By Jana

Physical wellness is something that many strive to achieve, but putting it into practice isn’t easy. Data from the World Health Organization notes that one in four adults do not meet the global recommended physical activity levels. While this can result from various reasons, it shows how many people miss out on physical wellness’s many health advantages. Often, the effort of sticking to a diet or exercising regularly seems unappealing or laborious, even though many are aware of the benefits they bring to overall well-being.

If you’re someone who wants to boost your health but still feel held back, here are some ways you can shift your mindset for improved physical wellness:

Ditch all-or-nothing thinking

When you’re just starting with your Physical Wellness Journey, you may be falling into the trap of believing that your efforts aren’t enough. You might have this ideal image of what being active or fit looks like, and if you aren’t living up to it, you’re failing. The opposite extreme would be pushing yourself too hard to meet that standard, which can lead to discouragement when it becomes too hard to keep up. This all-or-nothing mindset can be harmful to your progress. You’re teetering in between perfect or incredibly terrible, and that can cause you to give up easily.

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Instead of all-or-nothing thinking, it helps to see things in grays. It may not feel like much if you’re going on 30-minute daily walks for exercise, but this kind of movement is better than none at all, even if it feels minimal compared to an hour at the gym. If your workout schedule gets disrupted, don’t forgo exercise or overcompensate, find a middle ground. That can be dispersing in a few minutes of exercise throughout the day instead of all at once if you don’t have the time to work out. Avoiding extremes can make physical wellness much easier on yourself and more feasible.

Focus on sustainability

If you’ve ever wanted to go on a wellness journey, you’ve likely seen all sorts of diets or exercises circulating online, claiming to be the best way to lose weight or get fit. But putting them into practice isn’t easy and doesn’t always work. Instead of feeling discouraged that these one-size-fits-all methods don’t work, pursue what feels best for you personally.

Finding what works for you helps keep fitness efforts sustainable and effective. If you can mold your exercise and eating habits to suit your unique needs, schedule, lifestyle, and more, you’re more likely to stay on track and see long-lasting results. Even weight loss programs have shifted to the goal of making weight loss personal and achievable in the long term. Rather than guaranteeing quick results, these programs focus on building healthy habits designed to fit around your lifestyle. Shifting to a sustainable approach can help you stay consistent and make your physical wellness journey feel more enjoyable instead of being a chore.

Focusing on moving forward rather than feeling bogged down by failures will make it much easier for you to bounce back and get back on track to improving your physical wellness again
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Avoid negativity

It’s inevitable to hit roadblocks or setbacks on your physical wellness journey. You might gain back a few pounds or skip a few days at the gym, and that’s completely normal. However, it can be easy to slip into a mindset of negativity when these things happen. Rather than dwell on the setbacks, embrace and accept that they are all part of the process. Be compassionate to yourself and use these moments as fuel to stay strong and committed. Focusing on moving forward rather than feeling bogged down by failures will make it much easier for you to bounce back and get back on track to improving your physical wellness again.

If you’re having trouble adopting this mindset, incorporating positive affirmations into your daily life can challenge negative or hurtful thoughts. Write these positive phrases down in a journal, repeat them to yourself before bed, or create a vision board to visualize your goals clearly and encourage yourself to reach them.

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