Over the next week join me for 101 Ways to Be a Better Me!
Life is ever-changing. In order to grow and reach your full potential, you must change with it. Personal development is a vital part of successfully coping with these life changes and being happy. While the old adage “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it” might hold true for some things, your life, success and happiness is not one of them.
One of the best things about bettering yourself is that you are in the driver’s seat. You control how you grow and change. No matter what anyone else thinks, says or does, no matter what life throws at you, you have complete control of how it impacts your life or even if it does.
Becoming a better version of yourself doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a process that involves making small, daily choices that combined, lead to your best life. If you want to challenge yourself to grow in new and exciting ways, try tackling some of these ideas…
Be a Healthier You
1. Drink Up
When you’re hydrated, it’s easier to focus on your tasks. But most people don’t get their daily eight glasses of water. Besides improving your focus, water also increases your energy, curbs fatigue, and flushes toxins from your body.
2. Try Yoga
Many know that yoga increases stamina and tones your muscles. But the benefits don’t stop there. Yoga can also increase bone strength, which helps prevent osteoporosis. Plus, yoga has been shown to boost your immune system.
3. Get Some Shut Eye
If you’ve been missing out on sleep, it can lead to fatigue, weight gain, and bad moods. All of these can leave you feeling crummy. To prevent these effects, try to lock in eight hours of sleep each night. If you can’t do that right now, focus on setting your bedtime fifteen minutes earlier each night until you’re snoozing for eight hours.
4. Develop a Nightly Routine
Can’t sleep? Create a soothing bedtime routine. Some people find it helpful to read something positive before they sleep. Others enjoy listening to music or nature sounds. You may also want to play a guided meditation once you’re in bed to help you relax.
5. Eat a Nutritious Breakfast
Like sleeping, eating is important for your body and mood. When you don’t get enough nutrition, you feel sluggish and your brain doesn’t work as quickly as it normally does. Eating a healthy breakfast allows you to prepare both your body and mind for the day ahead.
6. Dance Your Troubles Away
Physical activities like dancing can lower your blood sugar, strengthen your muscles, and help you lose weight. But dancing isn’t just beneficial for you physically. It also leaves you feeling happy, boosting your mental health as well.
7. Plan Your Menu in Advance
If you’re always on the go, planning your meals is a must for a healthy lifestyle. Use the weekends to plan out a healthy menu for the week so you don’t find yourself raiding the vending machine when you’re hungry.
8. Be Mindful as You Eat
It’s easy to overeat if you’re not paying attention to your body’s natural hunger and satiety cues. Instead of multi-tasking your way through lunch, stay focused on the moment. Savor your food and trust your body’s signals.
Come back tomorrow for more ideas to becoming a calmer you!