By How do you take care of yourself? This is a question that is frequently overlooked as we go about our everyday lives. Life is busy. There is work and family, and very little time for anything else. It’s easy to move through each day on autopilot, without stopping to take stock.
The following are small things you can do for yourself without too much disruption.
Eat Well
We’re always advised to stick to a healthy food plan and eat well. There’s a reason that this comes up so much, and that’s because it’s a basis for everything. Eating healthy food fuels your body and allows you to function on all cylinders. Eating a poor diet has an adverse effect and will have a negative impact on most areas of your life.
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Start by making small changes to your diet.
- Drink more water and hydrate your body
- Cut out processed meals and take-out
- Eat your five a day
- Prepare your food, rather than buying it ready-made
A healthy diet helps prevent a whole range of illnesses. It can also help with pre-existing conditions. For example, Kidney Atlas researched a number of home remedies for dealing with kidney stones. The results were surprising.
Planning healthy meals can seem impossible when you’re working long hours and life is busy. However, it can be done with a little thought and advanced preparation. Meals can be made in advance and frozen for when you’re ready to use them. There are also services that will deliver fresh ingredients and recipe cards. All you have to do is make the dishes.
Exercise
There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to exercise. You don’t have to go to the gym if that’s not your thing. You don’t have to wear gym clothes or a leotard. Just find something you enjoy doing and stick to it.
Like healthy eating, it’s easier to put this in place if you start small. Make a few changes here and there and then build on it.
- Get off the bus one stop earlier than usual and walk the rest of the way
- Walk round to the local shop rather than driving
- Take the stairs sometimes, rather than the elevator
- Walk around the block
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Look After Your Mind and Soul
Having a healthy mind is just as important as having a healthy body. If you have a busy job, let it rest. There are several things you can do to promote a healthy mind.
When was the last time you did something that made your heart soar? Remember when you were a child, that sense of excitement when it snowed, or it was the last day of school? Try to recapture that feeling by doing something you love and are passionate about. Find what that is and do it often.
The next time you feel that you’re going from day to day and just getting through, ask yourself this question. How do you take care of yourself? And put steps in place to look after yourself each day.
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