The Can Do Challenge week is here. Though you may have had health issues throughout the year and ignored them due to COVID-19; with restrictions loosening up, it’s time to focus on your well-being.
The Can Do Challenge
Of course, over the last year or so; you have faced uncertainties. Although the pandemic isn’t over, the vaccine has helped ease some concerns. To read more about the pandemic; be sure to visit my Are you Wondering What Day is it – COVID 19 Pandemic post.
At the same time, The Can Do Challenge focuses on five days of the week and five ways to your well-being. In the first place, it is important to focus on your mental health. In the same way, the five ways to focus on your mental health are the following:
- Be Active – Move your body – don’t be a couch potato!
- Connect with people in your workplace, friends, and network.
- Discover something new!
- Notice – Take note of things around you. Be aware!
- Offer to assist someone or volunteer your time.
The Can Do Challenge – Be Active
When it comes to being active, the following are things you should do regularly. Even if you don’t belong to a gym, you can still exercise regularly. For instance, you can take a bicycle ride. Or, you can go swimming. In addition, you can do yardwork, garden or take long walks on the beach, a trail or take a walk in your neighborhood.
Are you ready to go on a bike ride? Be sure to check out my Summer Breezy Bicycle Ride post for some tips and get ready to hop on a bike.
And, if you have a garden, this is a great way to stay active by planting, shoveling and cutting the grass. However, if you are new to gardening; be sure to visit my Gifts from the Garden Month post that will have you ready to plant some vegetables.
Finally, if you don’t live near the beach or have access to a swimming pool nearby, join the YMCA.
Connect
Indeed, having people to talk to regularly is essential to your mental health. Moreover, everyone needs people they can talk to. Whether you live in an apartment complex or own a home; talk to your neighbors. Strike up a conversation and learn something new about someone. At work, ask a colleague to join you for lunch or drinks after work.
For other ideas, be sure to visit my Social Wellness Month post for tips on connecting with other people.
Discover Something New
Moreover, take the time to learn a new skill, participate in a group activity or volunteer for a cause. Are you ready to try something new? Or, challenge yourself? For some ideas, be sure to check out my Are you Ready to Walk on the Wild Side post.
Push yourself to try something new!
Take Note of New things
Whether you are living in a new neighborhood, beginning a new job or trying a new activity; take note of your surroundings. For instance, visit a new city or town and take a long walk or go for a leisurely bike ride.
Take the time to relax.
Breathe!
Begin a new project.
Celebrate Men’s Health Week
Though June is dedicated to Men’s health, it is essential that you put the time into living your best life. When it comes to living a healthy full life, it is important to be healthy mentally. To read about the importance of your emotional health; be sure to check out my Support Mental Health Month post.
Since COVID-19 had many people depressed; it is important to speak to your doctor if you have any anxiety or are depressed.
Do you have a good primary care doctor? Now is the time to schedule a wellness appointment and go over your overall health.
In addition, start eating healthier. For some tips, be sure to visit my Create a Heart Healthy Lifestyle to Reduce Weight post. Of course, when you eat healthy and exercise regularly; you will have much more energy.
As always, I welcome your comments on what you will do this month for the Can Do Challenge?
