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Two weeks ago we proposed a once weekly progressive action plan for wellness with 5 starter actions – easy and immediately productive ones. Reader, did you thoughtfully consider any of them? Or did you go directly to doing one? What’s your experiences with wellness from this article?

Here are the 5 wellness actions:

Affirm that this method builds the idea that the work of wellness is empowering and proactive. It shows immediate, tangible results that provide quick mental reinforcement for the mind’s build of a new routine: wellness-life quality.

Here is the original list of 5 great starter actions to take and easy ways to implement them. Be on your new wellness path in mere days.

1. Eat 9 servings of fruits and vegetables daily for one week: set reminders on your smartphone during the day, wear 9 stretchy bracelets and transfer them to your other wrist as you eat a fruit or vegetable serving,
2. Walk for 30 minutes every other day for one week: on recognition of a 45 minute window or a period that is about 35 minutes or so, put on your walking shoes, GET UP and GO: do not think about doing it, proceed directly to GO
3. Increase water intake for one week: practice carrying an empty, refillable 8-12 ounce water bottle for one day and then drink one, two, or more bottles daily
4. Sleep enough nightly for one week: usually this means 7-8 hours for most, 6-7 for some:check out this excellent resource for a concrete plan that will improve one’s sleep hygiene
5. Practice an attitude of gratitude daily for one week: be mindful of saying “thank you” or “thanks” to others, tell your body “thank you!”, fill yourself with a strong sense of appreciation for life around you

Remember, the strategy is a progressive one: start with any of the above actions by choosing one and implement it for one week. The next week, fold in another action building on the one you started the week before. By week 5, you will have the foundation for a solid wellness base that will directly improve and sustain your vitality, life quality, and health.

Be joyfully curious and aware.

@DoctorJames