7 Simple Every Day Habits

7 Simple Every Day Habits 

1. Don't Snooze Your Alarm

Pressing snooze will make you sleep longer than attended, meaning you will become more accustomed to stay in your bed. From this you will enter a REM cycle, this is where you have less time in deep sleep. (www.rest.works.com) 

2. Wake Up! 

Try to make the first part of your day full of positive energy, and do something you enjoy when you wake up. This could include putting music on, make an enjoyable breakfast or watch a show you love. At this time you're most vulnerable, as your mind is also waking up. This is why it is so important to do something you enjoy. Ways to making waking up more positive, is tidying up your physical space, mapping out your day, and writing your to do list to set the tone for the day. 

3. Hydrate 

Drink plenty of water throughout the day. This helps us to stay alert and maintain our overall health. it is recommended for adults to drink at least 1.5 to 2.5 litres per day. However, if you're doing regular exercise throughout the day, or working in warmer weather, you will need to drink more. To help you drink more, try switching it up by adding lemon, lime or some fruit! This will help you enjoy drinking water and will help you absorb it. (www.NHS.com) 

4.Get Dressed, Even if You're Staying at Home

This can help you get work done, whether that is house work, studying, or even going to the gym. It'll simply make you feel more productive and help you make the most out of your day. (www.strategiccharmboutique.com) 

5. Go For a Walk, No Matter What the Distance 

If you're bored or simply need a break, put some music on, or something you enjoy on in the background and enjoy this time to yourself. This has been proven, not only to maintain a healthy weight, but also improve cardiovascular fitness, strengthen your bones and muscles, and improve endurance. (www.mayoclinic.org) 

6. Prevent Eating Fast Food 

As a student, or someone without time to cook meals, the temptation to get a simple takeout, Deliver, or a ready made meal is very high. Not only are these unhealthy, they can also be quite expensive. Try prioritise some of your time to make a more nutritional meal which you might find you enjoy more! For those with less time to cook, meal prep could become your new best friend! Focus as little as 20 minutes to throw a few meals together to last a few days, which, hopefully, will reduce your temptation of  having fast food!

7. Take a Break! 

This is important to help us unwind, focus, and recharge our minds! Long screen time, hard work, and a busy schedule, can cause stress and confusion. By taking a break, it will encourage us to become more present and stop us worrying about little things in life. This can also have more long term benefits including our performance and productivity. Taking a break is different for everyone, so do what you enjoy! Some people choose to go to the gym, some just need a cup of tea. So do whatever you think will help you relax and unwind!