WELLTRAX

Productive Hobbies To Get Your Mind Right

Article by Lindsey Lewis, Intern

While many of us are home more than usual now, you might be feeling a bit unmotivated or stir crazy, while searching for something interesting to fill your time with. And even though we are home most of the time, don’t give up on your wellness goals or get discouraged. Whether you want to start a change in your daily habits or you're trying to maintain a healthier life plan, having a balanced lifestyle will lead to results. So start small. Replace one negative habit with a new productive hobby to help you stay positive during this time and get your mind into a better state. Here is a list of some fun hobbies to try if you need a bit of inspiration and something new to do at home:

 

Creative Hobbies:

• Paint
• Knit
• Write a Journal or Blog
• Photography
• Jewelry making
• Scrapbooking
• Origami
• Pottery
• Try New Cooking and Baking Recipes
• Learn Calligraphy
• Make a Vision Board

 

Athletic Hobbies:

• Dr. Dunegan’s Internet Training
• Running
• Yoga
• Hiking
• Swimming
• Soccer
• Surfing
• Dance
• Skating
• Neighborhood Walks (keeping a safe distance)
• Stretching
• Watch and Do Online Workout Videos

 

More Hobbies:

• Read
• Listen to an Audiobook
• Meditate
• Learn Computer coding
• Gardening
• Camping
• Learn an instrument
• Rearrange your Home to be More Efficient
• Unplug from technology
• Learn a Language
• Master a New Skill
• Listen to Music
• Foster an Animal
• Do Something Kind for a Stranger (while social distancing)

 

Keep On Keepin On!

Did you know that over 55% of people who set New Year’s resolutions abandon them within six months? March is a popular time to give up on your goals for many reasons and especially during this crazy time of being home, but we’re here to encourage you not to give up. Adherence to your wellness program is tough. Life has a pesky habit of getting in the way of your plans, but if you keep working, you’ll be rewarded. For everyone who feels like giving up, this is a sign to keep trying. Persevere just a little bit longer. Complete a workout one more time, and one more after that. Eat healthy for one more week, and then another. Make a conscious decision to remember exactly why you started your wellness program in the first place, and let it motivate you for just a little bit longer. Often, you’ll want to give up right before change starts taking place. So persevere -- even for a little while, until you reach one more milestone.

 

If you keep up the good work and are faithful to your program, you’ll start to see results soon. Don’t be discouraged if you’re moving slower than you anticipated—you’re still moving in the right direction! WELLTRAX is here to help you on your journey to wellness. We believe that you shouldn’t do it alone, and that’s why we are offering internet training and phone wellness consultations. Whatever aspect of your program you’re struggling with, be encouraged—WELLTRAX can help you achieve your goals! From the moment you walk through the doors of our wellness center, our entire staff is focused on encouraging you and making you feel comfortable and confident. Remember, we believe in you, so keep working towards your goals. Remember why you started and how far you’ve come in this short time. You can do it.