My First Entry

Hello all! Welcome to my blog! If you have not checked out my "About Me" page yet, I recommend taking a look at that to check out what my plan is. To start off, I wanted to begin with an update of my current state! I just filled out a reflection survey I created to capture and measure my current mental state, so I will give you guys a quick little rundown and what I wrote on that! Currently, I am very stressed and anxious. I have been getting loads of homework recently so I have not had, much time to catch up on sleep or take any time to myself, which has caused my mental wellness to plummet. Recently, I have been feeling like I'm on a constant loop of doing work with no breaks in between. I'm always tired, drained, and overworked. Since I have not had much time to myself, I have been struggling to find time to plan healthy meals, clear my mind, or participate in activities that I enjoy. I am looking forward to trying out these healthy habits which I hope will improve my mental wellness! This coming week I will begin with my first healthy habit which is eating healthy and staying hydrated. Stay tuned for more updates to come! I will be posting updates three times a week.

Here is a summary of my plan regarding my research-based healthy habit list:

• Week #1 (November 8th - November 14th): I will eat a healthy diet each day of the week including a variety of foods from the five food groups (vegetables, dairy, lean meat, fruit, and grain). I am going to drink at least 94 ounces of water each day as well.

• Week #2 (November 15th - November 21st): I will read an influential/positive book for 30 minutes each day to relax my mind and correct my mindset. I will read in an isolated, quiet, relaxing setting.

• Week #3 (November 22nd - November 28th): I will use a meditation app called “Head Space” to meditate 3 times throughout the day. I will do yoga for at least 30 minutes each day following a youtube video online.

• Week #4 ((November 29th - December 5th): I will limit my unnecessary screen time (social media, youtube, television) to 2 hours per day and use the screen time setting on my phone to track it. I am going to go to bed at 11pm each night at the latest each night to ensure I get at least 7 hours of sleep.

• Week #5 (December 6th - December 12th): I will create a detailed to-do list each day and cross things off as I go to stay organized. I will write down my feelings in a journal throughout the day to keep track of my thoughts. I will also write down positive affirmations each day to maintain a positive mindset.