Many of us get caught up in our own lives that we tend to neglect the quality of our lives. Here are a few easy to impliment techniques that will increase your health and get you back to enjoying your day.
GET 7-9 HOURS OF SLEEP
Most of us walk through life like we've been bitten by zombies. I'm certain lack of sleep is one of the main reasons people deal with small bouts of depression and general apathy that we feel from time to time.
When we don't sleep well throughout the night, we don't fire on all cyclinders the next day, and a lot of would be memories are lost in translation. We end up dragging ourselves through the day, rather than actually enjoying it.
Sleep is a restorative process for our mind and bodies. Sleep is an extremely anabolic (building) state that stimulates growth and rejuvenation of the immune system, skeletal system, and muscular system.
Lack of sleep can cause irritablity, lack of cognitive function and trouble remembering things, and lower sex drive.
These things alone won't kill you, but they will make your day a little less awesome.
There's no glory in running on little sleep. Many people claim to feel 'okay" on five hours per night, but these tough guys are short changing themselves. I mean, you can survive on a diet of twinkies and mountain dew, but you certainly won't thrive.
Limit caffeine intake to no later than 4 pm
Caffeine is a stimulant that stays in your body for up to six hours after ingestion. If your sensitive to coffee, energy drinks, or crack cocaine, limit consumption and cut it off by noon.
Turn off your TV and electronics 1 hour prior to bed
Don't drift off to sleep watching Family Guy re-runs or lame Youtube videos. While it may seem like a relaxing activity, watching TV or playing on the computer are actually stimulatory activities.
Read some fiction
Reading fictional books before bed gets your mind out of reality and into the story you're reading. It regulates breathing and signals your body to shut down for the evening, which is conducive for better quality sleep.
Most of us walk through life like we've been bitten by zombies. I'm certain lack of sleep is one of the main reasons people deal with small bouts of depression and general apathy that we feel from time to time.
When we don't sleep well throughout the night, we don't fire on all cyclinders the next day, and a lot of would be memories are lost in translation. We end up dragging ourselves through the day, rather than actually enjoying it.
Sleep is a restorative process for our mind and bodies. Sleep is an extremely anabolic (building) state that stimulates growth and rejuvenation of the immune system, skeletal system, and muscular system.
Lack of sleep can cause irritablity, lack of cognitive function and trouble remembering things, and lower sex drive.
These things alone won't kill you, but they will make your day a little less awesome.
There's no glory in running on little sleep. Many people claim to feel 'okay" on five hours per night, but these tough guys are short changing themselves. I mean, you can survive on a diet of twinkies and mountain dew, but you certainly won't thrive.
Limit caffeine intake to no later than 4 pm
Caffeine is a stimulant that stays in your body for up to six hours after ingestion. If your sensitive to coffee, energy drinks, or crack cocaine, limit consumption and cut it off by noon.
Turn off your TV and electronics 1 hour prior to bed
Don't drift off to sleep watching Family Guy re-runs or lame Youtube videos. While it may seem like a relaxing activity, watching TV or playing on the computer are actually stimulatory activities.
Read some fiction
Reading fictional books before bed gets your mind out of reality and into the story you're reading. It regulates breathing and signals your body to shut down for the evening, which is conducive for better quality sleep.
Take Control of Your Morning
Be proactive, not reactive.
When the alarm goes off, get up
Get out of the habit of lounging around for 10 more minutes or re-setting your alarm. Just because you can get up whenever you like doesn't mean you should delay starting your day.
Drink a large glass of water
You're dehydrated, maybe a little hungry. Water will satisfy you and also get your metabolism running for the day.
Go for a 5-10 minute walk
"A leisurly stroll is a gift!" Take a walk around your neighborhood or apartment complex. Take deep breaths, get loose, and listen to all the sounds happening around you.
Do your writing or work early in the day
The first few hours of the day are when you tend to be most productive. If you have the luxury of working from home, don't dilly-dally for a few hours to start working. If you're a writer, you tend to be more creative, inquisitive, and motivated once you get going. Give it a try.
Be proactive, not reactive.
When the alarm goes off, get up
Get out of the habit of lounging around for 10 more minutes or re-setting your alarm. Just because you can get up whenever you like doesn't mean you should delay starting your day.
Drink a large glass of water
You're dehydrated, maybe a little hungry. Water will satisfy you and also get your metabolism running for the day.
Go for a 5-10 minute walk
"A leisurly stroll is a gift!" Take a walk around your neighborhood or apartment complex. Take deep breaths, get loose, and listen to all the sounds happening around you.
Do your writing or work early in the day
The first few hours of the day are when you tend to be most productive. If you have the luxury of working from home, don't dilly-dally for a few hours to start working. If you're a writer, you tend to be more creative, inquisitive, and motivated once you get going. Give it a try.
Fix your posture
Most of us spend the better part of the day hunched over a desk infront of a computer screen all day. This wreaks havoc on our spinal columns and degrades our posture.
Weak posture has down stream effects that affect mood, energy levels, productivity, and immunity. Take some time to get out of your chair and do a few exercises to improve your posture, you'll be surprised how great you can feel after a few good deep breathes and stetches.
Most of us spend the better part of the day hunched over a desk infront of a computer screen all day. This wreaks havoc on our spinal columns and degrades our posture.
Weak posture has down stream effects that affect mood, energy levels, productivity, and immunity. Take some time to get out of your chair and do a few exercises to improve your posture, you'll be surprised how great you can feel after a few good deep breathes and stetches.
Go Play
DOn't complicate this one. Just do it. Go out and play.
Ride a bike, go for a walk, skateboard, surf, play with your dogs, dig a whole, throw a frisbee.
Just go play.
As adults, we often forget to make time to have fun.
You'll be amazed how making time to just have some active fun will leave you feeling.
In fact, go out and play right now.
DOn't complicate this one. Just do it. Go out and play.
Ride a bike, go for a walk, skateboard, surf, play with your dogs, dig a whole, throw a frisbee.
Just go play.
As adults, we often forget to make time to have fun.
You'll be amazed how making time to just have some active fun will leave you feeling.
In fact, go out and play right now.
