5 Ways to Celebrate Women’s Health Month
The goal of Women’s Health Month
is to empower women to make our health and wellness a priority. Taking control of our health leads to us feeling and looking our best, and in turn, being our best in all other aspects of our lives.
There are five tips that I would like to share with you to help you make the most of Women’s Health Month. It is my hope that you are able to take these ideas and truly run with them, flourish, and let May be the month that you take charge of your life as the fierce, female that you are!
Schedule (& keep) your doctor’s appointments - Whether it is an annual well-woman visit, preventative screenings, or just your regular check-ups, GO! If you’re like me, you may have put off or postponed appointments you had scheduled last year during the height of the pandemic. Well, take the time now to reschedule them.
Get moving & stay active - Reestablish a routine, find a new hobby, even reignite an old passion. There are still so many online fitness options, and even in-person activities are resuming. But, remember, you don’t even have to leave the house… do laps in the backyard, go for swim in the pool, take your stairs, or do some leg lifts in the kitchen while you cook!
Make healthier food choices - We all love good food! Enjoy it! But, also strive to make healthier version of those favorite foods and drinks. Incorporate more fruits, vegetables, and water into your daily meals and snacks.
Don’t forget your mental health - The term “self-care” is becoming almost overused or even made to be more complicated than it needs to be. But, it truly includes tasks as simple as resting, reading, longer showers, listening to podcasts, going for a drive, or my pandemic favorite: sitting in my car in the driveway! No lie, this was one of my best actions taken to get a moment alone time and clarity. Hey, we do what we’ve gotta do!
Avoid unhealthy behaviors - These behaviors can rear their ugly heads in the form of relationships, thoughts, and excessive smoking, drinking, and overeating. It’s important to enjoy life, food, people, and entertainment, but all of it should be done in moderation or appropriately. and, only you as an individual knows what the proper amount is for yourself.