Often when people say “healthy” they are referring to eating or fitness, but 2020 has been a whirlwind, and health is a large part of it. Thanksgiving this year has been like no other. While families are trying to stay safe and keep gatherings small, it takes a toll on people’s mental health. Not being able to see family and loved ones is hard for many people. There are many things to be thankful for this year, and although everyone has been impacted by COVID-19, people are persevering. I have heard from many people this year, that they have realized and are grateful for everything they have. At my family thanksgiving, everyone anonymously shared what they were thankful for and every single person mentioned the ability to be together as a family. I am very thankful for and grateful for everything 2020 has taught me about myself and the world we live in. When I think of “healthy”, I view it as a mindset. You do not have to be fit, or eat salads every day to be considered “healthy”. There is no one definition of “healthy”, so therefore if you are confident in your eating habits, your body, and your mental state you are healthy. Laking any of these does not make you unhealthy, but normal. No one is perfect and with COVID-19’s impacts this year it is perfectly okay not to be okay. Give thanks for where you are in your life right now, and keep working on your “healthy” mindset to become the best version of yourself. Here are a few things I have done recently to enhance my “healthy” mindset:

Mental Health:

  • Get enough sleep to keep my energy up.
  • Spend time on bettering myself (me time).
  • Talk about my struggles with friends or family.

Physical Health:

  • Exercise as much as I can (3-5 times per week).
  • Eliminate foods from my diet that cause problems for me.
  • Surround myself with people who have similar “healthy” habits.

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