Take Care of Yourself
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can feel like a challenge. Sometimes it’s the small and consistent changes that make the biggest impact. Here are a few tips to help you make simple adjustments within your daily routine that can have lasting effects:
Start your day with a glass of water. Drinking a full glass of water in the morning can aid digestion, flush out toxins, enhance skin health and give you an energy boost.
Begin with something positive. Wake up and do something that inspires you. Whether it’s productive or relaxing, beginning your morning on the right foot can cultivate a positive mindset and set the tone for the entire day.
Get plenty of sleep. Sleep is just as important as eating healthy and exercising. From improving your concentration to helping support your overall health, getting the recommended hours of sleep per night can have a major impact on your wellbeing.
Get some fresh air. Whether you get outside for some exercise or to read a book in the sunshine, you should take at least 30 minutes a day to get some vitamin D.
Get moving throughout the day. Try the stairs instead of the elevator, take short walks around your office or ride a bike instead of driving. Vigorous exercise is essential but moving throughout the day will keep you energized, as well as benefit your mind and body.
Track your steps. Tracking your steps will help you see how much you’ve actually moved throughout the day and may even encourage you to challenge yourself to reach a certain number of steps every day.
Give your eyes a rest. Eyes become easily strained when you’re constantly focused on your computer screen. Reduce the risk of tired eyes by looking away from your computer for at least 20 seconds in 20-minute intervals.
Eat real food. Real food is whole, single-ingredient foods that are unprocessed and free of additives. Incorporating these foods into your day can help improve your health, manage your weight, and give you energy.
Snack smart. It’s easy to mindlessly snack throughout the day, so make sure your snack choices aren’t weighing you down. Mixed nuts, veggies, Greek yogurt or even a piece of dark chocolate are all great options that will keep you feeling satisfied.
