24 of our favorite mental wellness activities
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or burnt out?
You're not alone. It's all too easy to neglect our well-being in favor of work, family, and other obligations.
However, August is National Wellness Month. And that gives you a great opportunity to reexamine your priorities, make a little time for self-care, and create healthy habits that can improve your physical, mental, and emotional health.
Whether you're looking to reduce stress, boost your energy, or simply feel better in your own skin, there's no better time to prioritize your well-being. So, keep reading to learn a little more about National Wellness Month and to discover a bingo board full of self-care activities to help you celebrate!
History of National Wellness Month
The National Wellness Institute was founded in 1976 in Wisconsin, with the aim of promoting health and wellness through education and advocacy. The organization defines wellness as an active process that involves becoming aware of and making choices toward a more successful existence.
The importance of health and wellness continued to gain momentum, and in 2013, National Wellness Month was established to raise awareness about the importance of self-care and healthy habits. This month-long observance has gained popularity over the years, with individuals and organizations participating in activities like yoga, meditation, healthy eating challenges, and exercise programs. And generally speaking, it serves as a yearly reminder that taking care of your body and mind is essential for living a healthy, happy, and productive life.
Prioritize your well-being: Celebrate National Wellness Month with these activities
Are you interested in celebrating National Wellness Month but don't exactly know how? We've got you covered. With more than 20 fun activity ideas, our National wellness month bingo board makes it easy and practical to boost your physical, mental, and emotional wellness this month and beyond:
(Want to print this bingo board? Right-click on the image and select “Save Image As.” Choose a location on your computer to save the image. Once saved, open the file, print it, and then challenge yourself to get bingo!)
From writing a letter to your future self to looking at pictures of baby animals, this National Wellness month bingo board is full of ideas that can help you celebrate the month by shining a spotlight on activities that support your physical, mental, and emotional wellness.
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We hope this National Wellness month bingo board has inspired you to take action and celebrate this month by focusing on your wellness!
But remember, while National Wellness Month only lasts 31 days, self-care is an ongoing practice—not a limited-time event.
A great way to support your physical, mental, and emotional health in the long run is to download Balance. It's a research-backed meditation and sleep app that creates a wellness program personalized just for you.
It's never too late to start taking care of yourself and making positive changes in your life. And you can start today by downloading Balance on iOS or Android.
Here's to a happy and healthy National Wellness Month!
