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10 Steps to Total Wellness

By Cathy Wong, About.com

Updated: October 02, 2009

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Do you want to be healthier but don't know where to begin? Are you tired of feeling drained and depleted? Are you losing your vitality, your health, your "spark" and want to reclaim it?

Most people want greater health, more energy, and vitality, but are battling with hectic schedules and no real time to overhaul their lives. Then try these 10 simple steps that will get you on your way to transforming your mind, body, and soul.

Step 1: Replenish Your Energy

Energy is essential in this sleep-deprived, overstretched, high-speed world. How do we recharge our batteries when there is a constant drain on our resources? 5 Ways to Boost Your Energy

Step 2: Care For Your Skin

Skin is the body’s mirror of our inner health and wellness, both physical and emotional. For example, prolonged stress can affect appearance and accelerate aging of the skin. 5 Tips for Natural Skin Care

Step 3: Revitalize Your Spirit

Many of us go through the day with so many responsibilities that we don't have even a minute to care for ourselves. Meeting deadlines at work, taking care of the kids, responding to that demanding client--we react and respond to the needs of others. It's time to do some kind things to honor yourself. 5 Ways to Revitalize Your Spirit

Step 4: Revamp Your Diet

We are a culture of extremes and our diets are no exception. Many people are either "on" a healthy eating program, doing everything right and going to the gym faithfully, or they're living on coffee and fast food. But there is an in-between. 5 Ways to Revamp Your Diet

Step 5: Cleanse Your Mind and Body

Our minds and bodies are constantly processing food, drink, thoughts, and emotions. In our 100-miles-per-minute world, we can easily feel overwhelmed. I'd like you to take one day every week or month to stop and clear the mental and physical burden. These helpful suggestions can keep you feeling vital and refreshed.5 Ways to Cleanse Your Mind and Body

Tip: Don't rush. Take as much time as you need with each step of the Wellness Makeover, whether it's a few days or a few months. Remember that the suggestions are here to help you, not add to your stress. Health is a journey, and every positive change moves you forward.

Continue with Steps 5 to 10 on the next page >>

Keep yourself, and your family, happy and healthy this fall.

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