6 habits that you can adjust with your workload
Your habits have a huge impact on your life. Each and every habit defines you in some way or the other. In these times, where we all are equipped with heavy workload, we often are forced to neglect our health. Here are 5 habits that can change your life for the good and you can easily adjust them in your daily routine:
1. First thing in the morning- Drink warm water: You should drink warm water or even add lemon into it and it should be the first thing you have in the morning. This habit is not just associated with losing weight. Doing this helps remove toxins from your body and prepares your body for the entire day. Initially, it will be a bit uncomfortable to follow this but after sometime you’ll be fine with it. I myself drink 1 glass of warm water after 5–10 minutes of waking up in the morning. Also, drinking water will take 2–3 minutes, so you can do this.
NOTE: Don’t immediately drink warm water after waking up. Sit for at least 5–7 minutes so that your body comes at a normal temperature and then have your warm water.
2. Just move your body before breakfast: You won’t face any problem if you don’t follow this but making this a habit will be good for you. Move your body in anyway you feel like. No need of doing a complete workout or yoga practice (although you can do them too). Basic stretches for 5–10 minutes will be fine.
3. Be smart with your sleeping schedule: I being a night owl cannot afford to have dinner by 7–8 pm and then go to bed by 9–10 pm. This routine cannot be followed by everyone. Our lifestyles have changed and they vary from people to people. Hence, we’ve to strategize our sleep schedule accordingly.
We need 7–8 hours of sleep daily. So for a night owl like me, I have to sleep in the afternoon for 1–2 hours to match the daily requirement of sleep. Say I sleep for 2 hours in the afternoon and at night I go to sleep at 1, then I can easily wake up at 7 am, having 6 hours of sleep at night, completing my 8 hours of sleep a day.
That’s how you’ve to plan according to your schedule and figure out what works best for you. Everyone cannot follow “early to bed, early to rise.” So you need to be smart on this one.
4. Go for 10,15,20 minutes workouts: I understand you don’t have time for working out. But 10 or 15 or 20 minutes out of 24 hours are manageable. Come on! Don’t be lazy. Even these short workouts can get your heart rate up and can give you a good sweat. You don’t have to be working out for hours to be in shape. Just take some minutes out of your entire day just for your body and you’ll be fine. You’ll easily find these short workouts on YouTube.
5. Chew mindfully: Forget your friends, family, boss, or any other thing in this world while having food. When you chew food mindfully, you do a big favor to your body. This aids in proper digestion, high metabolism and effective weight loss. Entire world can wait for you, but your health. You just can’t afford to lose your health. And yes, there are no shortcuts in this tip. You’ve to chew mindfully no matter what. So, keep your gadgets away from you while having food.
6. Walk for a while after each meal: Firstly, never skip your meals and secondly, after each meal it’s beneficial to walk for 3–5 minutes. Don’t remain seated after having a meal. Also, don’t lie down right after having meal. This sounds normal and something which majority of us do but this is one of the main causes of poor gut health. Your gut should be your first priority. So, walk for at least 3–5 minutes after your meals.
3–5 minutes are enough.
NOTE: Here, consider the “main” meals of your day, i.e., Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. You don’t have to walk after eating snacks!
So these were the basic tips that can help you in maintaining your health amidst all the work load you have.
Stay healthy and hydrated!
