Lifestyle Hacks For A Balanced Day
Amidst the hustle and bustle of our traditional busy day to day lives, reevaluating our routines is something we should do more often. Consider: does your daily routine serve you in the best ways possible? If you feel your day to day routine could use some TLC, here are a few ways you might want to consider improving your daily routines for a more positive and balanced lifestyle.
A Morning Routine That Sets Your Intentions
As soon as your day starts, it is important to set your intentions for the day. Whether mentally, or in a journal, setting your intentions allows you to take stock of your day in a mindful way. Begin your day peacefully, waking up early, and ease into a calmer day with things such as meditation, yoga, or journaling.
Hydration
Another element of your day that is recommended to begin sooner rather than later is to hydrate! Most humans do not drink the recommended amount of water each day; drinking enough water is vital to our overall health and wellness. It is specifically suggested to begin your day with warm water and lemon, a natural detoxifying drink that helps to boost your metabolism!
Making Your Bed Each Day
While it may seem like a simple or even useless task, something as small as making your bed each morning gives you a sense of accomplishment early on in your day, setting the tone for a productive day. This also helps you to feel more organized in your space and overall routine.
Taking Breaks Often
It can be tough to remember to take breaks throughout the busy workday, but it is vital! Taking a few minutes to breathe, stretch, or take a small walk outside can greatly impact your mood. We highly recommend the Pomodoro technique – a five minute break for every 25 minutes of work. Trying out this trick will help you to recharge both physically and mentally.
Get Moving
Even if it is just for ten minutes a day, staying active is great for your health, both physical and mental. Being active boosts your endorphins and can help to reduce stress. We recommend taking a quick walk or even stretching for a few minutes.
End Your Day With Gratitude
At the very end of a long day, no matter how positive or negative you feel about your day, take a few minutes to reflect and journal about your day. Write about a few things you are grateful for, even in the midst of stress or business. Expressing gratitude is shown to improve your mental health, lower stress, and help you to relax in time for bed. A hack for this is to keep a gratitude journal next to your bed so you remember to write just before you go to sleep!
Get started now on building your ultimate balanced day with these suggestions! Whether you decide to start small with one or just a few of these ideas, or want to go all out and try every single one, even a small positive addition to your routine can change your entire day. A lifetime of positive days sounds like a life well lived!
