Wellness Checklist
 
Maintaining a healthy state of personal wellness includes giving daily attention to the nurturance of our bodies, our minds, our moods and our spiritual life. The following list includes daily behaviors that promote health:
  • Eat three balanced meals a day.
  • Eat one meal a day with the gathered family (Turn off TV and minimize telephone interruptions).
  • Sleep long enough each night to feel rested.
  • Monitor caffeine intake (Caffeine intake after 12:00 noon can disrupt REM sleep).
  • Monitor daily stress level.
  • Take your full lunch hour.
  • Take exercise breaks during the day.
    • Walk several flights of stairs for exercise.
    • Take a walk around the parking lot.
    • Take a short walk outdoors, breathe the air, observe the colors in the sky and watch the birds.
  • Exercise 30 minutes a day beyond exercise breaks.
  • Participate in a faith community.
  • Set aside time each day for prayer and devotion.
  • Call or write a friend.
  • Spend some time with a good book or with a hobby.