The pillars of wellness aren’t just for fitness fanatics or kale die-hards. They’re the real-life foundation that helps women in midlife and menopause feel like themselves again, especially when everything feels a little off.
If you’re dragging through the day, snapping at everyone (then feeling guilty), craving things you know make you feel worse, or wondering why you can’t just “push through” like before … you’re definitely not alone.
This isn’t about willpower.
Your body’s shifting. Your hormones are recalibrating. And what used to “work” in your 30s probably isn’t cutting it now.
But here’s what no one’s talking about: it doesn’t have to be all or nothing.
This post is your cheat sheet for building a simple, flexible plan based on the pillars of wellness so you can feel more energized, clear-headed, and calm (without adding more to your already full plate).
Your 4 Pillars of Wellness
This isn’t about perfection. It’s about consistency and intention with the habits that truly move the needle for your energy, mood, and metabolism.
1. Eating Low-Glycemic Meals
Keeping your blood sugar stable is a game-changer for everything from cravings to sleep to stubborn weight. If you’re in midlife or managing hormonal shifts, this one’s non-negotiable.
Simple starting points:
- Build meals around lean protein, healthy fats, and fiber-rich veggies.
- Swap the sugary snacks for satisfying combos like almonds + berries or hummus + carrots.
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2. Regular Movement (It Doesn’t Have to Be Intense)
Think consistency over intensity. Daily movement supports your metabolism, digestion, and mental health, especially important during hormonal transitions.
Simple starting points:
- Walk for 20 minutes after dinner.
- Try light strength training 2x/week to maintain muscle.
3. Sleep (Real Rest, Not Just Bedtime)
Poor sleep is like a metabolic roadblock. It affects everything: your hunger hormones, your energy, your mindset. Prioritize it like you would a doctor’s appointment.
Simple starting points:
- Aim for 7 to 8 hours of quality sleep.
- Ditch screens at least 1 hour before bed and create a wind-down ritual.
Source: National Institutes of Health
4. Self-Care (Including Mindset & Stress Recovery)
Self-care isn’t just spa days. It’s protecting your peace, managing your energy, and making space for mental rest. Especially important in seasons of stress or hormonal change.
Simple starting points:
- Journal for 5 minutes each morning.
- Or try a short meditation or breathwork session after a stressful day.
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Your Mini Wellness Action Plan
When life throws you off track (because it will), this mini plan will help you reset fast.
Here’s your assignment: Write down 2 go-to actions for each pillar that always make you feel better. Keep it somewhere easy to see: on your fridge, your phone, your planner.
This becomes your personal wellness reset button.
Why This Works
When you focus on the pillars of wellness, not the next trendy thing, you’re building habits that support your body through any season, including the unique changes of midlife and menopause.
More energy, fewer crashes, better moods, and a body that feels like yours again? That’s what’s waiting for you on the other side.
Need Help Getting Started?
Not sure how to tailor the pillars of wellness to your unique needs especially with everything menopause throws at you?
Let’s chat! I offer a complimentary discovery call to help you map out what’s working, what’s not, and where to focus first.
Together, we’ll create a realistic plan that fits your body, your season, and your lifestyle.
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Your Self-Care Checklist!
Quick, doable practices to help you recharge, reset, and feel more like you again.
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Delicious, low-glycemic meals designed to support energy, balance blood sugar, and simplify your week.
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FAQs about the ‘4 Pillars of Wellness’
In this framework, the 4 pillars of wellness are:
1. Eating low-glycemic meals
2. Regular movement
3. Quality sleep
4. Self-care (including mindset and rest)
Often used interchangeably, the 4 core areas of wellness typically include: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. Your personal pillars support all four.
In public health, the 4 pillars generally refer to: health promotion, disease prevention, health protection, and health surveillance. These differ from individual wellness pillars but share a goal of overall wellbeing.
The 4 areas of wellbeing are usually identified as: physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing. Your personal wellness habits can influence all of them.
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