Establishing a Daily Routine: Find Success Here

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Individual daily decisions and actions drive every day. These actions become a daily routine. According to Merriam-Webster, a routine is a regular course or procedure. In other words, a routine is the typical day-to-day plan of action that can be beneficial or detrimental to one’s well-being.Self-awareness of habits and daily routine must be assessed to… Continue reading Establishing a Daily Routine: Find Success Here

Plastic Surgery and Emotional Wellness

Is it the chicken that laid the egg that came first; or the egg that hatched the chicken that laid the egg? I’m pondering the same question when it comes to plastic surgery and emotional wellness. Does plastic surgery increase emotional wellness or does emotional wellness increase the perceived outcomes of plastic surgery? Being a… Continue reading Plastic Surgery and Emotional Wellness

10,000 Steps per Day

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Walking 10,000 steps a day has been shown to reduce your risk of diabetes and increase your longevity which are both concerns in people of color. Day 1: Start with a short walk around your neighborhood. Day 2: Increase your walk to 30 minutes. Day 3: Take a longer walk of 45-60 minutes. Day 4:… Continue reading 10,000 Steps per Day

Walk This Way: A 30 Day Walking Plan for You

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African Americans are more likely to suffer from chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. Oftentimes, these diseases are preventable, reversible or managed with a healthy diet and exercise. Walking is a great way to start incorporating more movement into your life because it’s low impact and something you can do just about anywhere. This… Continue reading Walk This Way: A 30 Day Walking Plan for You

Wellness Travel Breaks That Don’t Break the Budget

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Looking for ways to decrease stress, and enhance physical and emotional wellbeing? Try travel as a stress outlet to promote an active lifestyle, deepen connection with others, and relieve stress triggers. Travel sparks transformational experiences in health behavior, thoughts, spiritual beliefs and social interactions. (Transformative Experience) However, economic shifts hinder travel activity. Household budgets are… Continue reading Wellness Travel Breaks That Don’t Break the Budget

African American Women and Cervical Cancer

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According to Medical News Today, “Black women are the second most likely demographic to develop cervical cancer. They are also more likely to die from this condition than white women”. Here’s how you can beat it! Learn about it and get screened regularly. What is cervical cancer?Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body… Continue reading African American Women and Cervical Cancer

Elevating your life with a growth mindset

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The Robb Report is a print magazine and arguably the global leader for the luxury market, with a worldwide audience of diverse individuals who all share one key thing in common – extraordinary wealth. In fact, their parent company Penske Media Corporation affirms that their customers are among the 1 million plus CEOs and “business… Continue reading Elevating your life with a growth mindset

Letter from the Editor – January 2023

Welcome to Color of Wellness! We are BEYOND happy you are here! We are excited about having you as a member of our community, and in celebration of our third year in publication, we have some exciting expansion projects for you all. Color of Wellness is a platform that provides health and wellness education for… Continue reading Letter from the Editor – January 2023