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There is so much to do now to keep up with our crazy fast pace lifestyle and it can seem like a bit of an insurmountable hill having good health. But taking the plunge into a healthier lifestyle doesn’t have to seem so daunting. By following a few small steps you can start taking today, you will be on your way to increasing the quality of life. Here, we share practical health and self-care tips for living healthier lives in a balanced way.
1. Eating the RIGHT Diet (The Little Things):
The basis of good health is a balanced diet. Unlike crash diets, the plan it not about starving your body but nourishing it with adequate nutrients.
Key Tips:
Eat the Rainbow: Throw in lots of produce. Much of the time, different colors signal a plethora of nutrients.
Whole Foods: Chose whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats rather than processed foods.
Drinking water during the day is a very good source to keeps ourself hydrated. They help you drink at least 8 glasses a day doing so well on your days to stay hydrated!
Mindfulness: Some eat when they are not hungry; use mindfulness to connect with your body and distinguish hunger from boredom. Do Not Eat Your Feelings! — Do not eat when you are bored or stressed.
2. Energy Balance: Stay Healthy with Movement
Physical activity is important for a healthy body and mind. It can probably be brisk, but even light exercise helps.
Key Tips:
Discover What You Love: Pick activities you love to do; dancing, swimming, hiking or yoga.
Focus on quality not quantity, do moderate exercise for 30-minutes or more most days of the week
Strength training: Add strength-building moves that help increase muscle mass and bone health.
Engage in physical activity: Create movement opportunities for yourself like taking the stairs, walking during lunch or gardening.
3. Mental Health: Taking Care Of Your Little Brain
Like physical health and exercise, mental wellness is very critical. We need to be able to address the stress and maintain some emotional balance.
Key Tips:
Have a Mindfulness or Meditation Practice: Use mindfulness and/or meditation as tools to cope with stress, gain greater awareness
Socialize: Maintain a solid social network Do seek refuge in family and friends.
Take care of yourself: spend time doing things that you love to do, and have ways that you can be calm.
Get Help: If you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression or other mental health issues do not be afraid to get help from a licensed professional.
4. Foundational Building Blocks: Sleep
Sleep of good quality is essential in ensuring you are healthy overall. It will give your body time to fix and recharge so you are ready for the next day.
Key Tips:
Regular bedtimes: Try to go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day, also on weekends.
Establish a schedule: Have bedtime ritual to indicate your body it is time for sleep.
Sleep Setting: Create a cool, dark and silent sleeping atmosphere in your bed room.
Limit Screen Time: Start doing anything on the screen at least one hour before sleep as blue light from screens can disrupt your sleep cycle.
5. The Importance of Preventive Care — Staying Ahead of Health Issues
Rolling up to your doctor is essential for preventive care and catching health conditions early.
Key Tips:
Regular Screenings: Follow guidelines for screenings and vaccinations as recommended by your doctor.
Ground Rules: These are things like not smoking or limiting your alcohol intake and keeping a healthy weight.
Listen to Your Body — If your body tells you something isn’t working right, go get it checked out.
Do You: Read up on your health and wellness. Knowing more means being able to choose health.
6. Wellness: Living Well in a Healthy Environment
What is in your environment is a major determinant of the status of the other. If you design your space to support wellness, healthy living will follow.
Key Tips:
Space: Clutter = Stress and simplicity promotes peace, so to keep stress at bay and maintain your sanity during the season of comforting others with a smile no matter what is really going on inside – bye-bye clutter!
Green Plants : Implant greenery in your home. They give a breath of fresh air and lift your spirits.
Open curtains and blinds during the day to take advantage of natural light, which can help elevate your mood and energy levels.
Reduce Toxins: Switch to non-toxic, chemical-free cleaners and personal care products.
Conclusion
It takes some time to fall in love with a healthier way of living. You can dramatically improve your long-term well-being with a balanced approach focused on nutrition, exercise, mental health care, sleeping practices and regular checkups as well as maintaining the quality of your personal space. Try to remember, small persistent changes can equate into long-lived improvements in your health. Begin today and slowly but surely work towards a healthier happier you.
