The Whole You: How to Boost Your Physical Activity When Life Feels Too Busy
About This Series: The Whole You
Welcome to The Whole You, a blog series that takes a full-circle approach to wellness — because you’re more than just a body, a schedule, or a to-do list.
In my coaching training, one of the tools that really stuck with me was the Wheel of Wellbeing — a visual that reminds us that wellness includes so much more than just eating healthy or exercising. It includes our emotional health, mental clarity, spiritual connection, financial habits, environment, and yes — our physical movement, too.
Each post in this series will explore a different “slice” of that wellness wheel, with real-life reflections, practical tips, and simple ways to take care of all of you — not just the part that’s easiest to measure.
Today, we’re starting with physical wellness — but in a way that actually fits your life. Let’s talk about how to get moving again (without making it a whole production).
Why Moving More Doesn’t Have to Mean Doing More
When most people think about improving their physical wellness, their brain jumps straight to gyms, workout programs, or the classic “I really should be doing more.” But let’s be honest — when you’re balancing kids, meals, work, laundry, and whatever else life is throwing at you right now… the last thing you want is another thing to do.
And yet, deep down, you know your body could use more movement. Not because of some unrealistic pressure to “bounce back,” but because you want to feel good in your skin, have more energy, and model a healthy lifestyle for your kids.
So the question is: How do you move your body more when life already feels full?
Rethinking What “Activity” Looks Like
We’ve been taught to think physical activity has to look like an hour-long workout or a structured fitness class. But that’s not the only way. Movement can be simple, imperfect, and squeezed into real life — especially when we reframe what “counts.”
Movement could look like:
Walking the dog instead of scrolling while they’re outside
Dancing in the kitchen while dinner cooks
Playing tag with your kids for five minutes (yes, that counts)
Doing squats while brushing your teeth
Parking farther away at the store on purpose
None of that has to be tracked or posted to count. It’s still movement — and it still helps your whole body function better.
Why This Matters for The Whole You
This blog series is all about taking a 360-degree approach to wellness. And movement plays a role in almost every part of that wheel:
Physical wellness: supports heart health, mobility, strength
Mental wellness: reduces stress, boosts mood, improves focus
Emotional wellness: offers a physical outlet for processing emotions
Environmental wellness: gets you out of the house or in tune with your body
Spiritual wellness: brings you into the present moment, away from screens and stress
This isn’t about chasing perfection — it’s about reconnecting with your body in doable, sustainable ways.
Want Help Getting Started?
That’s where the Boosting Activity Challenge comes in. It’s a 5-day, low-pressure challenge designed to help you build more movement into your real life — no gym required, no fancy gear needed.
You’ll get:
A printable tracker
Daily movement prompts
Encouragement to stop waiting for the “perfect time” to move your body
We’re not aiming for perfect. We’re aiming for present — and maybe even a little fun along the way.
Click here to join the Boosting Activity Challenge
XOXO,
Jessica
Moving my body a little more this week — no guilt, just grace.