11 Simple Steps to Create the Perfect Wellness Routine

The foundation of your wellness routine is rooted in sleep. You'll reset your metabolism, feel more energized, recover from workouts, and boost your mood and immunity.

It doesn't take a lot to get this part of your practice in place. Once you've got the sleep thing figured out, add in a few minutes each day of peace and quiet. Turn on some tranquil sounds or a guided meditation audio, get yourself a meditation app, set up a cozy space in your house, and try clearing your head little by little.

Set your alarm a few minutes earlier each day so you can squeeze in a healthy breakfast. A small change to your morning routine can have a significant impact, and if you add in a nutritious meal to kick off your day, you'll energize your body while fortifying your immune system, keeping you healthier for longer.

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Whether you walk to work or take lunch breaks outside, it's so important to keep your body moving and mobile throughout the day. Believe it or not, a bit of walking can be just as effective as running.

Eating healthy will become second nature — and will no longer feel like a chore! — when you find healthy recipes that you actually enjoy eating. Learn a handful well so you can always have them in your back pocket throughout the week.

Whether you're getting a monthly massage or weekly acupuncture, it's time to bring body care front and center. Add Self Myofascial Release (SMR) to your routine using a tennis, lacrosse, or yoga ball and doing at-home, targeted muscle therapy. Use your foam roller to break up thick strands of fascia that get stuck together in adhesions. Give your body the TLC it needs to prevent injury and keep things running smoothly. It'll also relieve stress!

Everything comes full circle! We started with the foundation of sleep — the last step in creating your very own wellness routine is making a bedtime ritual for yourself. Wind down with a cup of tea, take care of your skin, diffuse your oils, and cut down on screen time to ensure you get those zzz's the rest of your routine depends on!