It has been proven that having a set routine can contribute to the overall outcome of your day, so developing a great morning routine will be greatly beneficial to the positivity and productivity of your day. So if you have a million and one things you want to achieve this year, starting the day well will help you towards your goals. I’ve listed below 5 Healthy Habits I have started incorporating into my mornings and throughout my day to help me feel a little bit happier, positive and productive.
I’ve also popped in a few shots of one of my latest outfits featuring this coat I made for my college assessments. They are finally over (until my next one in April) so it’s back to regular uploading for me again.
1. Meditate
Meditation is extremely popular right now. You could even go as far as to say it’s a trend. That being said, it’s probably one of the most beneficial trend you could ever get on board with as it has been proven to have loads of benefits. It can help you deal with depression, anxiety, stress, to name but a few issues, but it can also help you live more presently, in the present moment, become more aware of your surroundings and your own body and mind. Just 10 minutes a day can have a huge effect on your overall wellbeing, so it’s definitely worth trying out. I’ve started using Headspace (it’s an app for guided meditiation, and it offers you a free 10 day trial) and I also search guided meditations on Youtube, and I find these really helpful for getting started.
2. Drink more Water
This one is an obvious one, yet so many of us still don’t drink enough water. And yes, I am hugely guilty of this. Most days I could run off drinking tea alone, but that’s not healthy at all. It is recommended that we drink about 2 litres of water a day (depending on how much physical activity we are doing that day). It helps lubricate your muscles, it’s great for getting clearer skin and healthier hair, for flushing out toxins out of our bodies and it aids digestion. So if your feeling slugging or your skin and hair are looking a bit lasklustre, you could probably benefit from drinking more water. Start your day with a glass of water, and fill up your water bottle for the day.
3. Get Outside
Being outside in the fresh air is great. It’s not healthy to sit inside all day in a stuffy room, so get out and get a little bit active. Even just going for a short stroll in the great outdoors can benefit you. Being outdoors, or even better, out in nature, can improve your outlook on life, ease stress, strengthen your immunity, improve your focus and it also wakes you up a little bit to breath in fresh air (perfect for avoiding that afternoon slump). You could try going for a short walk in the mornings, sit out on your balcony or in your garden to have your morning cup of coffee, walk your dog, whatever you can do to get that little bit of extra outdoors time.
4. Stretch Daily
When was the last time you tried to touch your toes? Can you do it? If not, your muscles are probably pretty tight, especially if you’re not doing regular exercise. Even if you are, it’s important to stretch afterwards to avoid your muscles getting tight after training them. Sun Salutations are a really quick and easy way to do some stretching in the mornings. It’s kind of like a short yoga routine which is done in sequence. Each one takes only a few minutes, and you can do it as many times as you like to you feel a bit more flexible. It’s so important to keep your body active and flexible, especially as you get older. It will also strengthen you muscles and joints, and get your blood flowing, so it’s great for blood circulation.
5. Take time Out
In this craziness we call life, it’s important to take the time to look after yourself. If you’re always worrying about other people, your job, college deadlines, etc, then you’ll need to take some ‘me time’ to reconnect with yourself. You can do this any way you like by doing something you enjoy like taking a bubble bath, doing a face-mask, engaging in a hobby you love or simply having a duvet day and watching re-runs of Friends. If it will make you a little bit happier and relaxed, do it!
Coat by me // boots* ZAFUL // skirt* DRESSLILY (similar) //bag RI // top F21 // scarf from Nepal / hat DRESSLILY