are microgreens and smoothies made from organically sourced fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and herbs. It’s wise to prepare your smoothies at home so that you are 100% sure that you are using organic products.

Exercising: No remedy can beat exercising, and the best and most affordable way is by walking. Make it a point that you walk at least twice a week. What surprises me is that some people do not appreciate that they are better off walking than driving. Walking, especially in a forest, you will experience the touch of nature, your mind will be relieved, and even your thinking capacity can improve. During the just-ended holidays, we spent some time in the village. This was an excellent opportunity to hike and experience a better environment in the mountains and forests. The sound of birds chirping brought a sense of peacefulness to us. Some people enjoy cycling, which also gives them peace of mind and physical since they will burn fat in this process.

Reading: Make it a point to read fascinating fiction or even real stories. Reading can relax your mind and help you think outside the box. Nowadays, life has been made easy, and you can listen to audiobooks while doing other things like walking or driving.

Writing: This is a technique that I use if I want to fight depression and stress. I am an introvert, so when I write, I write as if I am talking to someone. In my writing, I seem to be in a dialogue with someone, even though I am alone. So what happens is I exchange words as if I am talking to a real person. So at the end of the day, I get relieved, and if I am angry with someone, my anger is relieved, and I create peace in my mind and silently create peace with my offender. This technique has worked for me for quite an extended period. Many people are always surprised when I do not react when there is a need for a severe verbal reaction. They do not understand that I respond with a pen and paper, leave my anger on paper, and even ask for forgiveness on paper. This clears my mind and heart. Instead of praying verbally to God, I write what I am thinking. Writing is important because it allows us to think twice so, at the end of the day, we do not say things that are not necessarily leading us to create peace with the community around us and inside ourselves.

Games: You can also enhance your mental health through games that you like and play them with people who appreciate your company. I like chess a lot, so when I am feeling the pressure, I usually go on my laptop and play chess for even an hour, or I can even invite other people so that we can play together. This is very helpful to me because it clears my stress. So what I can tell you is look for a game that you can play alone with a computer, which at times can shape your brain but at the same time renew your mind.

Music: Learn to select the type of music that makes you happy. Do not choose the kind of music that makes you cry. I usually do not want to listen to music or videos that remind me of my dirt, miserable and painful past. Listening to such music means you are trying to bring your history into the present. Trying to forget something you deliberately invited into your mind is tough, so the best way to avoid past pain is to listen to music that will make your blood flow with joy and happiness.

Socializing with others: You can also be better off talking to people who appreciate your presence. This is a technique used by outgoing people. When you share your problems and happiness with others, you get to know strategies that can be used to overcome specific issues.

Being alone: There is a time when you do not need anyone around you, and you will be at peace alone. When people try to come to you, you feel very lonely in a group of people. So this drains your energy, and you can even feel like an outcast. You end up feeling sick when other people are around, and the best therapy is to be alone, even if other people can label you crazy. At times I find it easier to be alone than to be in the company of many people who do not add value to my life.