It’s no secret that we all want a better life. But sometimes it can be hard to figure out what changes we need to make. Am I eating right? Am I working out enough? Should I get a new job or am I happy where I am at the moment?
These are questions everyone has asked themselves at one point in their lives and too many people have been left with unanswered questions for too long. That’s why today, on our journey towards being healthier happier people, we’re going to answer some of these questions together by looking over my list of 17
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How to Change Your Life This Year
1. Get up at the same time every day.
Let’s face it. We all have those days where we wake up and think, “Why bother? I’m going to sleep in a few more minutes.” Or even better: “I don’t need an alarm clock because my cat is already jolting me awake by pouncing on me at six-thirty every morning.” If you want to change your life this year, you have to get out of bed at the same time every day.
This helps you get into the healthy habit of waking up, and it helps you wake up at a healthy time in your body’s natural rhythm.
This doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to wake up at 5 am every day, if you feel more rested at 7 am then that’s okay.
2. Drink 8 glasses of water a day
Our body is made up of at least 60% water, and it’s necessary for our organs to function properly. You should drink 8 glasses of water a day to keep your digestive system healthy and balanced.
water has a lot of benefits to our overall health, ranging from healthy skin and healthy hair to healthy organs. So drink up!
3. Make a healthy salad
The most healthy salads include different kinds of vegetables, such as tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers, etc. You should add some protein to your salad too. Cheese or nuts would be perfect for that – healthy fats that taste oh-so-good!
Salads are not just healthy, they’re also really delicious. Dressings can make or break a salad, so choose them carefully and you will love eating your healthy salads every day this year!
4. Meditate for 15 minutes every day
It’s easier than it sounds – and more important than we might think at first glance. Meditation has been scientifically proven to reduce stress and anxiety so if you’re constantly anxious, meditating will help you bring your anxiety levels to healthy/normal.
Meditation has its benefits beyond just relieving stress and anxiety – it helps you get in touch with your inner self, improves your focus and attention span, makes you more aware of the present moment
5. Exercise for at least 10 minutes a day
If you want healthy and toned muscles, then it’s crucial that you exercise more. Just 10 minutes of working out every day will do wonders for your body. You can jog around the neighborhood, do some simple yoga poses, or even run up and down the stairs a few times.
The benefits of exercise are endless. It helps with healthy blood circulation, healthy muscles, healthy bones, healthy heart functions, etc. What’s even better is that you will be able to have healthy relationships with others by being more open and healthy yourself.
6. Smile every morning in the mirror!
Smiling has a lot of healthy benefits, like healthy blood circulation and healthy heart functions. It is scientifically proven to make you happier too!
Smiling every morning in the mirror will make you healthier, happier, and more positive every day of your life. Why not give it a go now?
7. Get enough sleep
At least 8 hours of undisturbed sleep is necessary for healthy skin and body. We all know that feeling when we haven’t slept well the night before, and how grumpy we can get throughout the day. Getting plenty of healthy sleep every night will do wonders for your state of mind, as well as your physical appearance. You will feel refreshed and ready to tackle whatever comes your way once you wake up!
8. Say no to drugs & alcohol
Some people make this their excuse for not getting healthy; they think it’s impossible because they love having fun with friends or family members who are drinking or doing drugs. To these people I say, healthy habits should be practiced by everyone, including you!
This is the year where you put your physical and mental health first, so if it means saying no to partying, then do it! There will always be time for that once you’re healthy and successful.
9. Drink green tea
Green tea is packed with healthy antioxidants, which lowers your stress level as well as helps fight off diseases like cancer. It’s also good for having healthy skin and healthy weight loss. If you don’t like taking your green tea with plain water, try using honey or lemon to flavor up your cup of green tea every morning before work or school so you won’t get bored of it!
10. Read at least one self-help book per month
Self-help books are great because they teach us how to change our way of thinking about things, which can help improve our lives in just a few months if we take action. For example, the book The Secret will teach you healthy habits that can change your life forever!
11. Floss daily
You’d be surprised at the difference flossing makes for your oral health. There are two major benefits to flossing each day: healthy teeth and gums.
Healthy gums mean healthy teeth so flossing will help you prevent tooth decay, and healthy gums will help you avoid gum diseases like periodontitis. Brush your teeth twice every day too!
12. Spend time with your family
How healthy is spending quality time with the ones you love? It’s healthy for both yourself as well as those around you!
when we spend time with our loved ones, we create memories and healthy relationships that last a lifetime. It also helps to improve healthy social skills and healthy coping mechanisms if anyone around us is having difficulties in their lives
13. Try to be helpful
One of the healthy habits you can develop towards happiness is doing something healthy for someone else without wanting anything in return. You’ll feel happier yourself because it’s just a healthy habit to practice, and healthy for your relationship with others too!
14. Make a to-do list daily
Try to remember everything you have to do that day, then write it down in a healthy journal or a to-do list. This helps to keep you organized and focused. You won’t be stressed or anxious about forgetting things, because you’ve written it all down!
15. Eliminate toxic people from your life
Healthy relationships cannot be built around toxic friends or family members! It doesn’t mean they have to leave our lives completely, but healthy boundaries need to be set so you can live the healthy life you deserve.
16. Keep your house clean by picking up after yourself right away.
We all get busy and sometimes we forget or aren’t in the mood to pick up our clothes after we change, leave dishes in the sink, or just straight-up dirty our houses. What healthy habits can come from keeping your house clean? It increases healthy energy, and healthy home values,
Decluttering and tidying up your space has a positive impact as well on your mental health!
17. Make your bed every morning
It isn’t hard to make your bed every morning, but this is one of the healthy habits that can change your life in many ways
Making your bed is part of a good morning routine that helps to get your day started off on the right foot. Not only that, but it also helps you form healthy habits of keeping a clean house, which increases healthy energy levels for the rest of the day!
You’ll also feel successful when you make your bed every morning too!
Final Take away
It seems like there are always things that we don’t have the time for, but if you want to change your life in 2022 it’s important to start doing these 17 simple things every day now. These successful habits will help you get started with changing your life and living healthier. For example, make a list of what needs to be done every day or try reading one self-help book per month–these small changes can lead to big results!
Which successful habit has worked best for you so far?
I’m Dr Janet, a medical doctor, blogger, Youtuber and a mother to two awesome kids. I help women achieve their natural hair, skincare and health goals.
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