National Wellness Month and Annual Day of Beauty: Prioritize Health, Healing, and Self-Love

August is National Wellness Month, a time to start focusing on taking care of yourself in every aspect: physically, mentally, and emotionally. It’s a reminder to allow yourself to slow down, breathe and check on how you’re doing in general.

For Sisters Working It Out, this month hits close to home. It’s a powerful reminder of our mission of uplifting women by championing them through our efforts to educate, support, and spread awareness, particularly with breast cancer. This month is a reminder that wellness is not for a few people only, it is a necessity for everyone to live a balanced life. 

As we come nearer to the Annual Day of Beauty in November, we are reminded that wellness also means celebrating yourself. As a cancer survivor, a carer, or a supporter, being able to equip yourself with the knowledge and resources will help you take care of your health and improve your overall wellness. 

What is Annual Day of Beauty

Sisters Working It Out’s Annual Day of Beauty is an event created to celebrate the strength and resilience of thrivers by giving them a day of pampering and support. It is also a special event where cancer survivors, warriors, and carers can learn more about how they can take care of themselves better through workshops, resources, and pampering sessions.

The Connection Between National Wellness Month and Annual Day of Beauty 

In a constantly demanding world where women are expected to deliver more, National Wellness Month encourages us to slow down and listen to what we need. Many women are conditioned to put others first, which is often at the expense of their own well-being and health. This month invites us to make time to rest, reflect, and recharge because you deserve it. 

Wellness is not just about going to the gym or eating more greens, it is also about checking in with your emotions, setting healthy boundaries, and surrounding yourself with positive energy and people. SWIO’s Annual Day of Beauty also reminds us of the same thing. It embodies the spirit of what wellness is about by providing breast cancer survivors a space to feel safe, celebrated, and special. 

How You Can Improve Your Overall Wellness

Improving your wellness doesn’t have to be rough. It’s about intentionally and continuously improving your physical, emotional, mental and even spiritual self. 

• Practice Realistic Self-Care

Wellness is not about perfection but finding what works for you. You can take time each day to pause and ask yourself, “What do I need right now?” Whatever it is that you need, always respond to yourself with kindness. 

• Prioritize Your Mental and Emotional Health

You don’t have to bottle your feelings and thoughts to yourself. Try journaling, speaking with a therapist or someone you are close to, or join a support group and sisterhood like SWIO — what you feel and think about matters to a lot of people. 

• Nourish Every Part of You 

Wellness goes beyond the physical level. Aside from moving your body and eating healthy food options, you can add journaling or any activity that will make you happy, in your daily routine. 

• Find Strength in Community

You are not alone. Sharing your journey with others such as friends, family, or safe spaces like us Sisters Working It Out, can make your wellness journey even better and more fulfilling. You can start by joining our initiatives like Annual Day of Beauty where you can meet people who you can share your experience and thoughts with. 

Conclusion

National Wellness Month is your chance to start to allow yourself to feel good. You don’t have to feel guilty for resting or for treating yourself better. Above everything, you should love yourself more — do not forget yourself.  As days come closer to the Annual Day of Beauty, let’s all remind ourselves that wellness is not only about nutrition, it is also about pampering and celebrating yourself. Put yourself first unapologetically.

Support Wellness by Donating to Sisters Working It Out

By donating to SWIO, you help make self-care, healing, and emotional wellness more accessible for women who need it most, particularly women with breast cancer. Your donation helps power programs like Annual Day of Beauty that is aimed to educate, empower, and care for breast cancer warriors and survivors.

Be Part of Our Day of Beauty!

Together, we can make a lasting impact in the lives of breast cancer survivors. Here’s how you can get involved:

Become a Sponsor – Partner with us in creating a day filled with care, love, and wellness. Your sponsorship will help us provide pampering services, wellness activities, and heartfelt experiences for our sisters.

Volunteer Your Time and Skills – Join our team of compassionate hearts and help make this day truly meaningful. Whether through assisting in wellness activities or simply bringing smiles, your presence matters.

Donate Any Amount – Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. Your generosity will go directly toward supporting cancer survivors and ensuring they feel celebrated, cared for, and loved.

Let’s make beauty, hope, and healing possible!