Always Do Your Best. Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse, and regret. -Don Miguel Ruiz
10 things you can do for a brighter and healthier day
1. Drink more water! I'm serious. Start your morning off with a glass of water. I have a favorite water bottle that I normally fill up at the end of the night. In the morning, I just grab that bottle and start drinking. You will feel so much more refreshed and energized. I also enjoy lemon in my morning water.
2. Walk more. I make it a point to walk over 10,000 steps a day. If you're starting off, aim to walk for about 15 minutes after every meal. You will feel great, and you will be on your way to building up your daily steps.
3. Make your bed and tidy up around the house. I know a lot of people have set cleaning schedules, and many do not. I am honestly always cleaning, and so when I do tidy up a little around the house, it is mainly just me picking up after my little ones.
4. If you can, try to clean your kitchen the night before. It is such a great feeling waking up to a clean kitchen. You can just start your morning by brewing your coffee and deciding on what you're going to make for breakfast. You won’t have to stand around cleaning up last night’s mess.
5. Open your curtains/blinds. Just allowing the sun in makes a huge difference. It is a great way to brighten your home, but also, that sunshine will get you moving. Every morning, I open our curtains/blinds.
6. If you love to write, keep a journal. It's a great way to express your thoughts.
7. Work out. I aim to work out Mon-Fri. I think that working out really does balance everything. It's a great stress reliever and energy booster, and of course, you're doing something healthy for yourself.
8. Eat to nourish your body. Pick foods that you enjoy, but aim for healthier choices. Snacks that I enjoy are apples and almonds. Also, you can dip veggies in hummus or avocado.
9. Use a therapeutic oil diffuser. I bought a little one, and I use it at the end of the night. I just place a few drops of oil in the diffuser with water. It is very relaxing.
10. Rest your mind. At the end of the day, relax. Do something you enjoy, and if there is something you want to accomplish, make it your mission to do so.
What are some things that you do for a brighter and healthier day?
I'd love to hear about it. Feel free to leave a comment below.
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number 4 though! i cleaned my kitchen last night and when I came downstairs this morning, I felt like I had my life together
ReplyDeleteAw, it really does make a difference. So happy to hear you felt great!
DeleteWhat a great list. For me, number 8 tops the list. Food has such an enormous impact on my mood. If I don't make good, healthy choices, I get bloated, moody, generally unwell. It is so important to eat well and foods that agree with me. I love everything else too including the diffuser. Spot on.
ReplyDeleteyes great tips! I always try to take more walks, as much as I can!
ReplyDeleteThere are some really good ideas here for sure. I deffo agree, as a walk always clears my mind x
ReplyDeleteGreat tips! I make my bed every day, even though nobody else usually comes to my house. It just makes the place look so much neater and it's the cue for me to start my day. I've also started writing something every day, even if it's only for ten minutes.
ReplyDeleteI just started a journal a couple of days ago, and I love it! I've had tendinitis in my hand, and this is a fantastic way to strengthen my hand by physically writing everyday. But not only that, it just feels good to get my thoughts out on paper, and a great habit. I've also found myself drinking more water each day, which I add sliced lemons to and it tastes great. I need to focus on exercising more often though. That is the one area I've been lacking lately.
ReplyDeleteThese are so great - doable even when you feel the mojo is lacking. Sometimes I find I have to 'go through the motions' in order to keep my body healthy, ready for the time when my mind is in a place to be positive again - this is exactly the kind of thing I need. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one that kicks off their day by opening all the curtains and blinds in the house. My husband laughs at me because I will literally go from room to room, but it really does make a difference! That natural light instantly puts me in a better and more productive mood!
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