Welcome to part two of this post, giving you simple, easy to implement tips for moving towards a healthier lifestyle.
These are small ideas, but with each small change that you make, you are shifting your self perception, and sending yourself positive messages about who you are, and the lifestyle that you lead.
Remember, slow and steady wins the race. Have a read of these ideas, pick one or two that you feel would help you, and commit to integrating them into your lifestyle. Don't try to do too much at once. There's plenty of time to keep evolving and improving!
Here are a few more tips and ideas for a healthier, happier you.
Commit to 10 minutes of physical activity a day.
This doesn’t have to be a big deal. Don't worry about what exactly it is, or how effective it will be. For a start just decide what you will do (a walk, a jog, yoga, trampolining in the garden, playing with your toddler, anything that you can easily fit in) and get it done every day. When you're starting out and it all seems overwhelming, you can paralyse yourself into inaction. Keeping it light and simple makes it easier to get going.
Give yourself 5 minutes a day of free time.
No phone, laptop, other people. Just five minutes of quiet to relax, breathe, and let yourself travel to your happy place. It's amazing how long it can seem when you haven't done it in a long time. That 5 minutes is important for you. It's down time. No plans, obligations or noise. Just 5 minutes of space.
Reflect on the day.
Before you go to sleep, think of 3 things that you are grateful for. Then think of 3 things that you did on that day that you are proud of.
It's so easy to go through life without noticing or appreciating the small moments that we experience every day. Amazing things are happening in our lives all the time. You're doing amazing things every day. It's important to take a few minutes to notice them.
Eat slowly.
Food is one of the great pleasures in life. Rushing through a meal doesn't allow appreciation of it! Even if it seems odd, slow down and let yourself really taste your food. Make a ritual out of it. It's better for your digestion, will encourage mindful eating, and best of all, you'll enjoy your food even more!
It's the small things, the small steps and changes that really make a difference. Life is too short to rush through, letting those amazing things pass us by. Let yourself take a bit of time to enjoy the tiny details of the day to day - and keep being kind to yourself. With small changes and some patience and compassion, you’ll get to where you need to be.
