Terri Ramsey Beavers Modern life and wellness don’t naturally go hand in hand, despite the growing awareness of the importance of wellness in our society. We move too fast, take on too much work, and don’t look after ourselves as much as we should. When we adopt the “work hard, live hard” mantra, we leave far too little time for quiet relaxation and contemplation, when, in fact, allowing ourselves to slow down can better our focus, increase our energy, and help us enjoy every day that much more. All you need to do is be more purposeful with your downtime, and follow these steps to turn your life around.
Start Simple Routines
Big changes are not made in a day. You cannot decide to completely change your life around and then expect to successfully have changed who you are by tomorrow. Our habits have taken years if not decades to build, and changing them will require small steps. That is why you should start with simple routine changes. Try first to go to bed at the same time every night and wake up at the same time every morning. Then work on bettering your beauty routines. Then work on disconnecting from electronics, and so on. Start small and build your way up.
Better Your Meals
We need food for energy, yes, but we have three senses that affect the quality of our experience. Taste is obvious, but smell plays an important role in how we enjoy our food, and sight can help elevate the experience further. Combined, your food has the opportunity to excite and thrill you every single day, but you must put effort into it. Relying on ready-meals or microwavable dinners is not the way to go. You can enjoy a delicious beef burrito bowl and try out new recipes every week. You can stimulate your senses; you just need to prioritize your meals.
Have Fun and Be Active
Exercise is critical to a healthy lifestyle, but a regular exercise routine is one of the hardest things to start. That is why instead of relying on the gym to get your workouts in, find activities that you find fun to do. Go and learn how to dance. Go bike riding around the city, go swimming – the kind of exercise that you do is less important than the fact that you are working your body. By choosing something you have fun doing, you can ensure a more regular exercise routine.
Wind Down with Focus-Orientated Tasks
Finally, slow down and better your ability to focus at the same time. This means disconnecting from electronics and working on projects that require focus, and time. It’s a great way to relax and to enjoy your downtime, simply because it gives your mind and body a break from the hustle and bustle of a busy life.
There are so many ways you can turn your life around, and you need to work on finding what habits work for you. Generally speaking, however, finding ways to better your health and your routines is a great place to start. Live well, and you can live happily.