8 Steps To An Even Healthier You

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8 Steps To An Even Healthier You

Either you’re someone who wants to be healthier, or you’re a person who thinks they’re healthy already and is looking to improve how you feel even more. Either way, it’s a great goal to have and one you can achieve if you put your mind to it.

In this article, you’ll learn and discover 8 steps to an even healthier you.

Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t or allow anything to get in your way and stop you from becoming the person who you know you can be. All it takes is you getting onboard and prioritizing your wellbeing over any other happenings you have going on in your life. Get excited about this journey and how much better you’re going to feel when you adjust your habits even more than you already have.

Be Honest with yourself

The first step to living a healthy lifestyle is, to be honest about your current behaviors. Stop lying to yourself and saying you’re healthy when you’re truly not taking any action to better yourself. It’s easy to tell yourself you’re going to get to the gym more or stop drinking as much and then fall back on excuses as to why you’re not reaching these goals. If you’re someone who struggles with addiction, then the only way to get better is to face the issue. You can learn more here and better understand your options for getting clean so that you can be an even healthier you.

Exercises

Exercise Daily

While you may be physically moving on occasion or head out for a run once in a while, it’s not the same as exercising daily. Your body needs to be challenged consistently if you want to see results and feel better overall. Your clothes will fit nicely, your mood will lift, and you’ll sleep better at night when you keep up with your workout routine. Create a schedule that works for your lifestyle and allows you to hit the gym on a regular basis. Find a workout buddy if it helps you stay on track or reward yourself with new exercise clothes when you’re good about sticking to your plan.

Cook Meals at Home

It’s tempting to eat out because it’s convenient and tastes good, but it could be ruining your diet and draining your wallet. What you should do is try to cook at home more often and treat yourself with healthy meals that make you feel good. Go grocery shopping, prepare your meals in advance and bring your lunch to work to help you find success in this area of your life. All it takes is a slight change to your lifestyle and routine, and you’ll start to get used to cooking for yourself quickly. You may even find you enjoy it as a new hobby and like the challenge of making new recipes.

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Unplug & get more Sleep

It’s no secret that constantly being on your phone or computer isn’t good for your health. Your eyes, sleep, brain and relationships suffer when you’re addicted to your devices. Think about other ways to spend your time, which are healthier for you. Instead of playing on your electronics you could be going out for a walk, catching up with an old friend or reading a book. Sleep is critical to your functioning and well-being, so make sure you get enough shut-eye each evening and walk away from your devices at a decent hour. You’ll have more energy the next day and won’t feel like you need a nap come mid-afternoon.

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Calm your Mind

Another area that you should be paying attention to for an even healthier you is your mind. Meditation and yoga are excellent ways to reconnect with yourself and calm racing thoughts. Take time each day to sit in silence and just let yourself be in the moment for a while. You’ll feel refreshed if you consistently take time out of your day to rest and reflect. Your mind is powerful, and stress will soon sneak up and take over if you’re not good about tending to your thoughts and feelings.

Connect & Build Relationships with others

Relationships are important to have in life because they make you feel alive and give you purpose. When you hang around positive and uplifting people, you feel good about yourself and life in general. Connect with and seek out individuals who are easy to talk to and support you in your journey to have better health. It’s nice to know you have someone you can turn to when you’re feeling down or simply want to relax and hang out.

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Drink more Water

It’s time to put down the soda, alcohol and sugary drinks and pick up a bottle of water. You need to stay hydrated throughout the day, and the best way to do this is with a liquid that restores you and doesn’t drag you down. Keep a water bottle at your desk, so you remember to drink more of it throughout your busy days. It’s not only good for your energy levels but will give you glowing and clear skin too. Drink more water to quickly improve your health and wellbeing and help you maintain or lose weight.

Put you First

One of the most important steps to creating an even healthier you is that you put yourself first. This includes knowing how to set boundaries at work and home and not letting others get in the way of you reaching your wellness goals. Use a calendar to help you manage your obligations and responsibilities and be sure to add some time to care for you on your schedule. Get rid of the excuses and start to figure out what makes you happy and do more of that on a daily basis.

Conclusion

Never stop trying to improve, learn and grow if you want to be an even healthier you. There are always new goals to be set and achieved when working on you. It takes you being honest with yourself and then stopping at nothing to get to a better place in your life.

Stacey Chillemi

editor@thecompleteherbalguide.com

Stacey Chillemi is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, speaker & coach. She is the founder of The Complete Herbal Guide. She has empowered hundreds of thousands worldwide through her books, websites, e-courses, educational videos, and live events. You can Twitter me at @The_HerbalGuide.

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