National Wellness Month is observed in August by prioritising self-care, regulating stress, and promoting healthy routines. Create healthy lifestyle practises and prioritise self-care to feel like your best self!
Due to work deadlines, traffic, family obligations, and other stresses, we frequently place our health and wellness on the back burner. According to research, self-care aids in stress management and promotes contentment. It is essential to prioritise wellness and self-care for a joyful and healthy existence. National Wellness Month arose from the notion that if we are to accomplish great things in the world — establish careers, raise families, advance our education, generate new ideas, and care for our bodies — we must take care of ourselves.
The background of National Wellness Month
The concept of self-care has a lengthy and varied history in various cultures and eras of human history. Ancient philosophers such as Socrates and Plato emphasised the significance of self-care and self-reflection as components of a moral existence. In accordance with Taoist principles, self-care practises such as meditation, breathing exercises, and herbal medication were encouraged. In the 19th and 20th centuries, mental health and self-care-focused movements also emerged. Many of these practises have been effective for many generations in promoting a healthy mind and body, and have been incorporated into contemporary concepts of self-care.
Today, the concept of self-care incorporates numerous practises aimed at achieving holistic well-being, such as physical exercise, healthy eating, mindfulness, and stress reduction techniques. Self-care and wellness are personal and subjective concepts, but the central concept of taking deliberate actions to care for oneself physically, mentally, and emotionally remains constant.
In 2018, Live Love Spa designated August as National Wellness Month to encourage others to prioritise self-care. National Wellness Month encourages individuals to prioritise self-care by committing to wellness practises, participating in the 31-day challenge calendar, and encouraging others to do the same. National Wellness Month encourages individuals to prioritise self-care by committing to healthy practises, participating in the 31-day Wellness Month Challenge, and encouraging others to do the same.
NATIONAL WELLNESS MONTH PROGRAMMES
Take the Oath!
Take the “I choose wellness” pledge to prioritise your health and self-care this month, and share your commitment on social media to inspire others. WellnessMonth.com allows you to download a free copy or construct your own.
Take the Wellness Month Challenge Calendar for 31 days!
Utilise the Wellness Month challenge calendar from Live Love Spa to incorporate wellness into your daily existence. Every day is an opportunity to take care of oneself! Download it for free and begin immediately!
Try out innovative health therapies and activities
Visit a retreat for a massage or treatment. Try out a new exercise class or cosmetic product. Include healthy behaviours such as walking and consuming plenty of water in your daily routine.
Sharing health
Share your wellness journey and practises with others in person and on social media to motivate others. Use #nationalwellnessmonth and #livelovespa as hashtags. Tag @livelovespa and @nationalwellnessmonth to be considered for publication.
5 routines for self-care
The simplest act of self-care that can have a significant impact is drinking large quantities of water daily. Staying hydrated will help your body feel better.
Lack of sleep can contribute to a decline in mental and physical health; as part of self-care, commit to getting 8 hours of sleep every night.
Just thirty minutes of daily walking can help enhance your mood and health. Commit to daily exercise for improved health.
Activities such as yoga, hiking, reading literature, listening to music, and painting can boost your mood and are a wonderful way to improve your health and wellness.
You are your thoughts. Reflecting on life, take time to practise gratitude and positivity.
NATIONAL WELLNESS MONTH DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | August 1 | Tuesday |
| 2024 | August 1 | Thursday |
| 2025 | August 1 | Friday |
| 2026 | August 1 | Saturday |
| 2027 | August 1 | Sunday |
