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Time to thrive in 2025

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Time to thrive in 2025

This is your Wellness Wake Up Call with University of Illinois Extension.

Thriving in 2025 requires balance in physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Here are practical tips to help you flourish:

  1. Prioritize Mental Health
    • Practice mindfulness through meditation or journaling to reduce stress.
    • Limit screen time to avoid digital fatigue and improve mental clarity.
  2. Embrace Physical Fitness
    • Commit to daily movement like yoga, walking, or strength training.
    • Add frequent, short bursts of activity throughout your day.
  3. Optimize Nutrition
    • Focus on nutrient-dense foods like fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins.
    • Stay hydrated and embrace sustainable, plant-based eating habits.
  4. Foster Connections
    • Strengthen relationships by spending quality time with loved ones. Our social connections help to add more years to our life and life to our years.
    • Looking for ways to connect? Consider joining a community group or volunteer your time to boost purpose and belonging.
  5. Engage in Lifelong Learning
  • Explore new hobbies and challenge yourself to stay curious. Attend workshops or read books to keep your mind sharp. University of Illinois Extension offers programs in nutrition, family life, horticulture, and local foods to name a few. Check our website for workshops and events near you.

Thriving in 2025 starts with small, intentional choices. This week, set your sights on a year of growth and fulfillment.

Thank you for listening! I hope you have a happy and healthy day ahead. This has been Kristin Bogdonas, nutrition and wellness educator for University of Illinois Extension.

Kristin Bogdonas believes that everyone deserves access to fresh, affordable food and is committed to helping people improve their health literacy. In this digital age it can be difficult to decipher what nutrition information is accurate and what is hype. Connecting people with factual information and evidenced-based programs will help people build the skills and attain the knowledge necessary for positive behavior change. Although nutrition is important for a long and healthy life, one should not overlook the other dimensions of health required for overall wellbeing; physical, mental, emotional, vocational, spiritual, environmental and social. Each dimension impacting the next.