Wellness WHEREVER You Are

Ours is a situation unlike times past - not so much the quarantine or even rationing of some household items, but in other ways, ironically because of "progress."  Globally, most of us have become accustomed to a level of convenience.  Naturally this level varies relative to several factors, but anyone reading these words can likely relate to the concept.  Now so many of these levels of liberty have been shifted significantly enough to raise the eyebrows of even the most level headed optimists among us.  

As I insist via the mission of this blog, I don't think anyone has a wellness solution that fits everyone equally or even effectively.  That said, I'd like to offer a little homespun wisdom for consideration as we revise our wellness scripts as relevant to the current state of the world.

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I've composed this acronym image for a reminder of things we should all really have as a regular practice anyway.  It's not revolutionary, but I think it is inspired, and I hope you can find something in it that brings hope.  Feel free to share this.  ScriptedWellness.com is not a monetized blog - I am doing this for the sake of anyone who happens upon it, sharing whatever I can because I believe it is all given for that sake.  If it helps one person, especially if you are that person, then it's all worth the time I've put into it.  

Be healthy WHEREVER you are (with informational hyperlinks):

Wash your hands.  This one's obvious and I find the need for reminders onerously redundant.

Hydrate.  Simply swapping one daily beverage for some water can do your body good. 

Exercise.  Gentle movement is key:  stretch, dance, walk (especially outdoors), light calisthenics. 

Rest.  Sleep is essential for resilient health of mind and body.

Eat your greens.  Everything from broccoli to seaweed, kale to cucumbers - just do it!

Visit forgotten passtimes.  Word search, crossword or jigsaw puzzles, jump rope, hopscotch...

Encourage one another.  Turn off the news and turn up the smiles - stress is an immunity killer.  

Resist undue panic.  Even while preparing for the worst, you can defiantly expect the best.

Jotting with Johnna:

• Whom do you know - especially considering elderly or other high-risk folks - you could offer to pick up groceries or deliver meals in the coming days?
• How many numbers on your phone have not been dialed in ages?  Maybe this is a great opportunity to catch up with a few of those people.  Make a list, make a call, mail a letter...
• When was the last time you played board games, cards, dominoes, or put together a jigsaw puzzle?  Perhaps you could dust off the Scrabble board or play a game of Twister with your kids.
• What unfinished projects - both work and play kinds of projects - are you now available to attack?
• Where might you take your dog for a walk in full sunlight, now that you have time to do so?

Remember:

There are many creative ways to keep your head and your health.  You are worthy of the time to be proactive in these pursuits; and you likely know at least one person whose life will be far less isolated and lonely if you include them, even if it's a simple phone call or handwritten letter.

Stay tuned.  Stay focused.  Stay well.