Wellness Hacks for When You’re Just Too Busy

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Many Americans today consider wellness to be a top priority in their life, but while the shift in mindset is certainly noticeable, this hasn’t always translated into lifestyle choices. A recent survey from California Almonds on wellness routines found that less than half or 47% of American adults practice wellness rituals daily, even when 64% readily agree on its importance.

That is because many people struggle to infuse self-care into their day-to-day life. As we previously discussed on Avoiding Burnout, hustle culture is prevalent in modern society. Everyone is pressured to do more, and this makes it difficult to manage our own stress. However, failure to take care of ourselves affects our productivity and won’t benefit anyone in the long run.

While it may be difficult to manage many external stressors, we can take control of the conditions inside and outside of them. Here are our wellness hacks for busy professionals.

Simple Wellness Hacks for Busy People

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Healthy food delivery

The same survey from California Almonds finds that the majority agree that healthy eating is a must in wellness routines. This sustains our body throughout the day, giving us nutrition and energy. Some treats, like dark chocolate, can even provide a morale booster.

However, it can be difficult to consider meals when you’re already swamped with work. Many thus opt for convenience instead and choose to order delivery or go for the nearest available fast food.

Why not combine the two and look towards restaurants or services that prioritize healthy meals? Consider apps like Market 2day that connect directly with farmer’s markets in Metro Boston for delivery to time-constrained professionals. This helps Americans eat better, while also giving them more free time.

Remote healthcare options

Costs of healthcare aside, the additional burden of traveling and waiting is an expense that many workers cannot spare. Healthcare researchers in Ann Arbor found that Americans spend an average of 34 minutes on the road and another 11 minutes being seen by a doctor. Using an individual’s wage as a value of the time lost, costs workers up to $89 billion annually.

Busy professionals can look towards booking remote healthcare visits instead. Telehealth has made it easier to bypass not only lines and travel time but also the shortage of medical professionals. In fact, some dentists in Shrewsbury MA are already offering teledentistry to their patients.

All states offer remote telehealth services, although do note that not all types of care are available in all states. Remote nurse practitioners in Oklahoma and 33 other states offer health and wellness treatments for aging, acne, and hair loss. On the other hand, those looking for primary care services such as UTI, birth control, and sinusitis, can access consultations from nurse practitioners in all 50 states.

So always check if the care you are looking for is available. The good news is that telehealth is continuing to grow and this allows providers and patients to give and receive care at mutual convenience.

Online fitness programs

When the average American only has 89 minutes of free time a day, it can be difficult to fit exercise into the schedule. Going to the gym can be a heavy inconvenience when you just want to get home after a long day of work.

So, why not exercise from home?

Joining a fitness program through the internet is much easier and accessible today, with fitness coaches in New York offering a variety of classes that can be streamed online.

This keeps your body physically strong, and the resulting endorphins and serotonin don’t hurt either in improving your mental health.

Free mindfulness applications

Mindfulness has become a fast-growing health trend as more Americans recognize its psychosomatic effect in lowering stress levels.

The principle is becoming aware of the self and your surroundings. This can be done by practices like meditation and yoga.

There are many guided meditations online, and even applications like Simple Habit that focus on five-minute sessions to particularly target busy folk who need a breather. If that sounds like you, find consolation in the fact that you are not alone.

With our hacks above, productivity and wellness are well within reach.