On my way to a Holistic Nutritionist Certification, I have learned to live and see the whole person by nourishing mind, body, and soul. Each area affects the other, everything is interconnected. We don’t live in a bubble.
If you are trying to heal, recover, or rebuild, it is very important that you focus your attention on the …
Mind
- social/emotional
- Recognize the emotion or emotions that you are having. Lean into the feelings. When we ignore the emotion, it may help in the short term, but it will always come back.
- positive mindset- healthy mind controls our actions with the practice of…
- gratitude
- meditation
- mindfulness
Body
- physical
- build exercise into your daily life; housework, gardening, park and walk, climb stairs
- The more ‘natural’ the physical activity, the longer you will be able to sustain
- eat well – nourish your body with the Daily Dozen and plant based focused meals
- sleep needs to be a priority- create a bedtime ritual
- candles
- essential oil spray
- journaling/gratitude
- reading
- No electronics
- connection to nature and grounding
- walk barefoot
- focus on your senses
- get outside
- Use, make, or purchase natural non-toxic products
- Thieves and tea tree are great antibacterial, nontoxic essential oils
- vinegar
- baking soda
- lemon
Sun Salutation
sleep rituals
Intentions
Grounding
Eat the Rainbow
Soul
- spirituality
- living a life aligned with your core values
- meaningful contributions and relationships
- intentionality
Small changes can make a Huge difference toward a Deeply Holistic Lifestyle.
- make a committed change
- exercise – 40 minutes intense or 90 moderate
- eat real food
- focus on how you want to feel
- enjoy the outdoors
- recharge with good sleep
- do what you love
- be active (11,000 steps)
- listen to your body
- stay in the emotion
- self prioritize
- break from social media
- forgive yourself
- balance the pace and intensity of your life
