{"id":8192,"date":"2023-02-06T08:13:18","date_gmt":"2023-02-06T00:13:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=8192"},"modified":"2023-02-06T08:13:19","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T00:13:19","slug":"the-2023-you-touching-on-the-dimensions-of-wellness-self-care-and-self-improvement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/the-2023-you-touching-on-the-dimensions-of-wellness-self-care-and-self-improvement\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2023 You: Touching on the dimensions of wellness, self-care, and self-improvement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>As we welcome new beginnings this 2023, it\u2019s important to take time for self-care and self-improvement. It\u2019s easy to get caught up in our day-to-day lives and forget to focus on taking care of ourselves. Wellness takes on a new meaning in the modern day, especially with so many issues bombarding us. But with a few simple steps, we can prioritize self-care and self-improvement and start the new year off with a renewed sense of wellness.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wellness\nisn\u2019t simply being physically healthy, but it also focuses more on the\nholistically well-being of a person. Such a holistic approach to life has\ndifferent dimensions that looks into the physical, spiritual, environmental,\nemotional, intellectual, and social aspects of a person\u2019s life. While wellness\nis all encompassing, a common denominator that helps achieve all these\ndimensions is mindfulness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One\nway to start self-care and self-improvement is to practice mindfulness.\nMindfulness is the practice of focusing on the present moment and being aware\nof our thoughts and feelings. This can include activities such as yoga,\nmeditation, and journaling. By taking a few minutes each day to focus on our\nthoughts and feelings, we can create a sense of peace and calm and increase our\nself-awareness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apart\nfrom practicing mindfulness, taking time to read can also be beneficial.\nReading has been linked to improved mental health, as well as improved\nconcentration and memory. Reading can also help us learn new skills, broaden\nour horizons, and gain a better understanding of ourselves and the world around\nus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshelf.com.ph\/\">Bookshelf PH<\/a>, a digital publishing house,\nproduces a great range of books that can help us on our journey to wellness and\nself-improvement. In partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/blankscape.media\/who-we-are\/\">Blankscape Media<\/a>, a full-on <a href=\"https:\/\/blankscape.media\/\">content and marketing agency<\/a>, they help Filipino authors\nproduce content that touches on all dimensions of wellness through sharing\ntheir experiences on how to achieve a fulfilling life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For\nthose looking to learn more about themselves and their inner strengths,\nChairmom, Lost You Found Me, and Fearless Filipinas 2 explore how career and\nrelationships impact self-improvement. Chairmom focuses on how to be a\nsuccessful and effective leader and balance work with personal life at home,\nwhile Lost You Found Me and Fearless Filipinas 2 explore personal stories of\nresilience and courage. All three books provide valuable lessons and advice,\nhelping us to understand and appreciate our own potential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile,\nSharing My Light and Healing Energy, Faith and Grace Everyday and God\u2019s\nBusiness Mandate provides guidance in achieving spiritual wellness. These books\nall focus on finding inner strength and faith, and searching for meaning and\npurpose in our daily existence. Through these books, we can gain a better\nunderstanding of our own spiritual journey and how to navigate our lives with\nfaith and grace. No matter what our goals for 2023, we can all benefit from\ntaking time to reflect on our personal values and missions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWith\nall these new year challenges ahead of us, wellness has never been this crucial\nto integrate in our day-to-day lives,\u201d Monette Quiogue, Managing Partner at\nBookshelf PH and <a href=\"https:\/\/blankscape.media\/thought-leadership\/\">Blankscape Media<\/a> said. \u201cIt\u2019s time for us to\nprioritize having a holistic, fulfilling way of living amidst the hustle and\nbustle we need to navigate everyday. Take a step back, even if it\u2019s just 10\nminutes, to read, laugh, and reflect on the past year and embrace what this\nyear has in store for us.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apart from practicing mindfulness, taking time to read can also be beneficial. Reading has been linked to improved mental health, as well as improved concentration and memory. Reading can also help us learn new skills, broaden our horizons, and gain a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":8193,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16,13],"tags":[2269,848,2337,2457,20],"class_list":["post-8192","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-product-showcase","category-business-builders","tag-mental-exercise","tag-mental-health","tag-mindful-yoga","tag-mindfullness","tag-wellness"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8192","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8192"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8192\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8194,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8192\/revisions\/8194"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8193"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8192"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8192"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8192"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}