International Mind-Body Wellness Day is celebrated every year on Jan. 3 to understand the connection between mind, body and soul in building the overall health and wellbeing of a person.

A person's health and wellbeing are affected by several factors including exercise, food habits, and mindset. Over the years, wellness has been associated with many practices like yoga, meditation and mindful eating. The traditional healing sciences including Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine rely on maintaining perfect harmony in mind, body and soul.

Mind and body wellness begins with very simple steps like maintaining a positive mindset, getting a good night's sleep, lowering stress levels and following a healthy eating pattern. You can participate in International Mind-Body Wellness Day, by setting a daily routine that will support inner wellness by practicing mindfulness best suited to your unique temperament.

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Here are some quotes that will help you build a healthy mindset. (Courtesy: Develop Good Habits)

  1. “Keeping your body healthy is an expression of gratitude to the whole cosmos- the trees, the clouds, everything.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
  2. “What drains your spirit drains your body. What fuels your spirit fuels your body.” – Caroline Myss
  3. "A healthy outside starts from the inside.” – Robert Urich
  4. “The human body has been designed to resist an infinite number of changes and attacks brought about by its environment. The secret of good health lies in successful adjustment to changing stresses on the body.” – Harry J. Johnson
  5. “A calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that’s very important for good health.” – Dalai Lama
  6. “The concept of total wellness recognizes that our every thought, word, and behavior affects our greater health and well-being. And we, in turn, are affected not only emotionally but also physically and spiritually.” – Greg Anderson
  7. “To ensure good health: eat lightly, breathe deeply, live moderately, cultivate cheerfulness, and maintain an interest in life.” – William Londen
  8. “Health isn’t about being “perfect” with food or exercise or herbs. Health is about balancing those things with your desires. It’s about nourishing your spirit as well as your body.” – Golda Poretsky
  9. “Wellbeing is about the combination of our love for what we do each day, the quality of our relationships, the security of our finances, the vibrancy of our physical health, and the pride we take in what we have contributed to our communities. Most importantly, it’s about how these five elements interact.” – Tom Rath
  10. “The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.” – Buddha
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