At the beginning of every new year, we get the feeling that we must improve ourselves, our lives, or surroundings. Why?
Simply because this is a time when there's a feeling of renewal and gratefulness for having survived a period of challenges and/ successes. With these, come feelings of hope for better, or an impetus to make ourselves and surroundings better.
Overrated? Yes, but in a good way!
Individual efforts at creating better, will result in the betterment of whole societies and by extension the whole world.
Healthy Resolutions will not be beneficial without commitment. Commitment changes Healthy Resolutions into Healthy Habits.
1) PLAN - eating healthy and practicing healthy habits require strategy.
2) EAT BREAKFAST - do not skip the most important meal of the day. This is the deal maker/ breaker for a long healthy life.
3) EAT DAILY BALANCED MEALS - taking supplements where foods providing nutrients are scarce or lacking.
4) TAKE A BOTTLE OF WATER WHEREVER YOU GO - so as to make sure you fulfill the daily requirement.
5) BUILD HEALTHY SOCIAL CONNECTIONS - an essential ingredient of good health. It's true! Your friends can make/ break you. They provide the emotional support, sense of belonging, and sometimes, even valuable health information .
6) EXERCISE - 3-4 times a week for at least 25 minutes. Find fun ways to 'sneak in' exercise other times- park further away from the entrance to your office or the shopping centre, take the stairs sometimes. Have growing children? Reserve time on the weekend for an outdoor game or walk in the park with them.
7) GET ENOUGH SLEEP - your body needs this 'down-time' to repair and rejuvenate itself. Yet another habit that requires planning. If you plan your day effectively, you won't need to stay up late to work.
8) SNACK ON FRUITS & VEGETABLES -refrain from stocking up on junk food. Spend this extra money on fresh fruits and vegetables. This is also a tried and proven way of getting your 8 servings a day. You'll be happy you committed, as soon as you start experiencing higher energy levels and liking what you see in the mirror.
9) EAT SMALLER PORTIONS MORE OFTEN- a great habit which prevents overindulgence and obesity.
10) FIND A HOBBY - something you find relaxing and entertaining.
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