Did you make any big New Year’s resolutions? I am not much of a
resolution person. I prefer to make small life changes a little at a time to
improve my overall health. Getting healthy doesn’t need to mean big life
changes. Many people assume it has to involve a massive upheaval, and that it
is going to be a huge task. However, this does not need to be the case. A few
small changes can go a very long way to improving your mental and physical
health. Here are some of the easiest ways to get healthy.
Keep good company – If
you have personal relationships with people that have unhealthy habits, this can
make it easy for you be unhealthy. Peer pressure can be strong at times. Even
just being around unhealthy things can make it harder to avoid partaking
yourself. Try to start spending more time with people who do have healthy
habits that you are looking to emulate.
Improve your sleep quality – Do
you get a restful sleep each
evening? If not, you need to make some changes. You should try relaxation
techniques like yoga and meditation to help you sleep. Not only this, but you
need to ensure your bedroom is relaxing. It is also advisable to avoid using
technology for at least an hour before you go to sleep. I also make
a pillow spray with lavender essential oil to help me relax and fall asleep
faster!
Think small – One of the
biggest issues when it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle is that we tend to
give ourselves too much of a challenge. We often feel overwhelmed by all of the
information we need to take into account and big lifestyle changes we need to
make all at once. Instead, give yourself small goals, and it will be a lot
easier. For example, you could set yourself a challenge of replacing the soda you
have at lunch with two glasses of water. Once you have mastered this, set
yourself another small challenge. You get to the finish line one step at a
time.
Turn it into a hobby – One
of the best ways to start leading a healthier life is to turn it into a hobby.
For example, as part of your weekly or monthly routine, read a wellness
magazine. You should also attend
events in your local area that will help you to lead a healthier life like
running a 5K or doing a mud run with friends. It is all about blending things
you enjoy with your health goals.
Schedule some activity every day – It does not matter whether it is a walk on your lunch break or a
personal training session at the gym, it is important to incorporate some form
of exercise or physical activity into your daily routine. The benefits of this
are extensive, including improving bone density, lowering cholesterol,
improving lean muscle, normalizing blood pressure, and boosting your
metabolism. And, this merely scratches the surface!
Focus on the positives – You
know what they say, a healthy mind equals a healthy body. A positive attitude
can go a long way to boosting your overall health and improving your immune
system. So, make sure you focus on the positive! Whenever I am feeling down, I
try to take a moment to count my blessings and remind myself of all the
wonderful things I have in my life. It always helps to improve my mood!
It really does not require a huge effort to get healthy! In fact,
it all starts with some small changes that can lead to lasting results.

These are all such excellent tips Laura! I totally agree about taking small steps for big changes, and I've been trying to do that as well this year. I've been trying to get some activity (even if it's just a short time) in every day and I also do try to get enough sleep. It can be a struggle though!
ReplyDeleteGreat tips! Sleep is so important, I know when I don't get enough it leads to bad cravings and of course no energy to be active.
ReplyDeleteBrooke
pumps and push-ups
These points are good reminder to continue on my resolutions. Thansk for sharing <3
ReplyDeleteVaishali
www.vibvaciouswish.com
Great tips and you are right - start small and build from there!
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Kellyann
Great tips, Laura! I love the idea of spritzing a pillowcase with a nice essential oil.
ReplyDeleteGina || On the Daily Express
Truly great ideas. Even if I already know them, that doesn't mean I do them....but I have always thought sleep was so important...just call me grumpy if I don't get enough...LOL!!
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Jodie
www.jtouchofstyle.com
Being positive is a great way to be happier and healthier :)
ReplyDeleteSo many great tips! I have been working on eating better, which has been really my only goal for this year! I used to set so many goals and I got overwhelmed, especially when I didn't accomplish them. I do have a pillow spray and I love it!
ReplyDeleteCarrie
curlycraftymom.com
These are great tips. In my house we use sleep time lotion to help us go to sleep.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.amysfashionblog.com/blog-home/
These are great tips! I agree with the start small one too, it's easier to commit to keeping with something if you start with small steps first :)
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a wonderful week. The heatwave continues here unfortunately, so uncomfortable!
Away From The Blue Blog
Love these tips! Keeping it small to start with and staying positive is so important! Xx
ReplyDeletewww.thefashionfolks.com
These are great tips! I always think of making things into a hobby and starting small!
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ReplyDeleteHey sugar, I think I read the post about the pillow spray long, long ago and bought all of the goodies to make the spray and then forgot where I read the recipe. I have pinned it now and plan to make this spray THIS WEEK. Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteI have been writing in a gratitude journal that Carrie gave me each night and I really think it has helped me see the positive in every day.
Great tips!!
This is such a good read dear, and I couldn't agree more, especially on scheduling your activities. It organizes your day and makes you feel good when you accomplish your tasks.
ReplyDeleteJessica | notjessfashion.com
While I am not a "resolutions" person I have to admit one thing I am trying to do is eat one fruit a day. I realised that sometimes I would go weeks without a single fruit ! So far I've accomplished it 90%-
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