Prioritizing our overall wellness is key for maintaining our health. A recent survey from California Almonds conducted among 6,000 U.S. adults (18+ years) found that most American adults (64%) consider wellness an important part of our lives, but less than half (47%) admit to practicing wellness rituals daily. In the same survey, almost all agree that feeling refreshed (57%), happy (56%), energized (52%), and – above all – good about ourselves (68%) are the key benefits of wellness routines. While we recognize why it’s good for us to incorporate a wellness routine, many are still struggling to infuse self-care into their day-to-day.
To help others achieve their wellness goals, Megan Roup, wellness expert and trainer, has partnered with California Almonds to share her tips on how to create a routine that can fit into any individual way of life and help you be your best self.
Creating Wellness Routines
As a new mom, founder of The Sculpt Society and celebrity trainer, Megan realized her schedule wasn’t sustainable for the long-term, allowing her to discover the importance of finding balance and creating a well-rounded routine. In curating a routine with new elements that help improve her overall wellbeing, Megan created a few tips to help others do so as well:
Importance of Rest
It can become a never-ending cycle of putting pressure on ourselves to achieve something every day. But if all you decide to do is rest during the day, then there’s nothing wrong with that! In fact, according to the same survey, many of us (69%) agree that taking time to relax or meditate is a top priority in maintaining overall wellness.
Dance as Exercise
My favorite way to get daily movement in is through dance with The Sculpt Society, because it caters to any level dancer. For most of us (70%), exercising in general is another top priority in our wellness routines, as found in the same survey. When working out, don’t forget to pair physical activity with smart snacking on foods like almonds. They offer 6 grams of plant-based protein, 13 grams of unsaturated fat and 1 gram of saturated fat along with vitamin e and magnesium in just one handful (1 oz), making them the perfect pre workout snack.
Food for a Good Mood
I like to give my body the food that helps me be my best self. The wellness survey also identified that the majority of us (73%) agree healthy eating is a must in wellness routines. Eat a rainbow of fruits and vegetables and limit your added sugars and unhealthy fats. Be sure to take it one step at a time, as small changes over time are more likely to last.
“If you want to create a routine that works for you, you need to make sure it’s sustainable to your lifestyle,” said Megan. “My motto is ‘commit to less, so you can show up more.’ Give yourself permission to satiate a sweet tooth with chocolate covered almonds or chocolate covered cherries and be proud of yourself for completing a 10 minute quick workout without guilt. Wellness is meant to be individualized, and over time consistent small changes will create results.”
As we strive to be the best versions of ourselves, prioritizing self-care and wellness routines is crucial. The same survey found many of us (74%) plan to do so. When exploring new activities to add in our wellness routines, snacking on almonds has been found to impact the other things that promote our wellbeing, meaning almond eaters are generally more likely to incorporate things like getting enough rest/sleep (53%), exercising regularly (59%), and eating healthy (58%) in their routines.
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