Make it a Priority in Your Life to Grow with Healthcare Solutions

Special Thanks to Guest Writer, Brittney Moses 

Let’s be honest, you don’t need another national holiday to decide to improve the necessary areas of your life, but if you’re looking for thoughtful ways to get started this Self-Improvement Month, here are some ideas to consider!

Get into the Rhythm of Self-Care with Proactive Healthcare Solutions  

Self-Care Supports Health through Stress Management 

The idea of self-care may seem like the latest cultural buzzword, but the truth is that there are real, tangible benefits when we decide to make time to give ourselves a worthwhile reset. By incorporating intentional healthcare solutions into our routines, we can nurture both our mental and physical well-being.

Here’s Why Self-Care Is a Vital Part of Healthcare Solutions: 

Self-care helps us live with intention! It can be easy to get caught up in the busy cycle of life and the demands of those around us. We may soon find that we’re living from a state of constantly reacting instead of being thoughtful about our direction and ensuring that our lives are aligned with our values and what we are truly called to do in the world.

By pausing to practise self-care, we create space to make intentional choices rather than reactive ones — an essential healthcare solution that allows us to build a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Here Are 15 Ways to Improve Your Life This Month: 

1. Create a Mission Statement for Your Life

A life mission statement can be anywhere from a couple of sentences to a paragraph defining your values, purpose, and foundation that you guide your life by.

2. Normalise Stepping Outside of Your Comfort Zone

Remember that growth often requires doing something different. Pushing past discomfort is one of the most impactful healthcare solutions for personal development.

3. Look into Having a Mentor

By surrounding yourself with people who have either already been where you already are or who currently are where you’re trying to get to, you’ll have the advantage of learning from their mistakes and gaining a vision of what is possible through someone who’s already done it. Whether it be a mentor in business, finance, marriage, education, spiritual growth, or life in general, this encouragement, accountability and support can be extremely beneficial to our growth.

4. Be Solution-Focused Instead of Conflict-Avoidant

While it’s natural to want to avoid uncomfortable encounters, healthy problem-solving is essential to growth. Partner with others on solutions to foster resilience and reduce anxiety.

5. Ask Questions When You Need Clarity

The truth remains that we don’t know what we don’t know, and curiosity is the bridge that helps bring us to clarity. Following our questions expands our knowledge and understanding which grows us into being more well-rounded people. Whether it be on the job, in school or within our relationships, asking for clarity helps us discern how to move forward with wisdom.

6. Have a Support System in Place for Your Mental Health

Just as we all have physical health, our mental health requires attention too. Regular support, like counseling or therapy, is a proactive healthcare solution to maintain your well-being.

7. Start Journaling

Journaling can help us reduce mental distress, get clear about our thoughts and emotions and increase self-awareness. The more self-aware we are, the more we can understand the active changes we need to make to show up for our lives and those around us from a healthy place.

8. Create a Motivating Morning Routine

The way we start our morning sets our mindset and attitude for the rest of the day. This is why it can be beneficial to create a routine that works best for you to help get you in the right state of mind such as, morning affirmations, writing out goals and intentions or listening to a podcast or message that fuels optimism and motivation.

9. Break Your Day into 3 Main Goals

While we might be tempted to make long drawn-out to-do lists that look productive, this can tend to be exhaustive and decrease our self-esteem when we can never seem to get things done. Instead, consider making a more reasonable list of your three priority goals for that day and letting them be enough. Feeling the reward of accomplishing your most important tasks can give a boost in motivation that fuels your overall confidence and well-being.

10. Schedule “Start Dates” to Minimize Procrastination

Instead of just relying on the due date of a project or task, actually schedule the day that you should start so you can work on things overtime. Not only will it improve your work to be able to re-look at things with fresh eyes, but it can help ensure you’re not missing your deadlines or constantly feeling overwhelmed.

11. Incorporate Regular Physical Exercise into Your Week

Exercise doesn’t have to be rigorous for it to be beneficial. Even just 20 – 30 minutes of moderate exercise can help improve your general health, boost your mood with the release of endorphins, increase energy, reduce the risk of disease, and strengthen your heart. Your future-self will thank you for being preventative and proactive with your health and wellness!

12. Create a Weekly Meal Plan

Let’s face it, healthier eating doesn’t often happen by accident and one of the hardest times of day to think about what to eat is in the middle of the day when you’re busy managing other demands. Staying on track with a diet for a healthier lifestyle is more possible when we plan for it and think ahead. Set aside a time at the beginning of each week to consider the meals you want to eat and consider preparing for the week in advance, that way you don’t have to think about it when things are hectic.

13. Decide How to Engage with Social Media

By setting boundaries on social media use, we can make it an intentional space that supports well-being, rather than one that detracts from it.

14. Read for 20–30 Minutes Each Day

Reading is generally great stimulation for the brain that can also help build on our overall comprehension and vocabulary. In today’s digital world, make it a habit to pick up a book or read something new to help expand your language and you’re thinking.

15. Prioritize Routine Health Visits

Preventive healthcare solutions are the foundation of wellness. UHSM encourages members to pursue regular health checks to support long-term well-being. Learn more about how UHSM empowers proactive healthcare solutions here!

About the Guest Author: 

Brittney Moses, UHSM Ambassador, Mental Health Author, Lifestyle Content Creator, & Faith Advocate

Ambassador of UHSM, Brittney Moses is a mental health Author, Lifestyle Content Creator, and Advocate over integrating faith, culture, and wellness into one’s life. A mom and Los Angeles native, Brittney walks in-faith, using an informed approach to mental health. She is deeply seated in compassion for those she serves, from churches to youth non-profit ministries, Brittney Moses is a NAMI-certified Support Group Facilitator and Crisis Textline Counselor. Brittney Moses encourages others through a variety of mental health crises, and helps others through practical, holistic, and an evidence-based approach. Her latest publication and book, Worthy, helps others to focus on clarity and peace every day. 

You can grab your very own copy of Worthy directly on the Amazon book marketplace! 

Ready to start your journey of self-improvement? Contact us now to learn more about how WeShare can support you in achieving your goals. Whether it’s questions about our programs or seeking guidance on healthcare decisions, our team is here to assist you every step of the way. Take the first step towards a better you today!