“Positive social habits can help you…stay healthier mentally and physically”

The Rocky Mountain Spa & Wellness Association dedicates the first week of every month to all things wellness.

In this three part blog series contributing author, Ellie Whalen, will explore simple steps we can take to get our health on track and live WELL!

Social Health

By social health we do not mean social media, but it can have both a positive and negative impact on our social health.  

From the time you’re born, your relationships help you learn to navigate the world. You learn how to interact with others, express yourself, conduct everyday health habits, and be a part of different communities from those around you. Positive social habits can help you build support systems and stay healthier mentally and physically. Maintaining positive social health has really been a huge challenge over the past year. Every member of the family has been impacted. It is a great time to assess and be more aware of your social health. 

As restrictions start to ease it is a good time right NOW to put in place strategies to help you have positive social health as we begin to reengage. 

6 strategies for improving your social health from NIH 

For now some of these may need to happen virtually, but you can lay the ground work now.  

• Make connections 
• Join a group focused on a favorite hobby 
• Learn something new 

• Help with gardening at a community garden or park. 
• Take care of yourself while caring for others 
• Keep up with your hobbies and interests. Join a care givers support group 
• Eat healthy foods, and exercise as often as you can.. 
• Get active together 

• Start a walking group with friends, neighbors, or co-workers. 
• Try different activities to find the ones you really enjoy, and have fun while being active! 
• Bond with your kids 
• Ask about your child’s concerns, worries, goals, and ideas. 
• Look for opportunities to spend time as a family, like taking after-dinner walks or reading books together. 

• Build healthy relationships 
• Share your feelings honestly. Ask for what you need from others. 
• Listen to others without judgement or blame. Be caring and empathetic.  
• Protect yourself from violent and abusive people. Set boundaries with others. 
• Shape your family’s health habits 

• Be a role model. Eat healthy family meals together. Walk or ride bikes instead of watching TV or surfing the Web. 
• Make healthy choices easy. Put nutritious food where it’s easy to see. 
• Focus on fun. Play in the park, or walk through the zoo or on a nature trail. 
• Cook a healthy meal together. Limit screen time 

We hope you benefited from this three part blog series. Meet the author virtually on June 8 at 12pm MT during our Spotlight Series Virtual featuring Sprayology!

Join the conversation HERE on Zoom!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

ELLIE WHALEN – CEO | SPRAYOLOGY

Ellie spent the last 25 years working in marketing, sales, operations and management with innovative and luxury brands such as Swatch Watch, Christian Dior and Sprayology.

As part of the founding Sprayology team in 1999, her fingerprint has been on every aspect of the brand. Ellie’s endless efforts and innovative spirit have been paramount in the creation, direction and growth of the company. Her well-rounded talents are highlighted by her natural sales and marketing ability and her passion for health, wellness and the Sprayology brand. 

“A good night sleep can do wonders“

The Rocky Mountain Spa & Wellness Association dedicates the first week of every month to all things wellness.

In this three part blog series contributing author, Ellie Whalen, will explore simple steps we can take to get our health on track and live WELL!

Sleep Matters!

We all know a good night sleep can do wonders, but the facts are, getting consistent, quality sleep is a major health benefit. Sleep helps to IMPROVE mental focus, heart health, weight control, blood sugar, mood, immune function and athletic performance. 

No wonder Sprayology SleepEase has been our #1 selling formula for 20 years! 

Sleep Recommendation Per Age  (Age Range Recommended Hours of Sleep) 

• Newborn 0-3 months old 14-17 hours 
• Infant 4-11 months old 12-15 hours 
• Toddler 1-2 years old 11-14 hours 
• Preschool 3-5 years old 10-13 hours 
• School-age 6-13 years old 9-11 hours 
• Teen 14-17 years old 8-10 hours 
• Young Adult 18-25 years old 7-9 hours 
• Adult 26-64 years old 7-9 hours 
• Older Adult 65 or more years old 7-8 hours  

Emotional Health 

Being emotionally healthy doesn’t mean you’re happy all the time. It means you’re aware of your emotions. You can deal with them, whether they’re positive or negative.

Emotionally healthy people still feel stress, anger, and sadness. But they know how to manage their negative feelings. They can tell when a problem is more than they can handle on their own. They also know when to seek help. The past year has been a mentally challenging time for many people. Below we have listed some healthy practices and areas to assess and work on to improve your emotional health.  

• Be aware of your emotions and reactions.  
• Express your feelings in appropriate ways.  
• Think before you act.  

• Manage stress.  
• Strive for balance.  
• Take care of your physical health.  
• Connect with others.  
• Find purpose and meaning.  

• Stay positive. 

Stay tuned for Part III launching Wednesday, June 2!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

ELLIE WHALEN – CEO | SPRAYOLOGY

Ellie spent the last 25 years working in marketing, sales, operations and management with innovative and luxury brands such as Swatch Watch, Christian Dior and Sprayology.

As part of the founding Sprayology team in 1999, her fingerprint has been on every aspect of the brand. Ellie’s endless efforts and innovative spirit have been paramount in the creation, direction and growth of the company. Her well-rounded talents are highlighted by her natural sales and marketing ability and her passion for health, wellness and the Sprayology brand.

“Wellness is the sum of all the positive steps you take in order to lead a healthier life.”

The Rocky Mountain Spa & Wellness Association dedicates the first week of every month to all things wellness.

In this three part blog series contributing author, Ellie Whalen, will explore simple steps we can take to get our health on track and live WELL!

Self-Assessment & Awareness

Your know your body better than anyone else, so pay attention to it! What is your body telling you? Consider symptoms as data & LISTEN to them!

Main Aspects of Personal Health

Medical, physical, emotional & social health are some of the components of wellness. Together they make up how you feel everyday.

How Can You FEEL Better Everyday?

• Determine your baseline in each area
• Create wellness goals in each area
• Set a plan with specific actions to take
• Monitor results & make adjustments

Your Body – Your Responsibility

Medical Health Encompasses A LOT! Unfortunately, it is not often discussed as a component of wellness. For many, Medical Health triggers thoughts of doctors’ offices, being sick and not being in control. But times have changes and today it is easier & more important than ever to monitor & improve your medical health.

Accessing medical records electronically is easier today. Look back, track changes in weight, BMI, blood pressure, blood work etc. Many medical data points can be improved with lifestyle adjustments, so set a goal, set an action plan and make daily changes. Your goal could be to lower a data point like BMI or it could be to get sick less frequently. No matter the goals, you can have a positive impact on your overall wellness by being more aware, informed and by making simple daily adjustments. Start by listening to your body & practice daily self-care, everyday!

Physical & Emotional Health

Research is pretty clear on this one: a healthy body and mind go hand-in-hand. Keeping your mind healthy and feeling well is easier when your body is healthy and fit. Similarly, maintaining or improving your physical health and fitness is easier when your mind if in a better place.

The 3 biggies of Physical Health include activity, nutrition and sleep. Assess how you are doing in each area. If needing improvement, set a goal and make little daily changes. If you are not very active, start walking a little bit each day, then build on it. To assess your nutrition we suggest tracking everything you eat for 2 weeks. Then chart out something you can reduce, drop or substitute with a healthier option. Maybe skip alcohol on weekdays or eating vegetarian 2 dinners a week. Being consistent is your greatest health tool! PS – take a good multi-vitamin!

Stay tuned for Part II launching Wednesday, May 5!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

ELLIE WHALEN – CEO | SPRAYOLOGY

Ellie spent the last 25 years working in marketing, sales, operations and management with innovative and luxury brands such as Swatch Watch, Christian Dior and Sprayology.

As part of the founding Sprayology team in 1999, her fingerprint has been on every aspect of the brand. Ellie’s endless efforts and innovative spirit have been paramount in the creation, direction and growth of the company. Her well-rounded talents are highlighted by her natural sales and marketing ability and her passion for health, wellness and the Sprayology brand.