RecWell Stories
Samantha Molnar
Wellness is a conscious, self-directed and evolving process of
achieving full potential. How do you actively pursue your wellness?
I have struggled with my self-image and wellness in the past. I
think it can be hard to put your health first sometimes in life,
especially when it seems like your world is spinning at one hundred
miles an hour. However, I have learned that it is important to be
aware of both your own mental and physical health, and know when you
need to take a step back and focus on you. The truth is, you can never
really achieve your fullest potential if your well-being is not at
it's best; it's at the root of everything. For me, a healthy lifestyle
creates a happy life, and routinely checking-in with myself has helped
me be the best version of myself.
What do you do to take care of yourself when you are feeling
stressed or overwhelmed?
Sometimes it can be easy to get caught up in the little details -
become overwhelmed by things out of your control. When I let stress
get the best of me, I tend to let my thoughts consume my life which
ultimately gets me nowhere. Getting up and getting active - whether it
be simply getting outside, going on a walk or a hike, working out, or
having a mini-dance party with my friends - has really helped me to be
more positive and stay motivated. For me, being active and spending
quality time with the people that matter most is the best medicine.
What motivates you to be well and stay healthy?
Surrounding myself with like-minded people, who will motivate and
inspire me has always been really important to me. We are all
creatures of habit, and I find that when I surround myself with people
who have healthy and infectious habits, I am constantly encouraged to
work at being my best self.
UNPLUGGED
What does unplugging mean to you?
Unplugging looks different for everyone. How much time you spend
scrolling through your Twitter feed, watching story after story, or
binge watching that Netflix show, it all adds up. It affects both you
mental and physical health, as well as relationships and your
connection to the world. For me personally, I try to remember I am
the youngest I am every going to be right now, what kind of
memories do I want to make? I am not going to look back on my life and
wish I spent more time in isolation on my phones. I want to look back
on all the adventures, life-changing experiences, and the people I met
along the way. Unplugging is getting in touch with yourself, spending
quality time with the people that matter, and leaving that device
alone for a little while.
Why or how do you unplug?
Even if it is just for a few hours a day, making any effort to
limit your screen time is so important. Actively trying to disconnect
is so important for both mental and physical health. It decreases
anxiety, depression, and makes for a healthier, happier lifestyle. It
really is the little things like going for a walk or hike, family game
nights, participating in a team sport, or even a little early-morning
sunrise adventure with friends (my personal favorite). In my opinion,
making the daily decision to get up and active is the key to success
and happiness in life.
What is the importance of unplugging?
High-speed tech, and social media specifically, has increasingly
become a huge part of our day-to-day lives. We now have this instant
access to a whirlwind of information - any and everything we could
possibly want to know at the touch of our fingertips. To think, we use
it for work, school, entertainment, connecting with family members and
friends, even celebrities. Humans are social beings, and when we are
constantly attached to this digital world we are actually
disconnecting from the physical world around us. This is why it is
important to take a break, press pause, and just simply unplug once in
a while. Readjust mentally and get back in touch with the world around you.
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