Weekly Wellness Routine
I have spoken about wellness a lot. I try to live as balanced and healthy a lifestyle as I can. That doesn’t mean I don’t indulge in cookies from time to time, or enjoy a glass of wine. But I do have a weekly wellness routine of sorts that I try to stick to.
Weekly:
- Meal Planning:We meal plan every Saturday for the following week. This helps us not make unhealthy decisions like fast food or something junkie when we don’t know what to make.
- Scheduling workouts: Yes I work my workout into my calendar. Since everyday is a bit different I go ahead and block out an hour each day to work out. Sometimes this is nap time or when Liam is in school. I have a bit more flexibility on weekends when Andrew is home. That is usually when I will take a yoga or barre class.
- Buy whole foods: Going along with meal planning we try to buy only whole foods. Meaning fewest ingredients and nothing with words we can’t pronounce or something with a “color” as an ingredient.
- Declutter: Almost every week I declutter something! This might be a drawer, closet, the playroom, etc. We either store in the attic for later use or donate.
- Keep it clean: Doing a deep clean weekly and daily wiping things down, vacuuming, and putting things where they go.
- Yoga: As much as I would love to do this daily it’s become quite hard. So I aim for once or twice a week.
- Do something for myself: Either a manicure, Starbucks, alone time walking and listening to a podcast, just something for me.
- Face masks: I usually do a deep clean face mask once or twice a week! Here are some of my favorites.
- Acupressure: I purchased an acupressure mat several months ago and I use this AT LEAST once a week! So so good for you!
Daily:
- Wake up early: This allows me to really set my goals and intentions for the day. Have some mental me time. Read, drink coffee, check emails, and eat breakfast alone.
- Exercise: This is purely mental. I don’t do it to lose weight, I do it to relieve anxiety and to make me mentally feel good.
- Walk: I have also spoken a lot about how I walk 10K steps a day no matter what. This is another great mental thing for me and also no matter what I am moving my body.
- Drink lemon water: I started doing this daily a few months ago. I make a big Yeti full in the morning and another around lunch. I notice that my skin is looking better and my digestive system isn’t giving me as much trouble.
- Green Smoothies: I started drinking these daily in May of 2010! I have rarely missed a day. It’s a great way to get all your fruits and veggies in. Check my recipe here.
- Cook a healthy dinner: We do this every night. Sure sometimes we splurge. But for the most part we stick to easy, healthy dinners.
- Eat whole foods: I am a big snacker so I try to stick to fruits, vegetables, RX bars, etc.
- Meditate: I want to say I do this every day no matter what but I really really try! I use Headspace! It’s a great app to get you started.
I would love to know what your weekly wellness routine looks like!
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This is a great plan for wellness, Neely! 🙂 I don’t specifically have everything laid out in terms of my fitness (need to improve on it!) but I always make sure to meal prep on Sunday when I can! 🙂
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Ashley wrote:
I love all of this! My fiancé and I try to buy as much organic food as possible & meal prep for the week every Sunday.
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Alicia wrote:
I like to go for a walk/run once my older 2 are on the bus in the morning before my husband goes to work. It helps getting a little bit of time alone with no kids before starting the day.
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ShootingStarsMag wrote:
Great tips. I try and drink a ton of water everyday – I use a Yeti too. I have a dance class Tuesday and Wednesday nights, and I need to get more into a routine of getting out and walking. If it would cool down, that would be great!
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jenna | the urben life wrote:
I really need to write down my health and wellness routine! I should start scheduling workouts and yoga/meditation breaks 🙂 Great idea!!
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Ashley wrote:
Great list. I try to be consistent with a morning routine but havent thought of a weekly routine. Your list has me thinking of what I can do to create a weekly routine. Thanks!
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yasmina wrote:
I definitely need these tips. I try to follow some but then get overloaded with everything and too often forget about myself. Should try again meditation and plan the week ahead. Thanks for the reminders!!!
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I love how organised you are and how you prioritize so well. The things you fit into your day/week will definitely make a wonderful difference over time to your physical and mental health. I need to adopt more of this approach and make time for things like you that truly matter.
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Krysten wrote:
Oooh I love to know that you use an acupressure mat. I have one on my Christmas wish list but didn’t know anyone who has used one!
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Ashley wrote:
I agree – it is so important to wake up early! Even though it requires a lot of self-discipline. Thanks for sharing these tips!
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Rachel wrote:
I am working on doing a short yoga video everyday. So far I have done it once, but it is a start!
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Nicole Kauffman wrote:
Great list! I’m trying to get better at these things, especially meal planning and buying healthy foods!
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Brittany wrote:
I need to start meal prepping! I think it would make my routine so much easier.
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Eileen Mendoza Loya wrote:
I try to declutter every week, however, this past month has been very stressful for me. My husband has been in the hospital for a month now. Once he’s home, we could get some of the normalcy back.
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