Holistic wellness is about balancing your emotions, mind, body, and spirit because they affect each other. Here's what each area looks like:

Mental health: Keeping your mind active with reading, puzzles, or learning something new.

Emotional health: Managing your emotions with mindfulness, meditation, or journaling.

Physical health: Exercising regularly, eating well, and getting enough sleep.

Spiritual health: Engaging in practices that give you peace, like meditation, yoga, spending time in nature, or even faith-based activities.

Are you ready to pursue holistic well-being? Here are some practical tips to get you started:

Create a daily routine that covers all these areas.

Map out your week and ensure every day has an element of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health.

Spend a few moments each day practicing mindfulness or meditation.

Take a few minutes daily to meditate or practice mindfulness. Turn off the TV, phone, etc., and focus on silence.

Get at least 30 minutes of exercise on most days.

Studies suggest 30 minutes of exercise five days a week can bring significant health benefits. Consider exercises like cardio, strength training, and flexibility training.

Eat whole foods and drink plenty of water.

Cut out junk food and sugary drinks and fill your body with healthy fuel, such as water, vegetables, fruits, and lean protein.

Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep each night.

Work your schedule out to accommodate a healthy amount of sleep. Pro tip: Turn off electronics 30 minutes to one hour before bed for a better night's sleep.