Wellbeing Life Hacks
Wellbeing Life Hacks are simple evidence-based ways to build wellbeing and are accessible to everyone! Built around a wellbeing model of PERMAH, each Wellbeing Life Hack will build a different component of wellbeing: Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment, and Health.
Designed with a variety of learning styles in mind, they are designed to introduce a skill in 2 minutes. They can be learned anywhere – at home, with family, on a commute, in common workspaces, in a meeting, through everyday conversation, just about anywhere!
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Life Hack #31: Stretch
How many times have you been sitting for hours and when you finally get up, you feel stiff?
Life Hack #30: Clarify Your Values
Have you ever thought about what you value? Values can help us find our why…and then guard us like guardrails as we navigate the journey of life!
Life Hack #29: Get Comfortable Saying No
While saying no is sometimes easier said than done, but it can be helpful for our mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing.
Life Hack #28: The 10/5 Rule
If you’ve ever worked in hospitality, you may know the 10/5 Rule. When someone is within 10 feet of you, smile and make eye contact and then 5 feet, verbally greet them warmly.
Life Hack #27: Personal Pep Talk
What does your inner voice say about you? Are you kind and encouraging to yourself or are you harsh and critical?
Life Hack #26: Meal Planning
Planning, prepping, and even cooking several days worth of meals ahead of time has a number of proven advantages, from saving you time, to helping you get a wider variety of nutrients in your diet.
Life Hack #25: Organize Your Pantry
Did you know that the amount of clutter, disorganization, and mess in your house may be connected to your mental health? It can add up to big benefits.
Life Hack #24: Temptation Bundling
Have you ever struggled to find the motivation to achieve one of your goals? Have you ever felt guilty about taking the time to indulge in something you enjoy but don’t have time for?
Life Hack #23: Make a Playlist of Favorite Songs
What songs make you happy? What songs get you motivated? What songs just make you feel good? Creating a playlist of your favorite songs can do amazing things to our brains.
Life Hack #22: Gardening is Good
Want a simple way to boost mood and reduce stress? Me too! Wondering if you have time and energy to plant a garden, do some landscaping, or plant flowers this year?
Life Hack #21: Meaning in the Mundane
What are those boring, routine tasks that you have in your life? Whatever they are, research shows that we can be more motivated to do it & even enjoy it a bit more if it’s meaningful.
Life Hack #20: Notebook in Your Car
How many times have you thought of something important while you were driving? Our brains can only handle about 5-7 items of information at a time.
Life Hack #19: Yet
One of the best mental attitudes we can adopt is being open to learning and growth. Our brain truly is like a muscle, it grows and it changes whenever we work to learn something new.
Life Hack #18: Getting Ready the Night Before
Did you know the start of your day predicts how the remainder of your day will turn out? If you feel rushed before you leave the house, chances all you’ll spend the rest of the day trying to catch up.
Life Hack #17: Mindful Moments
How often during the day do you tune into what your body is telling you? Mindful movement is a powerful way to get benefits of mindfulness, savoring, and emotional regulation all in one!