Wellness is unique to every individual and is a constantly evolving practice. From technology to our jobs, there are many factors that affect our health and wellbeing each and every day. To better manage stress and energy levels, healthy habits like proper nutrition and physical activity is key, though of course during busy times, it may feel challenging to integrate them into your schedule. It doesn’t have to be difficult, however.
Here, I’ve broken down tweaks that you can make within your daily routine which will make you feel better, gain more energy & become more resilient to taxing situations in the long run.
NUTRITION
One easy step you can take is to start your day with breakfast. By stocking the kitchen with nutritious breakfast foods like my favorite, oatmeal, you know you will have healthy readily available. Another thing you can do is to swap processed food in your daily diet with fruit, legumes, nuts, veggies and foods with whole grains. Limiting sugar, artificial sweeteners and red meat, which all wreak havoc on your system, also help.
EXERCISE
As for exercise, you don’t need to lift heavy weights or run a marathon to reap benefits that include: Increased endorphins, stronger muscles, waste removal, stress relief and brain stimulation. Just 30 to 50 minutes of yoga, walking, running or bicycling daily will make a huge difference and enhance your well-being®.
ENVIRONMENT
Surrounding yourself with quality people is so important, as well. You are a happier, healthier person with a greater sense of purpose when you focus on building relationships. The key is to find people who build you up, then focus on developing deeper connections by spending time and energy on those people.
MEDITATION
Have you tried meditation? A few minutes of meditation can make all the difference in your mental and emotional states while providing palpable physical benefits. The practice promotes antibody development (boosting your immune system) and melatonin production (meaning better sleep).
REST
Lack of sleep impairs your ability to make decisions, slows your metabolism, and leaves your immune system vulnerable. Aim for at least six to eight hours of sleep each night and develop a routine by getting to bed and waking up at similar times daily. Staying away from screens right before bedtime will improve your quality of rest, too.
