- move – just 15 minutes of exercise can change your day…and your life. i love starting my day with movement – especially yoga. it sets me right with the world and with myself. if an exercise routine is new to you, start small. incorporate a manageable amount of fitness into your week (like 15-20 minutes, 3 days a week), and grow from there. don’t beat yourself up about what you should do – just do something. some exercise is better than no exercise at all.
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- sleep – getting 7-8 hours of sleep is the backbone of any truly healthy lifestyle. without restorative sleep, your body is not prepared to tackle the day – mentally or physically. How can your body expect to focus let alone workout or be productive if it’s lacking something so essential?! often we have to get up early for work, so sleeping in is rarely an option, but shifting your bedtime a bit earlier may be all it takes to make you feel refreshed when morning time comes. (plenty of sleep and still struggle to get out of bed? craig, my fiancé, swears by this trick. drink a glass of water upon waking. he says it clears the morning “fog”.)
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what simple thing has changed your world?
What great advice! Especially the reading! I love to read, but too often I'm only reading textbooks, which isn't always fun. I got a library card to the public library in my college town, and it's been one of the best things I've done lately!
ReplyDeletefor me, "breathe" is definitely one. :) focusing on my breath teaches me something new every day.
ReplyDeletePilates makes me feel so good! I can really tell a difference when I skip it. I think I will try the glass of water in the morning idea. I should be drinking more anyway. :)
ReplyDeleteI did yoga for the first time in months yesterday. Was very mentally challenging for me but physically felt great!
ReplyDeleteI love this post!
ReplyDeleteTaking time to me is sooo important. Time to relax, relate, eat, play and pray.
these tips are simple but they really do make such a difference!
ReplyDeleteexercise is the biggest one for me - it's amazing the difference it makes!
ReplyDeleteSetting aside time to relax really is important! It's the simple things that can make a huge difference.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I especially love the "eat" part :)
ReplyDeletethis is wonderful! these simple things are so important!
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