A FAMILY & COMMUNITY FOCUS
We’re especially mindful that:
- Parents carry a lot
- Families are busy
- Work is demanding
- Life on the island requires resilience
This wellness program is being shaped to support:
- Adults and seniors
- Parents and caregivers
- Children learning healthy habits
- Families finding balance together
Children learn health by watching adults — how we eat, rest, move, and connect.
WHY BALANCE MATTERS
Health isn’t only about appointments and exercise. It’s also about:
- Rest
- Time with family
- Friendship
- Joy
- Saying no sometimes
Working hard matters — and so does stepping back when needed.
A healthy community is one where people are supported, not burned out.
WHAT WE’RE EXPLORING (COMING LATER)
As this program grows, we’re thinking about introducing simple tools such as:
- Easy wellness checklists
- Family-friendly activities
- Gentle challenges focused on habits, not competition
- Ways to celebrate participation and progress
Nothing is set in stone. We’re listening, learning, and shaping this together.
AN OPEN INVITATION
For now, we invite you to simply:
- Think about your own wellness
- Talk with your family about healthy habits
- Take a walk
- Share a meal
- Schedule a checkup if it’s been a while
- Rest when you need to
Small steps matter.
The Island Wellness Program is about community care, balance, and long-term health.
We look forward to growing this thoughtfully — together.
A Simple Daily Wellness Rhythm
Wellness doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, it’s the small, consistent habits that support how our bodies feel and function each day. Here’s a gentle daily wellness rhythm many people find helpful as part of a balanced lifestyle:
- Start the morning hydrated – a glass of water (with or without lemon) helps wake the body.
- Prioritize protein at breakfast – supports energy and helps you feel fuller longer.
- Move after meals – even a short walk can support digestion and circulation.
- Enjoy green tea – often used as a midday pick-me-up.
- Stay active – workouts are commonly easiest to maintain in the morning or early evening.
- Refuel after movement – including protein after activity supports recovery.
- Keep dinner lighter and earlier – many people find this helps with sleep and digestion.
- Drink water throughout the day – steady hydration matters more than all at once.
- Manage stress intentionally – stretching, breathing, prayer, or quiet time all count.
Wellness is not about perfection. It’s about listening to your body, building habits that feel sustainable, and making choices that support your overall well-being.
As always, individual needs vary — especially for those managing health conditions or medications. What matters most is finding what works best for you.
Designed for Eleuthera
Life on Eleuthera is unique. Resources can be limited, schedules are full, and community matters. That’s why each monthly theme is:
- Low-cost or no-cost
- Accessible to all ages
- Grounded in everyday life
- Flexible for families, elders, and individuals
- Rooted in outdoor, community-centered living
No equipment. No gym memberships. No tracking or reporting. Just awareness and intention.
How the Monthly Themes Work
Each month, we highlight one wellness focus, such as:
- Walking
- Hydration
- Rest
- Family time
- Preventive care
- Mental wellbeing
You can participate by simply:
- Noticing your habits
- Making small changes where possible
- Talking about wellness at home
- Including children in age-appropriate ways
- Supporting one another as a community
Some months will feel easy. Some months may be harder—and that’s okay.
Wellness is not about perfection.
Wellness Includes Balance
This program recognizes that:
- Work is important
- Family responsibilities are real
- Caring for others takes energy
That’s why rest, balance, and connection are included as essential parts of health. Taking time for yourself, spending time with loved ones, and slowing down when needed are not luxuries—they are part of staying well.
A Family & Community Perspective
Wellness doesn’t happen in isolation. Children learn healthy habits by watching adults.
Families shape routines together. Communities thrive when people care for themselves and each other.
The monthly themes are designed so that:
- Parents can model healthy behaviors
- Children can participate naturally
- Elders are included
- No one feels left out or judged
This Is a Living Program
Island Wellness is not fixed or finished.
It will:
- Grow slowly
- Adapt to community needs
- Evolve with feedback
- Expand thoughtfully over time
As the community becomes more familiar and comfortable, additional tools or activities may be introduced—always gently, always intentionally.
The Heart of Island Wellness
At its core, Island Wellness is about this: Caring for your body, your mind, your time, and your relationships—one small step at a time.
We invite you to walk this year with us—not rushing, not competing, just living well together.