A card deck of 65 practices that combines modern science with classic, time-tested wisdom for living well. Create and fine-tune your own wellness routines to improve your physical, mental, and social well-being.
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36 Body Cards to strengthen your core muscles, improve your balance and mobility, and cultivate healthy habits.
Physical activity and a healthy lifestyle are key to feeling better, preventing chronic disease, and maintaining your mobility and health, according to the CDC.
18 Mind Cards to practice breathwork, cultivate mindfulness, find purpose, and challenge your brain.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, nurturing your mental health can positively impact your memory, sense of purpose, interactions with others, and even physical health.
11 Social Cards to nurture connections with your partner, family, friends, and greater community.
According to the Harvard Happiness Study, the quality of a person's relationships is the biggest predictor of longevity.
The creators set out to make a high-quality deck that is comprehensive yet simple to use. The practices are straightforward, timeless, and backed by research. Each card describes a specific activity with suggested parameters, rather than a general concept. This makes it easy to get started and gives your creativity a boost.
The attention to detail and use of participant feedback that went into the development of the cards is reflected in the content and design.
The Deck is like three decks in one: Body cards for physical strength, flexibility, posture, and healthy habits; MIND cards for breathwork, mindfulness, and activities to challenge your brain and replenish your spirit; and SOCIAL cards to encourage your connections with others and your selected communities. The Routines combine cards from the different realms to focus on goals like Stress reduction, better Sleep, improved Memory, and Fall Prevention.
The size of the cards (4” x 6”) and larger font make each card easy to read. The custom illustration on each card lets you know at a glance what the card is about and enhances the instructions on the back of each card.
Anyone who wants to feel better but doesn't know where to start. Physical, mental, emotional, and social health are all interconnected. Often addressing just one aspect doesn’t achieve whole body health and a sense of well-being.
The practices in the Wellness Deck for Older Adults can help you if you feel stressed, lonely, or have poor sleep quality; if you want to strengthen your muscles and improve your balance, flexibility and posture; and if you want to find purpose and connection with others. All that’s needed is a little time, effort, and bravery on your part.
You can use the Deck on your own, or with a group or accountability partner. First browse the Deck to get a feel for the practices. You’ll find cards that focus on physical strength and flexibility, mindfulness, breathwork, reflection, mental and spiritual growth, connection with others, finding purpose in life, and more.
Think about the areas in your life that need attention, then choose a handful of cards to focus on for the next week or two. Self reflection and trying new things can reveal to you what gives you satisfaction, stimulates your curiosity, and fills you with joy.
Build these activities into your daily life before it feels urgent. By incorporating new activities that you enjoy into your existing life routines, you can create sustainable habits. Small changes have the biggest impact because they fit into your life seamlessly.
Be consistent. Find the time of day that works best for you. Use gentle reminders, such as placing your morning routine cards on your nightstand, or exercise routine cards next to your sneakers. Don’t feel guilty if you miss some practices. Just keep going!
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