So many of the choices a person makes on a day-to-day basis can have a direct or indirect impact on their physical & mental health. Lifestyle choices are decisions you make on a daily basis to increase your wellness. To ensure that you are as healthy & happy as possible, you must make choices consistent with the life you want. We all know the importance of healthy lifestyle choices, but why are they so difficult to follow through on? If you are struggling to stay motivated or having a difficult time following through on your commitments, a therapist at Heal Talk Therapy can help explore what’s holding you back.
Making changes in your life can be difficult. Lifestyle changes are a process that takes time. There are many factors that get in the way of making healthy choices.
Identifying which stage of change you are in can help you understand which therapy strategy will be most effective as you move through the different stages of change.
Your eating habits can directly impact your mood & physical health. Making healthy eating choices will make you feel and function better. Healthy eating habits include what you choose to eat as well as your food routine. For example, consuming various fruits and vegetables, grains, and proteins can nourish your body, while binging on sugary foods will have the opposite effect. Eating home-cooked meals rather than fast food can reduce the amount of processed foods in your diet, which will result in a healthier body & less inflammation. Deciding what time to eat and how much to eat during each meal can impact your physical & mental health as well.
Practicing self-care & healthy habits daily can build the foundation for a healthy lifestyle. Self-care and healthy lifestyle choices go hand-in-hand. Our counselors can guide you in building healthy habits to support your physical + mental well-being.
Mental health is often the most neglected or forgotten aspect of wellness. Poor mental health can greatly interfere with your ability to make healthy choices. So what’s the connection? Limiting beliefs about yourself, low self-confidence, and lack of self-love can impact your ability to carry out your goals. Indulging in immediate gratification over long-term gain can also play a role. Also, without feeling good on the inside, it’s sometimes difficult to make healthy choices on the outside. Oftentimes, positive choices require more emotional resources than you have available when you are struggling with anxiety or depression. The mind plays a pivotal role in how we function daily. Make sure to keep it at its best!
By prioritizing your mental health, you will create a stronger, healthier mindset and improve your ability to make healthy lifestyle choices. Some ways to improve your mental health and overall life satisfaction include:
Learning to set healthy boundaries protects your mental, physical, and emotional health. They help you maintain healthy relationships with yourself and others. Establishing healthy boundaries allows you to get your needs met and create the healthy lifestyle you desire.
Whether you are looking to improve your boundary setting or implement a new self-care routine, Heal Talk Therapy counselors will work with you to optimize your lifestyle. Some of our counseling methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Avoiding the use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco can lead to a much healthier life. For some people, an occasional drink or two may not be damaging, but for others, it can cause them to spiral out of control. By becoming and staying sober, you will experience more joy in your life. If you are not currently sober but want to be, we can help! A licensed clinician can guide you on your recovery journey since navigating substance abuse on your own can be very challenging. We will give you the tools to manage your cravings and conquer your addiction.
Developing healthy lifestyle choices is more complex than it seems since there are multiple factors at play. This is especially true if you are unsure where to start. The counselors at Heal Talk Therapy are here to teach, help, and support you in making these healthy lifestyle changes. More importantly, our therapists can help you discover what is truly holding you back from living your optimal life. The healthy habits you learn in therapy can guide you for a lifetime. To kickstart your journey on a healthy lifestyle, contact us today.
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