30 Day Challenge

Living well is and has always been a top priority for me.

I’ve gained more and more knowledge about just what “living well” means as I’ve grown older, and over the past couple of years this knowledge has exponentially grown-- which is either a product of being ill and discovering a desire to create a better life, or is just the new and educated world we live in. Or both. Nonetheless, I’m grateful to be excited about something so important.

Living well encompasses more than simply eating well and doing your squats every day. It calls for a more holistic approach on all areas of your life, fine tuning the big and small parts of your world.

The New York Times understands this well, despite being widely known for their focus on politics, sports and current events.

Eleven years ago, The New York Times launched a new section in their newspaper dedicated solely to health titled, “Well.” Today, “Well” is a hub for the newest health related news and is viewed by much of its audience.

In early January of 2019, the “Well” team launched their 30 Day Well Challenge, an attempt to help readers begin the new year with healthy and consistent habits in a realistic way. The challenge was simple. You sign up, and for 30 days The New York Times will send you a new six-minute challenge to complete each day. Anyone can do six minutes, right?

The challenged is summed up in four simple words, according to Tara Parker-Pope,

“Move. Nourish. Refresh. Connect.”

In other words, exercise, fuel your body with the right nutrients, give your mind time to relax, and connect with loved ones.

Four simple words that encompass the entirety of holistic health.

The New York Times challenged its readers to become better this year by conducting a challenge to benefit its audience, strengthening the bond between a company and its audience. You can sign up here: https://www.nytimes.com/programs/well-challenge

So now I ask you, what’s your 30 day challenge?

And maybe doing something different every day isn’t for you. Maybe adding something every day, like 30 minutes of exercise or going to sleep by 10p.m. Or, take something away, like minimizing the amount of time you sit on your phone every day. 30 days is short, and the perfect amount of time to see a result. Whatever it is, we’re all unique in what we need to be better. Nourish your mind, body and soul in whatever way is right for you.

But we can all be better in one way or another, and I know I have tons of space to improve. So let’s challenge ourselves this year to be the best versions of ourselves and do what we need to do.

xo,

Sarah