By Guest Author : Bruce Fletcher of www.lifetimeofhappy.com
Does it ever feel like you’re bombarded with complicated health advice from all angles? It can seem like staying healthy requires ample free time and disposable income. Thankfully, implementing basic wellness habits is actually quite simple, and you can prioritize self-care even on a busy schedule with a tight budget.
Try incorporating some of these realistic health tips into your life, like walking more often, improving your posture, shopping for nutritious snacks, and more.
Spend More Time Walking
When you commute to a sedentary job, you don’t spend much time on your feet throughout the day. Walking is a great way to get some gentle exercise, and if you can sneak some extra steps into your daily routine, you might be surprised by how toned and energized you feel! For instance, you can schedule informal “walk breaks” for yourself at the office, skip the elevator in favor of the stairs, walk to a restaurant to pick up your takeout instead of paying for delivery, and even walk to your coworkers’ desks to catch up on each others’ lives.
Stand Up Taller
Your posture can affect your overall mood, and standing up just a little taller will help you maintain proper posture throughout the day. To get used to standing this way, try holding your spine in a neutral position – this means pulling your shoulders back just a bit and keeping your chin parallel to the ground. This stance will evenly distribute your weight, which reduces any strain on your joints and muscles.
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Try Online Workouts
It’s not easy to make time for gym sessions multiple times per week. If you don’t have the wiggle room in your budget to sign up for a gym, or you simply have no space in your schedule to head down to the gym regularly, try setting up a home gym instead and following online workouts! You can find short online classes to suit your schedule. Top Fitness recommends outfitting your home gym space with rubber dumbbells or kettle bells, getting multipurpose equipment like a squat rack with a pull-up bar, and adding a TV to your wall.
Reach for Nutritious Snacks
Even if you’re eating healthy meals, you might be snacking on sweet, salty treats in between meal times or late at night. You don’t have to quit snacking to improve your overall health – but you may need to switch up your snack choices! Mom’s Kitchen Handbook recommends stocking up on freeze-dried fruits and vegetables if you’re craving something with a satisfying crunch, roasted nuts and seeds, whole-grain pretzels or crackers, and low-sugar granola bars. Furthermore, try to drink water when you’re thirsty instead of soda or juice.
Emphasize Gratitude
Finally, making it a point to practice joy and gratitude on a daily basis can help improve your quality of life. You may want to start keeping a gratitude journal and write down three to five things that you’re thankful for on a daily basis. Additionally, you could meditate for a few minutes per day and choose a mantra that helps you look on the bright side.
In today’s fast-paced world, committing to a healthy lifestyle can feel challenging at first. But the basic pillars of good health are simple and straightforward. By following these tips, you’ll find yourself walking extra steps each day, standing tall, and feeling grateful for the little things in life!
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