{"id":4347,"date":"2026-03-31T14:57:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T19:57:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/work-well\/?p=4347"},"modified":"2026-03-31T14:57:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T19:57:25","slug":"april-wellness-spotlight-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/work-well\/2026\/03\/april-wellness-spotlight-2\/","title":{"rendered":"April Wellness Spotlight"},"content":{"rendered":"

April: Healthy Habit Formation<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Habits can be a good thing! Developing healthy habits can be one of the most beneficial ways to improve productivity and overall health. According to the CDC, 6 out of 10 adults have a chronic disease. The main cause of this is due to poor habits in diet, physical activity, and excessive alcohol consumption. It may seem like the best way to develop healthy habits is to make many lifestyle changes all at once, yet the best solution is to make small and consistent changes to daily routines. Healthy habits such as daily physical activity, 8 hours of sleep per night, and balanced nutrition can all improve overall health and quality of life.<\/p>\n

Habit formation takes time and patience. One way to stay motivated in the process is through realistic goal setting. Starting with simple changes to your daily life can help build confidence. A few examples of ways to get started in forming healthy habits are drinking more water, taking short walks during the day, and setting a consistent bedtime. These examples are manageable ways to start the process without becoming overwhelmed by too many tasks.<\/p>\n

Why Healthy Habits are Important:<\/h3>\n