Thoughts are powerful things: they precede your feelings, or emotions, which in turn dictate your behavior, or actions. Thinking of yourself as healthy and fit is the first step towards manifesting wellness, yet action is required to see your desired result.
Often, success is the result of many small actions taken over time. When these actions are taken consistently, they’re known as a “habit”. Here are 5 healthy habits you can develop for improved health and wellness.
1. Eat healthfully
Eating balanced meals will support you in being balanced. How are you fueling your body, and what small changes can you make that could yield big results?
2. Exercise regularly
Cardiovascular exercise, such as jogging or hiking, helps to strengthen the heart and lungs, whereas strength training helps to strengthen the muscles. Stretching increases flexibility, which can reduce the risk of injury. Exercise improves circulation and can also support weight loss. What are some ways you can get moving?
3. Get enough sleep
With so much to accomplish in a day, sleep time is often sacrificed. Getting enough sleep supports your memory, metabolism, motor skills, mood, memory, and immune system. It gives your body a chance to rejuvenate so that it can keep functioning at its best.
4. Reduce stress
Stress has been identified as a cause for a multitude of health problems including everything from acne and eating disorders to heart attacks and cancer. Reducing stress and maintaining peace can work wonders for your mind, body, and spirit. Whether it’s meditating, quality time with friends and family, some form of artistic expression, or anything that helps you feel at peace, make it a priority for healthy living.
5. Drink ample water
Your body is mostly water, and water is what it needs to stay hydrated, cleanse itself, and flush out toxins.
To think is to create, to act is to achieve!