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One of the best places to do holistic activities is with Mother Nature. Nothing beats a clean, green, and lush environment while I do my yoga practice. This is why I recently launched a joint venture and designed a business model that would transform idle lands into sustainable agro-eco and wellness tourism destinations. We want people to take time to unplug from the rat race and reconnect with Mother Earth.
Nature wellness is wherein we establish environmental-friendly surroundings. It emphasizes that nature aids in our journey towards our optimum level of life.
Have you noticed that whenever Mother Nature is sick, we get sick too? Our quality of life is closely tied with how we actively take care of Mother Nature.
Now, let us count the little ways we can contribute to saving the planet.
Taking walks
Cycling
4Rs= Reduce, Reuse, Re-think, Recycle
Conserving energy and water by turning them off when not in use
Support local farmers by purchasing fresh produce — organic if possible
No need to print if not needed
Learn more about environmental issues and know how to be part of the remedy
Mother Nature is our great source of refuge and inspiration. She is also a reflection on how we put importance on ourselves. If we don’t take good care of our environment, it also comes back to us. We get sick and get exposed to many environmental hazards.
A green planet promotes wellness. It helps us find our balance and reach our peak performance.
One way to practice mindfulness is through the food we eat. Mindful eating is wherein we make better and healthier food choices, and listen to our body’s limits when it comes to eating. It isn’t here to stop us from our favorites, but it reminds us to take everything in moderation.
Mindful eating has a lot of perks. The first thing we learn is to listen to our bodies’ hunger cues. We only eat when our bodies want to, and make sure to eat what we can.
Second, we prevent distracted eating. One primary example is eating while watching TV. We tend not to watch how much we are eating and get surprised that we have finished off a large bag of chips by ourselves.
Third, we become conscious of the food we eat. Instead of stuffing ourselves with junk food, we find healthy alternatives. Many restaurants are offering healthy options too. You can choose from their menu, depending on your diet.
Fourth, we get to express gratitude and connect. Food is one of the best ways to bond and socialize with others. Nothing beats spending quality time with great people and great food.
Cooking and giving food out is a great way to show appreciation and gratitude. We show how much we care by making careful selections that are healthy yet delicious at the same time.
If you haven’t tried mindful eating yet, why not start it now? You can also do it by elevating all your senses while savoring not just the taste but the full dining experience. Push it a little further by consulting a professional to help you make better, tastier, and more nourishing meals!
Let’s talk and pave our journey towards peak performance by the way we nourish our bodies!
Did you know that wellness programs in workplaces serve as a win-win for both employees and employers? Organizations that put their employees’ well-being first are often rewarded with higher productivity, closer workplace bonds, and reduced absenteeism.
There are times wherein workplace wellness hits roadblocks along the way. Here are some of those roadblocks, and what can we do to overcome them.
Not Having Enough Time
One of the most challenging things workers face is a lack of time. There are simply times when tasks are daunting, and cause a lot of pressure. And of course, we cannot force them to stay beyond office hours.
What we can do is slowly introduce and incorporate habits during company time. For example, dedicate a 15-minute wellness break. It is when employees can do some light stretching or mindfulness exercises. You can also conduct short breathwork or presencing before the start of meetings. It’ll give workers the much-needed focus and boost they need to combat energy dips.
Not Enough Funding
It can be challenging to introduce wellness when there are also financial constraints. The company has to work on how much budget they have allotted. To ensure funding, be sure that leaders must advocate for making opportunities happen and catch the interest of workers. On the other hand, I have seen employee-driven initiatives that didn't cost the company a single centavo — just moral support and recognition of those who volunteered to spearhead the project.
Not communicating enough
When introducing wellness programs, we have to make sure goals are clear and well-defined. It has to be designed based on the profile and real needs of our workforce. There may be times when we need to create separate programs for different age groups, gender, or even marital status. Make sure to collect feedback for further improvements to the program.
Roadblocks may be challenging, but no need to worry. With proper planning and communication, the pathway towards wellness will be more engaging and enjoyable. Let us grow our wings and fly together to fulfillment.
