If we don't have our emotional or mental health in a good place, it will affect all of pillars of our health. We'll have a hard time making progress. Dr. Shawn Weiss joins Suzanne to talk about emotional wellness, a pillar of the eight foundational principles of wellness, part of the summer Vitality Revolution podcast series.

Dr. Weiss says, "Emotional wellness is your sense of self worth, your confidence, and certainly we each have a story. As I've gotten older, I've had a business for over 20 years. My kids are now out of the house and grown. All of these life things are going to affect how emotionally well I am, and that's going to change, and then understanding that that's ok. But you have to have a sense of self worth and that's going to be hard for some people. Let's say you 50, 60 years old, maybe you're approaching retirement age, having an idea of what you want to do next. Some people think, 'oh, it's over. I'm just gonna go downhill from here,' when it's just not the truth and it doesn't matter where you are physically or financially or spiritually, you have to believe in you, and you have to believe that there are better things to come once these life changes start."

Dr. Weiss adds, "The idea of self care on a daily basis to me starts with routine. I coach and treat patients 50, 60, 70, 80+ years old. There's always room for self care and you have to get into that habit, and that starts with how you start your day."

"They've done brain scans. Just the act of thinking about what you're grateful for rewires the brain to positivity. When you start out your day with positive information, and feeling self-worth, and knowing that 'I am worthy of good things come to me. I'm going to put A, B, and C aside, and I'm going to feel good about my day.' It's amazing what can happen. So again, the self-care piece starts with you taking time for yourself, involving other people in your life, reaching out to friends and family.

"If I had to pick one thing to do in the morning to help you set yourself up emotionally, it's get outside. Because it kind of is two-fold. When you get outside, even for 10 or 15 minutes in the morning, it really is uplifting, and then if you take a walk — no headphones, nothing — feel nature, look around, observe your surroundings. It's a walking meditation. That's one of the best ways to start your day."
Dr. Shawn Weiss
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If we don't have our emotional or mental health in a good place, it will affect all of pillars of our health. We'll have a hard time making progress. Dr. Shawn Weiss joins Suzanne to talk about emotional wellness, a pillar of the eight foundational principles of wellness, part of the summer Vitality Revolution podcast series.
Dr. Weiss says, "Emotional wellness is your sense of self worth, your confidence, and certainly we each have a story. As I've gotten older, I've had a business for over 20 years. My kids are now out of the house and grown. All of these life things are going to affect how emotionally well I am, and that's going to change, and then understanding that that's ok. But you have to have a sense of self worth and that's going to be hard for some people. Let's say you 50, 60 years old, maybe you're approaching retirement age, having an idea of what you want to do next. Some people think, 'oh, it's over. I'm just gonna go downhill from here,' when it's just not the truth and it doesn't matter where you are physically or financially or spiritually, you have to believe in you, and you have to believe that there are better things to come once these life changes start."
Dr. Weiss adds, "The idea of self care on a daily basis to me starts with routine. I coach and treat patients 50, 60, 70, 80+ years old. There's always room for self care and you have to get into that habit, and that starts with how you start your day."
"They've done brain scans. Just the act of thinking about what you're grateful for rewires the brain to positivity. When you start out your day with positive information, and feeling self-worth, and knowing that 'I am worthy of good things come to me. I'm going to put A, B, and C aside, and I'm going to feel good about my day.' It's amazing what can happen. So again, the self-care piece starts with you taking time for yourself, involving other people in your life, reaching out to friends and family.
"If I had to pick one thing to do in the morning to help you set yourself up emotionally, it's get outside. Because it kind of is two-fold. When you get outside, even for 10 or 15 minutes in the morning, it really is uplifting, and then if you take a walk — no headphones, nothing — feel nature, look around, observe your surroundings. It's a walking meditation. That's one of the best ways to start your day."
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<li><a href="https://answersforelders.com/shawn-weiss/">Dr. Shawn Weiss</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.seniorhealthandwellness.org/">Senior Health and Wellness</a> website</li>
<li><a href="https://answersforelders.com/tag/shawn-weiss/">Hear more podcasts</a> with Shawn Weiss</li>
<li><a href="https://answersforelders.com/vitality-revolution/">Vitality Revolution</a></li>
<li>More podcasts on <a href="https://answersforelders.com/vitality-revolution/emotional-wellness/">Emotional Wellness</a></li>
<li>Check out our affiliate podcast <a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/">Alzheimer’s Speaks</a></li>
</ul>

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Dr. Shawn Weiss joins Suzanne to talk about emotional wellness, a pillar of the eight foundational principles of wellness, part of the summer Vitality Revolution podcast series.

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