Holistic Health
2021 > 2020

2020, is the year to remember for lifetime by all of us . It taught us to get strengthen physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually and financially as well. Many started to adopt steps towards some of these, and really got good at it....Now they must be on their path to get better at other areas. But,I also came across few who devastated completely in one area, but because of their other strong areas they could get hope to reboot themselves. WHO organization therefore defined HEALTH as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Now looking at this point from my professional experience. Most of the time people who comes to me for meal plan and nutrition coaching are looking at this from just physical health angle i.e weight loss/weight gain, diabetes management, hormonal balance digestive issue. Same applies with exercise training. But after understanding more about the person we come across that real problem lies in disturbance in sleep cycle, anxiety, low self esteem, stress, confusion. So they either give up quickly, are irregular or bounce back to original health issues. ( This used to be a issues with me also, and still its a work in progress. So while writing its a reminder to me also. )

Below are the Daily Habits that I acquired over these years and helping me to keep on improving all areas of holistic health mentioned above.

If you are the one who is looking to start diet disciplinary, exercise training, having any fitness goal, wanted to go one notch higher than current fitness or confused where to start being fit and healthy, these steps can be your navigator.

1. Pranayama Practice at least once a day.
2. Meditation Every day.
3. Physical Exercise 150 minutes weekly ( Aerobic + Anaerobic activity along with static and dynamic stretches )
4. Hydrate Body with plain water. ( Recommendation varies, but t least 2 liter a day to start with )
5. Include all food groups daily.  ( Recommendation varies )
6. Taking organic nutrition supplement, especially antioxidant and essential nutrients. ( Recommendation varies )
7. Keep away digital media (TV, Mobile, and Laptop) one hour before going to sleep and 1 hour after getting up. You can use this time to do pranayama practice and meditation.
8. Sleep max by 10.30-11pm. 6 to 8 hours deep sleep/ dreamless sleep is required.
9. Quality time along with positive discussion with your family and friends.
10. Review current day and plan next day considering meal and exercise routine. 
11. Listening to spiritual /+ life coach/+ health coach at least 15 minutes every day 
12. Reading self help/spiritual guru's/ life coach's book. At least 15 minute
13. Track monthly progress in terms of bowel movement, energy levels, peace of mind, sound sleep, body weight, body measurements, knee and lower back strength
14. Follow Daily Skin care routine of clean, hydrate and protect.
15. Do some nature trail. At least once in 2-3 months.

These steps are points. Navigation/ Sequencing/ Prioritization of these steps needs customized approach depending on where that person stands today and where he wants to go.

Wishing you and your family to have healthier, happier and wealthier year 2021.

Disclaimer : This blog is informative, its application must be done under the guidance of a health professional.