Essential habits to master for a healthier well-being

With today’s ever-present distractions, it’s getting more and more difficult to find your center. To cultivate a healthier well-being, you need to be intentional and consistent with the steps you take.

Motivational speaker and author John C. Maxwell once said that the secret of your success is found in your daily routine. You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. It’s the little things that count. So start small and let these habits be your guide to living your best life.

Get moving

Power up your day with physical activities. In fact, the recommended minimum number of steps in a day is 10,000. Something as simple as climbing a flight of stairs instead of taking the elevator can improve your heart rate and burn calories. You can also try brisk walking or jogging, even for just 20 minutes a day. Physical activities boost your energy and improves your mood.

Pro-tip: Keep it fun by having a workout buddy who will motivate you and keep you accountable to your fitness goals.

Spend time in nature

Bask in the sunlight for better mental and physical health. Being surrounded by nature is proven to increase cognitive function and help relieve stress. Several studies on biophilia, or humans’ tendency to be in close contact with nature, show the positive impact of going outdoors in for surgical patients and children diagnosed with ADHD. So go ahead and hike along mountains, lounge by the beach, and take a walk in the park. 

Pro-tip: No green spaces near your office or home? An indoor plant might do the trick. 

Eat more fruits and veggies

Make the healthier choice and add 3-5 servings of fruits and vegetables into your meals. They’re not only loaded with nutrients and dietary fiber, which is good for the digestion. You’ll be happy to know that they are low in calories, too.

Pro-tip: Try different cooking methods for your veggies! For example, you can toss leafy greens into salads, puree pumpkin and cauliflower into soups and sauces, or blend berries into smoothies. 

Stay hydrated

Detoxify your body by drinking more water. This habit promotes good digestive health, prevents fatigue, and maintains a normal body temperature. Experts recommend around 3.7 liters for men, and 2.7 liters for women.

Pro-tip: Invest in a reusable water bottle so that way you’ll have water to drink wherever you are. It’s a physical reminder to drink more water, and it’s also more eco-friendly than buying single-use plastic water bottles.

Practice these key habits and develop an overall healthier well-being.