It’s National Wellness Month, a fantastic opportunity to hit the refresh button and prioritize your well-being! This monthly observance encourages all of us to focus on promoting overall health through key areas like physical fitness, nutrition, mental health, sleep, stress management, and financial wellness. In our busy lives, it’s easy to let our well-being take a backseat. National Wellness Month reminds us that taking care of ourselves isn’t a luxury – it’s a necessity. By making small, positive changes, we can significantly impact our physical and mental health. This means aiming for at least 2-3 hours of daily exercise, getting 7-9 hours of sleep per night, and fueling our bodies with a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins. Beyond the physical, wellness extends to our minds and finances. Learning healthy coping skills is crucial for promoting mental well-being, managing stress, and even improving financial stability.
Did you know The TMC Library offers incredible resources to support you on your wellness journey? Whether you’re looking for information on effective stress reduction techniques, healthy eating guides, or strategies for financial planning, the library has a wealth of knowledge to explore. This month, take advantage of these amazing tools to empower yourself and make lasting, positive changes.
Wellness Resources at The TMC Library
- A conversation about healthy eating, by N. A. Lesica (2017).
- Mindful eating 101: a guide to healthy eating in college and beyond, by S. Albers (2006).
- The social psychology of eating (1st ed.), by P. Catellani & V. Carfora (2023).
Free Online Wellness Resources:
- WebMD: August is National Wellness Month: Let’s Make Well-Being a Priority All Year Long
- HealthySD.Gov: Financial Wellness: How to Improve Financial Wellness
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Sleep