Life is hectic. Life is stressful. All of us are searching for that sweet relief, but not all of us have unlimited funds to throw at those trendy self-care tactics and products that cost a fortune. Alive Explorations is here with solutions. Read on to learn some practical, budget-friendly ways to boost your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being!
1. Prioritize your finances
Few things can bring on stress like financial problems. Even if you make enough money to support your living situation, a lack of financial awareness and poor spending habits can put you in a tough position. Learn to create a budget that you can stick to, and it will make a world of difference for your overall well-being.
Along with finding ways that you can cut spending (e.g., canceling unnecessary subscriptions, cooking more often, avoiding credit cards, etc.), consider refinancing your house. By trading your current home loan for one with better terms, you can lower your interest rates, boost your credit score, or free up cash to use in other areas of your life.
2. Clean your room
Okay, so you’re not a teenager — we get it. But clutter is clutter no matter how old you are, and clutter is stressful. Devote a weekend to decluttering and deep cleaning your home, and feel the stress melt away. Then, come up with a simple cleaning routine that allows you to maintain a clean and organized living environment each day.
3. Unplug from social media
Spending too much time on social media can lead to poor sleep habits, low self-esteem, high stress levels, and many more negative effects on your well-being. Maximize the benefits of social media in your life (e.g., staying connected to loved ones, supporting your community, meeting new people, etc.) and minimize the drawbacks by limiting your screen time. Psychology Today suggests that sometimes unplugging completely can allow you to recharge and regain a healthy perspective!
4. Eat the rainbow
Veggies are good for you. Veggies are also pretty tasty, even if your tastebuds don’t recognize it yet. Replace some of the ultra-processed snack foods you’ve been eating with vegetables, and your body will be rewarded with tons of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants.
One easy way to accomplish this is by stocking up on frozen veggies, which make for convenient cooking. Over time, you’ll discover plenty of ways to make your veggies delicious.
5. Feed your fitness bug
Ah yes, here it is. You need to exercise. You don’t have to dive into a full-blown fitness plan that requires you to work relentlessly for seven days a week. But engaging in physical activity for 30 minutes, four days a week will do your mind, body, and soul good. Think of any activity you might enjoy — be it walking, running, yoga, a recreational sport — and don’t be afraid to try several different activities until you discover what works for you.
6. Hang out in nature
Spending time among God’s creation is one of the best ways to find restoration for your soul. It helps you to slow down, reflect on your life, and breathe in the goodness that surrounds you. In turn, Medical News Today notes that this reduces stress and provides your body with vitamin D. Go for a walk around the neighborhood, take a hiking trip over the weekend, or simply sit on the patio to reap the benefits.
7. Go to bed
Come on, you know it’s time to rest those weary eyes. You’ve reached the end of a long, eventful day. So why would you put your mind, body, and soul through the pains of staring at a screen or doing anything else that deprives you of much-needed sleep? Make sleep a priority in your daily routine, and you’ll experience less stress, make better decisions, be more productive, and reel in a ton of other awesome benefits!
You can start improving your health and well-being today. By incorporating these simple ideas into your life, you can enrich your mind, body, and soul without draining your bank account. There are plenty of other ways to achieve this as well, so keep researching budget-friendly self-care methods that could work for you!
Whether you’re doing well in life but want to ramp things up with a personal coach so you can really thrive and create consciously, or you feel like you’re just scraping by in life and think counseling can help build that strong foundation, Alive Explorations is here for you!
Schedule a free consultation as your next step toward committing to a better life: (804) 404-5593.
Post authored by Julia Merrill
