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Managing Your Nutrition is Self-Care

Though this may seem like a more clinical definition, the focus here is on the role of nutrition plays in self-care. There are many forms and aspects of self-care including emotional, mental, physical, and overall well-being. Managing your nutrition impacts all of these areas.

Ask yourself the following questions to gauge whether or not there might be ways you can be more attentive:

• Are you aware of your body’s physical and nutritional needs?
• Are you intentional about your health?
• Is your dietary regimen properly fueling your body?
• Are you incorporating activity and movement routinely?
• Are you getting restful sleep? Sleep is crucial to regenerate and heal your body after daily function.

It can be demanding at times, but we have to do our best to take care of ourselves. The beautiful thing about taking an individualized approach to managing your nutrition is that when you achieve balanced nutritional wellness, it positively impacts all other areas.

Ways to practice mindfulness when tending to your nutrition.

• Eat mindfully. Be attentive to what you are eating when you are eating.
• Pay attention to your body’s cues.
• Choose the best option and not the easiest option.
• Hydrate
• Cook

With a bit of self-determination and intentionality, you will find managing your nutritional health can be tremendously rewarding. If you need assistance or a “push”, seek guidance. Become aware of your individual needs. Remember, we are all different so our needs will be as well. 

When you improve your nutrition, you improve your health overall. Be encouraged.