With the dawn of a new month, it’s time for a rejuvenating shift towards prioritising both your physical and mental wellbeing. As spring blossoms around us, it serves as a gentle reminder to reassess how we’ve been caring for ourselves amidst the hustle and bustle of life’s demands. Whether you’ve been buried under the weight of studies or simply caught up in the whirlwind of daily tasks, now is the perfect moment to hit the reset button.
My friends and I have embarked on a collective journey to revitalise our routines, and we’ve compiled a shared list of strategies to guide us through the month. Here are some ideas to inspire your own wellness journey:
Digital Detox: Consider temporarily bidding farewell to time-consuming apps like TikTok or imposing limits on your screen time. Me and my friends have opted to delete TikTok for the month because, as great as it is for entertainment and even educational purposes, we are losing too much of our time to this app and see it having a negative impact on our attention span. Also consider removing accounts on your social media you don’t feel are making a positive contribution to yourself.
Embrace Reading: Whether it is non-fiction or fiction or even just news articles, reading is a great way to stimulate your brain and offer a reprieve away from social media.
Prioritise Physical Activity: Incorporate daily workouts into your routine, whether it’s a brisk walk, a gym session, or rekindling your love for a sport. Numerous scientific studies have demonstrated the positive effects of regular physical activity on mental well-being through stress reduction, sleep improvement, and releasing endorphins.
Hydration Goals: Make a conscious effort to increase your water intake. A common recommendation is to aim for about 8 glasses of water per day, which is roughly 2 litres or half a gallon. Top tip: invest in a water bottle that you love to motivate you to drink throughout the day!
Alternatively there is a great app called “Water Reminder” where it keeps track of your daily water intake and sends you accountable notifications!
Optimise Your Sleep Schedule: Bid adieu to those late-night Netflix binges and embrace a consistent sleep routine. My friends and I have all opted for a 7am morning start and going to bed before 12am every night at the very latest. These work for us but of course can be modified to fit your schedule.
Screen-Free Bedtime: Banish screens from your pre-sleep ritual to promote restful sleep. Using screens before bed can have negative effects on your sleep quality and overall health. Instead, indulge in calming activities like reading, skincare, or sipping herbal tea. Whatever you do, keep away from screens before you try and rest to improve your sleep!
Journaling Journey: Schedule a time in your day, even just five minutes, to reflect back on your day, become more in touch with your daily emotions, and be appreciative of every day.
Remember, progress comes in all shapes and sizes. Whether you’re taking baby steps or making leaps and bounds, every effort towards self-improvement is worth celebrating. A good idea may be to start an April cleanse with your friends like I have to keep yourself and your friends accountable. Feel free to share your own wellness strategies below!
