What do the words health and wellness mean to you? Most people think that all these words simply mean watching what you eat, exercising, and visiting your local doctor from time to time. But what you don’t know is that it means a bit more. That’s right, there is much more to health and wellness. Health and wellness don’t only speak to your physical health and well-being. This may come as a surprise but it also speaks to your mental health and well-being. With that said, this is where self-check-ins come in. Unfamiliar with the subject? Simply check out this article.

You may be unfamiliar with self-check-ins and that’s okay. There are many people who haven’t heard of this term before or who simply don’t understand it. In simple terms, a self-check-in is all about you, how you feel and how you are doing. For example, do you know how you check in on your friends and family? Well, this is exactly the same concept except you are doing it for yourself. Yes, it seems a bit strange but this is a great way of managing your daily life and even some of your stress. Now that you know what a self-check-in is, you will need to know how to do it.

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The great thing about a self-check-in is that there is no right or wrong way of doing it. This means that you can go ahead and explore different techniques till you find one that works for you. With that said, you can do a self-check-in by writing in a journal. This method allows you to record your thoughts and feeling. With this method, you are also able to go back to specific days and see what was happening and how it relates to your present day. Only once you start your self-check-in journey will you be able to feel its benefits.