These 7 Daily Habits Helped Me Become Incredibly Healthy And Happy
It can help you to get closer to your fitter body.
1- Morning Routine
I wake up every day with the thought that I am grateful to sleep well and safe and wake up in good mental and physical health. Waking up to self affirmations and gratitude is an instant mood booster.
I have also started writing a gratitude journal as a morning practice since a year. It helped to set the positive tone for my day.
First thing, start waking up at the same time every day including weekends (yes, you read it right). We tend to break our routine on weekends and struggle to get back on it on weekdays.
It’s difficult for sure initially but after a few weeks, you can definitely start waking up a bit earlier than your usual time.
2- Drink Water
I know drinking water seems like what the heck it is. However, hear me out. Drinking enough water really makes a difference in your body and mind. If you’re feeling lazy, lethargic, low, go and drink a cold glass of water.
Simple tip is, keep a recyclable, reusable water bottle with you wherever you’re in your house. Try to keep a goal to drink a minimum 2 liters of water every single day and it has zero calories too. So you don’t need to watch your weight scale.
There are apps available to track your daily water intake.
3- Workout- 3x per week
Add a 30 minutes work out schedule in your daily routine in the morning or evening or whenever you see fit. Nevertheless, make sure you’re doing it. There are many free apps available to keep a track or join an online community to get inspiration and motivation to stick to your workouts.
Do check out my Instagram stories to get a daily dose of inspiration.
4. Adequate Rest
As I gradually developed a healthier relationship with workouts , food and got to listen to my body with guided meditation, I’m now aware of when my body needs rest and I let it be.
If that means to workout only 3 times a week, I don’t push my body further.
Respect your body and let it rest when you feel it.
5. Being Mindful of My Energy
I always try to take deep breath in any emotional charged up situation or before letting my mind speak. I think before saying anything negative, critical to myself and people around me.
The most powerful benefit of this has been eliminating negative self-talk. It let go of my self-doubt and skyrocketed my confidence.
6- Get Some Sun
I am sure many of you would relate, we are mostly glued to our couches, computer or laptop screen.
Get yourself away from the couch. Just go for a little walk around your apartment, nearby park and feel the sun and wind. It will definitely brighten your day and mood.
7- Limit Screen Time
We all live in FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) and keep checking our phone or just scrolling Facebook, Instagram or any other social media without actually paying attention. I muted all unnecessary notifications on my phone and laptop. This way I won’t get distracted while doing your office or personal work.
I uninstalled apps that I haven’t used in the last 60 days. If you still can’t limit screen time, use lock apps options in your phone and iPad. It will lock your apps after a certain time of usage and won’t allow you to access it further.
Lastly
To be healthy doesn't mean you need to have ripped abs or need to look like a model figure, but it’s more of on how you think about yourself mentally and physically.
And you can do it too because it’s the small changes that help you make major shifts towards a healthier and happier life.
Try all of any one of them, I am sure with time you will feel like a million bucks inwards and outwards. All the best!
Be Bold
Be Courageous
Be Your Best
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