The concept began in Turkey as a national day of healthful living, and has since become embraced worldwide.

What to know about Global Wellness Day?

“Wellness doesn’t always need to be expensive or out of our reach,” she says.

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TheGlobal Wellness Daywebsite suggests seven easy steps towards wellness.

For instance, walking for an hour is physically beneficial, and also releases feel-good endorphins in your brain.

Not so, explains OYE’s Head of Wellness, Mari Sierra.

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Want to eat more healthily, but don’t want to give up your favorite foods, either?

Try using a smaller plate for portion control, suggestsMy Southern Health.

Drinking water instead of soda not only reduces your sugar intake, but also boosts memory and energy.

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Better yet: Drink your water in a reusable bottle instead of a plastic one.

way to spend Global Wellness Day is to stay off TikTok and Instagram entirely.

According toMcLean Hospital, social media use is closely connected to anxiety and depression.

If you don’t get as many likes on a post as you expected, your self-esteem may plummet.

On the other hand, your phone can also be a valuable tool towards wellness if used correctly.

you’ve got the option to also sign up for theOYEapp, which launches in September 2022.