It’s no secret that good health is one of the most important things in life. With it, you have the energy to live your life and you can maintain an active and fulfilling lifestyle, but without it, your whole world may seem empty. Luckily, there are lots of ways to promote and maintain good health, whether by eating right, exercising regularly or getting enough sleep at night. Here are 10 tips to help you achieve and maintain good health from now on!
1) Eat Fresh Food
Fresh food is always going to be better for you than processed foods, which are made with ingredients that often aren’t healthy or natural. Although a fresh fruit smoothie sounds like a good idea at first, it usually has sugar added to it – sugar which might have been extracted from GMO corn, for example. If you want to avoid artificial ingredients in your food, make sure you know what you’re eating before committing to it. The best way is by growing your own vegetables or buying food that’s been grown organically. You can also read food labels and search for organic brands where possible when shopping. (All of these steps are recommended whether or not your goal is to lose weight.)
2) Move Your Body
Inactivity is an unavoidable side effect of a sedentary office job, but it can be countered by taking frequent breaks from your workstation to walk around, stretch or even take a brief stroll outside. Even if you don't set aside time for exercise every day, it's still important to move frequently and regularly; try timing yourself each week to see how many active minutes you can add to your day. It adds up quickly!
3) Schedule Time To Relax
Stress can take a serious toll on our health. That’s why it’s important to schedule time each day—or at least once per week—to do something you enjoy, whether that’s spending time with family or playing an instrument. It doesn’t have to be anything strenuous; even five minutes of meditating can give your mind some much-needed rest. Having scheduled me time helps you fight off burnout, which research shows is linked to stress, depression, reduced productivity, poor sleep quality and a weakened immune system.
4) Try New Things
It’s easy to stick with things we know we like—the familiar taste of our favorite foods, the comfort of our favorite movie theater seats, even our go-to bed sheets. The problem is, once you get stuck in a rut, it can be hard to fall back in love with life. So when you find yourself bored or resentful of your usual routine, try something new—and do it all at once! Think you’ll like Thai food? Order Pad Thai instead of your usual chicken fried rice. Bored on Friday night? Take a ride over to that concert at Carnegie Hall you’ve been thinking about going to all year but keep putting off.
5) Get Enough Sleep
Sleep is an important component of good health. Getting enough sleep can help you maintain a healthy weight, improve your immune system, keep inflammation at bay, maintain your heart health, and reduce stress. Aim for 7 to 9 hours a night by turning off all screens one hour before bedtime and going to bed at a consistent time every night. If you’re having trouble falling asleep, try writing down everything that’s bothering you on paper before turning in for bed. Then leave it outside of your bedroom or shred it when you wake up in the morning. Focusing on positive thoughts will help set your mind straight for better sleep at night!
6) Connect With People You Love
This is a super simple tip but one that often gets overlooked by people trying to improve their overall health. You can’t expect to be healthy without taking care of your body, but you also won’t be able to take care of your body if you don’t feel happy or loved. Think about it: The very foundation of good health is a positive outlook on life.
7) Invest In Yourself
One of the easiest ways to invest in your health is with a gym membership. There are many great benefits to hitting up a gym on a regular basis. First, you’ll feel better about yourself because you’re taking care of your body. Second, you’ll start setting goals for yourself that make it more likely that you will stick to an exercise plan long-term (like running that 5K!). Third, it’s hard to beat going into work after a solid workout; nothing has ever motivated me more than sweating away my stress while at work! Finally, I love how working out can give me extra pep in my step when I need it most. Stressful day? Hit up a class or take an energizing run outside after work!
8) Drink Lots Of Water
Stress affects our bodies in a number of negative ways, from affecting our sleep to raising blood pressure. But managing stress is easier said than done. If you don’t manage your stress, your body will do it for you by storing excess energy as fat in an effort to safeguard itself against an environment perceived as dangerous or unstable. Therefore, if you want to maintain a healthy weight, it’s important to make time for activities that bring balance and calm into your life. These 10 tips can help
9) Manage Stress Better
Stress is a killer, literally. When stress levels spike our bodies release cortisol, a hormone that leads to extra fat storage in our bellies. One study even found that when college students reported their stress levels increased it led to significant weight gain over just six months. If you’re looking for some de-stressing strategies, check out these smart ways to lose weight without exercise .
10) Take Care Of Your Mind, Body, And Spirit
Exercise, eat right, sleep well. It’s good to focus on all three aspects of your health: physical, mental, and spiritual. Exercise not only keeps you healthy physically but it can help you keep your mind focused as well. Also in terms of eating right try to drink plenty of water each day and eat a balanced diet with fruits and vegetables; don’t overload on sweets or fatty foods. Finally when it comes to sleep make sure you are getting enough rest for your body so that it can function correctly every day—staying healthy is a lot easier when you aren’t tired all of the time!
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