Below, we’ll give you examples of adjustments you could make that could help you to feel better both mentally and physically. If this sounds like something you’d like to achieve, read on to learn more.
Exercise in the Morning
Maybe you already exercise - good for you! Getting into the exercise habit can be extremely difficult, but once you’re in it, it’s often difficult to stop. That being said, you may not be exercising at the optimal time. Exercising any time of day will be effective, however, exercising too close to bedtime, or even too late in the afternoon could keep you lying awake at night.
Exercising in the morning can actually help you to increase brain power and have a more productive day. Later on, you’ll likely sleep like a baby! If you prefer to workout at night time, can go without making excuses after a day at work, and want to continue, then more power to you. However, there are many benefits to exercising in the morning that most can enjoy.
By going to bed at the same time each night, you get into a routine and almost instantly improve your sleep hygiene. Your sleep quality dictates how you feel, your appetite, how productive you are, stress levels, and so much more. If you simply make sure you’re in bed and asleep for a similar time each night, you should notice the positive benefits in your life in no time.
As well as going to bed at the same time each night, you should get up at the same time each day. This part is crucial. Even when it is the weekend, you should be vigilant and stick to your routine. It can be difficult to do, but it’s so worth it when your body is naturally falling asleep and waking up like clockwork. You won’t believe that you ever had to lie in bed awake for hours or force yourself out of bed when you really didn’t want to get up.
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If you’d like to do more reading, one of the best ways to do this is to carry a book with you everywhere you go. Almost every wait can be a good time for reading. A wait in the queue at the supermarket, a wait in the doctor’s office, and even your break at work. If you don’t have a book with you, then you won’t have the opportunity and you’ll likely just feel compelled to scroll on your phone. You will be able to get so much more reading done when you carry a book. Here's one that I am carrying around all the time now, Where to Go When by the Penguin Random House team. It is sectioned off by months, and it tells you where you should consider going each month!
If you take long journeys, whether occasionally or all the time, you can use this travel time to multitask. Driving to work could be an opportunity to listen to an audiobook or podcast that you’ve been meaning to listen to. Spending time on a train could be an opportunity to catch up with emails or set yourself up for a meeting. Doing this is often far more productive than scrolling social media or just listening to music. You won’t believe the amount of required reading you can get done in audiobook format when you make every drive an opportunity to listen!
Instead of drinking a glass of water when you remember, carry a water bottle with you to remind yourself. You can also invest in one of the Berkey water filter systems so that you can cut back on plastic waste and save money in the long run - not to mention consume a higher quality of water. Buy a water bottle you really like and make sure you drink 2 liters a day, minimum, like the one below!
I love my Nomader Collapsible Water Bottle. I carry a small purse, so when I am done with the water, I can roll it up and tuck it away. I got this adorable orange color, too!
The uniquely portable Nomader® Collapsible Water Bottle makes on-the-go hydration easy and sustainable by taking up minimal bag space and eliminating the need for wasteful single-use bottles. Designed with a flexible BPA-free silicone body, the reusable Nomader® bottle can be rolled up and stashed away when not in use, yet it’s as comfortable to drink from as a hard-sided bottle. This innovative travel water bottle features a patented leakproof cap, an ergonomic carry strap, and a wide mouth for easy cleaning. Additionally, the 22oz capacity (tops off at 25oz) bottle is freezable, heat resistant, and backed by a lifetime warranty. I think it is a fabulous thing!
Journaling doesn’t have to be pretty or artistic. You can journal about anything and everything. You could start a bullet journal if you’re short on time, or write entries comprised of just a few sentences. You could even start an art journal where you use paint and mixed media to tell a story, or just have fun. Freewriting is popular, which is where you just write whatever comes into your head. Nobody has to read it, and it’s probably better if you don’t read it back (for weeks to months, recommended by experts) so that you don’t think about censoring yourself.
Journaling regularly in any way you see fit can result in more clarity, creativity, productivity, and more.
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Meditation is a great habit to get into, even if you just do it for 5 minutes each day. Some people even like to link meditation with their journaling practice so they go into it feeling zen! The book ‘Automic Habits’ by James Clear actually states that linking habits you’d like to get into together can make it easier to stick to them. If you already meditate, for example, you could make sure you always journal afterward. If you already journal, make it a habit to meditate for 5 minutes beforehand.
The book also states that you should make each habit you want to get into as pain free as possible to begin with so that you stick to it. If this means meditating for 30 seconds each day for a few weeks then do it, as long as you do it every day. Eventually, you can build your habit to make it even more beneficial.
Humans are supposed to create. You may not consider yourself a particularly creative person, but creativity can mean different things to different people. You don’t even have to be good at anything to do it. Write a terrible poem. Paint an ugly picture. It all counts. The result isn't the point. The process is the point!
There are always going to be things we have to do that we don’t necessarily enjoy, such as washing clothes or doing the dishes. Find ways of enjoying the things you do. Play music you love or listen to podcasts you’ve been meaning to catch up on. Set Netflix up on your phone and catch up on shows while you iron clothes. Set a timer so that you can work intensely for 30 minutes before taking a 10-minute break. Take time to celebrate the small things! Do what you need to do to make your life easier! I like to keep my favorite bubbles in the refrigerator so I can enjoy a cold, crisp flute of Prosecco on my front porch or near my favorite place in the garden. My favorites are listed below:
Mionetto Prestige Brut ($14 750ml / $4 Mini 187ml) Made from 100% Glera grapes from the province of Treviso, an area renowned for high-quality Prosecco, this sparkling wine offers a luminous straw yellow hue and stylish mousse. The palate is marked by aromatic notes of honey and white peach. For stocking stuffers, you should start with Mionetto’s signature mini bottles ($4). The classic ribbon beautifully displayed across the bottle means there’s no need to wrap. You can even customize with notecards displayed around the bottle's neck.
Mionetto Prestige Rosé Extra Dry ($14 750ml / $4 Mini 187ml) This deeply luscious sparkling rosè is the result of the soft pressing of red grapes. The wine offers a peach blossom luminosity, accompanied by a fine, lively perlage. This wine is known for its intense fragrances, like holding an edible bouquet of violets, raspberries, strawberries, and wildflowers – a perfect pairing for your holiday table. Serving this cuvée with a grilled turkey breast or fish (or a variety of fish on the Feast of Seven Fishes) is sure to be a recipe for success.
Mionetto Luxury Cartizze DOCG ($45) This elegant Cartizze boasts luminous golden tones and delicate beads of tiny bubbles. A majestic, multi-faceted bouquet releases seductive impressions of apple and pear alongside notes of citrus and glazed almond. On the palate, it is crisp, well-balanced, and elegant. The perfect gift for anyone special in your life!
Go To Bed At The Same Time Each Night
By going to bed at the same time each night, you get into a routine and almost instantly improve your sleep hygiene. Your sleep quality dictates how you feel, your appetite, how productive you are, stress levels, and so much more. If you simply make sure you’re in bed and asleep for a similar time each night, you should notice the positive benefits in your life in no time.
Get Up At The Same Time Each Day
As well as going to bed at the same time each night, you should get up at the same time each day. This part is crucial. Even when it is the weekend, you should be vigilant and stick to your routine. It can be difficult to do, but it’s so worth it when your body is naturally falling asleep and waking up like clockwork. You won’t believe that you ever had to lie in bed awake for hours or force yourself out of bed when you really didn’t want to get up.
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Carry A Book Everywhere You Go
If you’d like to do more reading, one of the best ways to do this is to carry a book with you everywhere you go. Almost every wait can be a good time for reading. A wait in the queue at the supermarket, a wait in the doctor’s office, and even your break at work. If you don’t have a book with you, then you won’t have the opportunity and you’ll likely just feel compelled to scroll on your phone. You will be able to get so much more reading done when you carry a book. Here's one that I am carrying around all the time now, Where to Go When by the Penguin Random House team. It is sectioned off by months, and it tells you where you should consider going each month!
Multi-Task On Long Journeys
If you take long journeys, whether occasionally or all the time, you can use this travel time to multitask. Driving to work could be an opportunity to listen to an audiobook or podcast that you’ve been meaning to listen to. Spending time on a train could be an opportunity to catch up with emails or set yourself up for a meeting. Doing this is often far more productive than scrolling social media or just listening to music. You won’t believe the amount of required reading you can get done in audiobook format when you make every drive an opportunity to listen!
Carry A Water Bottle With You
Instead of drinking a glass of water when you remember, carry a water bottle with you to remind yourself. You can also invest in one of the Berkey water filter systems so that you can cut back on plastic waste and save money in the long run - not to mention consume a higher quality of water. Buy a water bottle you really like and make sure you drink 2 liters a day, minimum, like the one below!
I love my Nomader Collapsible Water Bottle. I carry a small purse, so when I am done with the water, I can roll it up and tuck it away. I got this adorable orange color, too!
The uniquely portable Nomader® Collapsible Water Bottle makes on-the-go hydration easy and sustainable by taking up minimal bag space and eliminating the need for wasteful single-use bottles. Designed with a flexible BPA-free silicone body, the reusable Nomader® bottle can be rolled up and stashed away when not in use, yet it’s as comfortable to drink from as a hard-sided bottle. This innovative travel water bottle features a patented leakproof cap, an ergonomic carry strap, and a wide mouth for easy cleaning. Additionally, the 22oz capacity (tops off at 25oz) bottle is freezable, heat resistant, and backed by a lifetime warranty. I think it is a fabulous thing!
Start Journaling
Journaling doesn’t have to be pretty or artistic. You can journal about anything and everything. You could start a bullet journal if you’re short on time, or write entries comprised of just a few sentences. You could even start an art journal where you use paint and mixed media to tell a story, or just have fun. Freewriting is popular, which is where you just write whatever comes into your head. Nobody has to read it, and it’s probably better if you don’t read it back (for weeks to months, recommended by experts) so that you don’t think about censoring yourself.
Journaling regularly in any way you see fit can result in more clarity, creativity, productivity, and more.
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Get Into The Meditation Habit
Meditation is a great habit to get into, even if you just do it for 5 minutes each day. Some people even like to link meditation with their journaling practice so they go into it feeling zen! The book ‘Automic Habits’ by James Clear actually states that linking habits you’d like to get into together can make it easier to stick to them. If you already meditate, for example, you could make sure you always journal afterward. If you already journal, make it a habit to meditate for 5 minutes beforehand.
The book also states that you should make each habit you want to get into as pain free as possible to begin with so that you stick to it. If this means meditating for 30 seconds each day for a few weeks then do it, as long as you do it every day. Eventually, you can build your habit to make it even more beneficial.
Make It Your Mission To Do One Creative Thing Each Day
Humans are supposed to create. You may not consider yourself a particularly creative person, but creativity can mean different things to different people. You don’t even have to be good at anything to do it. Write a terrible poem. Paint an ugly picture. It all counts. The result isn't the point. The process is the point!
Find Ways Of Enjoying The Things You Do
There are always going to be things we have to do that we don’t necessarily enjoy, such as washing clothes or doing the dishes. Find ways of enjoying the things you do. Play music you love or listen to podcasts you’ve been meaning to catch up on. Set Netflix up on your phone and catch up on shows while you iron clothes. Set a timer so that you can work intensely for 30 minutes before taking a 10-minute break. Take time to celebrate the small things! Do what you need to do to make your life easier! I like to keep my favorite bubbles in the refrigerator so I can enjoy a cold, crisp flute of Prosecco on my front porch or near my favorite place in the garden. My favorites are listed below:
Mionetto Prestige Brut ($14 750ml / $4 Mini 187ml) Made from 100% Glera grapes from the province of Treviso, an area renowned for high-quality Prosecco, this sparkling wine offers a luminous straw yellow hue and stylish mousse. The palate is marked by aromatic notes of honey and white peach. For stocking stuffers, you should start with Mionetto’s signature mini bottles ($4). The classic ribbon beautifully displayed across the bottle means there’s no need to wrap. You can even customize with notecards displayed around the bottle's neck.
Mionetto Prestige Rosé Extra Dry ($14 750ml / $4 Mini 187ml) This deeply luscious sparkling rosè is the result of the soft pressing of red grapes. The wine offers a peach blossom luminosity, accompanied by a fine, lively perlage. This wine is known for its intense fragrances, like holding an edible bouquet of violets, raspberries, strawberries, and wildflowers – a perfect pairing for your holiday table. Serving this cuvée with a grilled turkey breast or fish (or a variety of fish on the Feast of Seven Fishes) is sure to be a recipe for success.
Mionetto Luxury Cartizze DOCG ($45) This elegant Cartizze boasts luminous golden tones and delicate beads of tiny bubbles. A majestic, multi-faceted bouquet releases seductive impressions of apple and pear alongside notes of citrus and glazed almond. On the palate, it is crisp, well-balanced, and elegant. The perfect gift for anyone special in your life!