Whether you realize it or not there’s more you can and need to do to take charge of your health and your life.
Here are 10 areas to work on to transform yourself and make massive forward progress on the quality of your life.
But before diving in, it’s best to get clear on your life vision and how you see yourself for who you are… and who you want to be. Making these a part of your daily routine is essential.
Think: this is who I am… this is what I do!
So let’s get started…
1. Prioritize Physical Activity:
Incorporate regular exercise into your daily routine. Start with small steps like brisk walking, cycling, yoga or dancing. Move up in intensity with HIIT cardio, swimming, lightweight or heavyweight lifting.
Gradually increase intensity and duration to find a challenging pace. Make sure you give yourself adequate rest and don’t over do it. Nothing too long, to avoid injury and give yourself the chance to keep up consistency with your workouts… without having to take too much time off.
2. Nourish Your Body:
Make conscious choices about what you eat. Look for whole, unprocessed foods rich in nutrients. One ingredient foods are usually best. Include a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats in your meals.
Most modern foods today are nutritionally bankrupt – it’s no secret!
So it’s best to find easy ways to get superfood nutrition into your body on a daily basis.
3. Manage Stress:
Find effective stress management techniques that work for you. Practice mindfulness, deep breathing, meditation, yoga or exercise to increase blood flow, or engage in activities you enjoy to reduce stress levels and boost your emotional well-being.
4. Get Quality Sleep:
Prioritize sufficient sleep and establish a consistent sleep routine. Create a sleep-friendly environment, limit exposure to electronic devices before bedtime, and practice relaxation techniques to enhance sleep quality.
Count on sleeping well to rest and recover from your daily labor. This is when the body repairs itself.
5. Stay Hydrated:
Remember, your body is made up of roughly 70% water. Drink an adequate amount of water throughout the day. Proper hydration supports overall bodily functions, boosts energy levels, and promotes healthy digestion.
6. Take a Preventative Approach to Healthcare:
Keep your immune system strong, avoid harmful foods, detox and cleanse your body on a regular basis to prevent toxins and malnourishment from wearing you down and letting disease and illness take over. Sufficient rest, recovery, quality social interaction and active movement are keys to healthy aging.
Avoid prescriptions and surgical procedures as much as possible and don’t hand over responsibility of your health and life to others.
7. Cultivate Healthy Relationships:
Surround yourself with positive and supportive individuals. Nurture healthy relationships that contribute to your emotional well-being and provide a sense of belonging. Look to serve other people if you’re feeling down… get out of your own head and go serve someone in need!
8. Practice Mindful Living:
Be present in the moment and engage fully in your daily activities. Practice gratitude, self-reflection, and self-care to enhance your overall well-being.
Meditation, prayer and time alone in nature, away from daily responsibilities and distractions, are effective ways to restore your focus and self esteem.
9. Limit Harmful Substances:
Minimize or avoid alcohol consumption, tobacco use, and illicit drugs. These substances can have detrimental effects on your health and well-being.
Animal-based foods, refined sugar and prescription drugs are not natural to our bodies and throw our mind and body off balance.
Incorporate regular detoxing to cleanse your cells!
10. Seek Support and Education:
Stay informed about health-related topics and seek professional advice when needed. Join support groups or online communities that share similar health goals and experiences.
Remember, taking small steps consistently can lead to significant improvements in your health and overall quality of life.
Keep in mind, a win in any one of these areas is contributing to a win in all the other areas and lifts you higher. However, combining them all together will be exponentially more powerful.
Just get started and embrace these actions and enjoy the ride as you make them a part of your daily routine. You have the power to create positive change and enjoy a healthier, more fulfilling life.
**And yes, for some of us, sometimes we resist making changes and need to hit rock bottom before we can wake up… here’s my story…
