Somebody once asked me what it means to live a wellness lifestyle. It is a sense of mindful living, the one that we do unconsciously every day that matters. And yet, we are conscious of our thoughts and actions as we live our daily lives.  So, wellness is what you and I do naturally from the time we wake up each morning to the time we go to bed at night. 

To make it easier, I have put together a general checklist to serve as a guide.  It is subject to your own interpretation based on your chosen lifestyle.

Consider these as friendly reminders to help you live your life as well as you wish to.

Did you remember to...

• Wake up with a grateful heart? Gratitude is a powerful vitamin. It sets the tone for the day and boosts your mood towards more openness and positivity.

• Pray and meditate. Spiritual wellness is about finding your center. Your inner radiance will shine more brightly when you are centered.

• Drink water. Go for 10 glasses of water daily. Your complexion will improve and your energy levels will be up. Best of all, you will never be constipated.

• Bathe twice daily -- once in the morning and before bedtime. Cleanliness and good hygiene are a must if you wish to be healthier. 

• Moisturize your skin after every bath. Use a moisturizer with gentle ingredients and no harsh chemicals or strong fragrances.

• Have a healthy breakfast. While some may prefer to skip breakfast and compensate with a heavy lunch, others who do have breakfast find that their energy levels are up for much of the day.

Consider having a breakfast with a balance of fruit, protein and carbohydrate.

Watch your calories if you are on a diet. Breakfast is the best meal of the day to do so. You cannot go wrong with everything raw and fresh like veggie juicing, or a fruit with yogurt (dairy or non-dairy).

• Exercise 30 minutes each day. If you can follow this basic rule, then chances are you are energetic and strong.   

•Stretch after every exercise. If you do not, then your body aches and pains will remind you to do so. Stretching tired muscles prevents them from cramping. 

• Change your exercise routine or add variety to your regimen. For example: Cardio workout; M-W-F, Flexibility/Pilates/Yoga: T-TH, Swimming: Sat-Sun.

Do not get overwhelmed. The minimum desirable body activity is three times weekly. 

•Limit your alcohol intake. Men: three glasses daily, Women: one to two glasses daily.