Are you searching for some simple lifestyle improvements that will make you healthy and happier?
If so, then you must know that in this day and age, our future will always come down to the little actions that we make on a day to day basis.
Our repetitive acts, which we have already established and cultivated, and that we conduct each and every day, are what make up our lives. And believe it or not, many of these behaviors are powered by “autopilot.”
So to help you conquer a much more healthy and positive life, these habits should help you do just that.
They aren’t that hard to do, they don’t require money, they are all free to do by choice, and if you can stick with them for a while, you will be able to produce some meaningful and profound results for yourself.
Here are 12 daily habits that you need to follow every single day, in order to lead a more healthy, and positive life.
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1. Drink Lots of Water.
When it comes to having healthy habits on a daily basis, definitely try to get your hands on as much as you can throughout the day.
There are so many health benefits to drinking water, such as maximizing your physical performance, significantly affecting your energy levels and brain function, helps to prevent and treat headaches and hangovers, and can aid weight loss.
The recommended daily intake of water is supposed to be 8 glasses of water with 8 ounces in every glass. And if you dislike the taste of plain water, simply add fruit. Adding fruit will make it tolerable and it should improve your overall energy, especially if you wake up and drink lots of water first thing.
2. Incorporate a healthy skincare routine — morning and night.
Another daily habit that a lot of people tend to skip over is having a daily skincare regimen. And since the skin is the body’s largest organ, a healthy skincare routine is a must!
You can learn how to incorporate healthy skincare activities into your skincare routine here. Don’t forget to wash your face morning and night, be sure to get your hands on a decent skin toner, a good moisturizer, and make sure to use gentle soaps to prep your skin before you apply cosmetics.
Doing so will help keep your skin stay vibrant and youthful and it encourages the skin to breathe at night as you retire for bed.
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3. Stay up to date with current events.
Regardless of your political leanings, keeping up to date with what’s going on in the world is vital.
Our lives were flipped upside down in 2020, so it will be irresponsible not to keep up to date on what is happening right now.
The reason this is an important daily habit to have is that everything that occurs on the globe affects you, affects everybody else, and affects our future.
And it’s something that you can briefly ‘stay in the know about’ during a simple 10-minute break at the office or in line at a shop.
Plus, you’ll also have the chance to join conversations and have input, all because you took the time to read the news.
4. Do one thing a day that gets your heart rate pumping.
This one is a lot harder to do every day, particularly if you are very busy and work a full-time job, but that doesn’t imply that you shouldn’t try to do what you can.
A little bit of stretching and walking is more efficient than you’d expect, it can help you control your weight, reduce your risk of heart diseases, and help your body manage blood sugar and insulin levels to stabilize a positive mood!
Do something that benefits your body and that gets your heart rate up. You’ll always see positive results from this.
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5. Floss your teeth every single day.
In addition to maintaining good health, it is crucial and highly advised that you should not hesitate to floss your teeth at least once a day.
Dental experts recommend flossing because brushing doesn’t get rid of the food bits that get left behind and flossing could save you from getting cavities and avoid you from getting high dentist bills on your next visit. Plus flossing makes you younger!
6. Try an Ayurvedic diet method & Drink hot lemon water with dinner.
Did you know that just one cup of hot water with dinner has so many effects, such as flushing away contaminants, enhancing nutrition and sleep, and balancing the immune system?
There is an explanation for that and it’s because hot lemon water assists in the absorption of more nutrients from your food. Additionally, you’ll also get added vitamin C via the lemon.
So, grab hold of your favorite mug and make sure to put the kettle on right before you chow down.
7. Meditate to maintain a calm and restful mind.
Since we are all concentrating really hard on getting through the day, we must keep our mental well-being in mind, and incorporating a little bit of daily zen is probably not a bad idea.
So light up some candles, put your comfortable clothes on (that also keeps you warm), and either sit or lay in your bed, whilst concentrating just on your breathing for 5 minutes.
When you achieve this the first time, you’ll become more secure in yourself and will be inspired to continue this as a normal routine.
Additionally, creating a calm home will also help develop a better meditation practice, so while you are here, don’t forget to check out these 7 ways to create a calmer home.
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8. Make sure to include a little bit of music to uplift your spirit.
Holding a little dance party for a minute or two is a really enjoyable and restorative way to feel better. So aim to integrate a little bit of music into everyday life.
You can create your own Spotify playlist and save your favorite songs for your ultimate personal soundtrack. And when the time comes, you’ll have some very interesting and enjoyable music that you can listen to and appreciate.
9. Take Pictures, to savor those precious memories.
In life, we must all acknowledge the wonderful memories we have, because life is short, and having photos of such memorable moments will make us remember better.
Plus, images have a way of transporting us to all the great things that have happened in our lives, and sadly, oftentimes those moments go unnoticed and unrecalled because we simply were too tired (or maybe embarrassed) to take out our phones to snap the photo that we just needed to catch.
So, make sure to take the photos you like and don’t be bothered about what others say about it. If you do this every day, you’ll have plenty to look back on and maybe even see some personal and physical growth!
10. Eat at least one Healthy Meal every single day.
The exciting thing about balanced eating is that you don’t have to follow a restrictive diet, you only have to be sure that the meals you consume provide the nutrition you need. And it is critical that you eat a nutritious meal at least once a day.
There are so many ways to eat healthily, incorporate lots of greens and vegetables, and of course, always try to stay extra hydrated.
11. Leave someone a nice comment or make someone else feel good.
This optimistic habit is all about bringing something positive into the universe because you must do at least one thing a day that does good for humanity.
This is not only a powerful and successful approach to use the law of attraction but leaving constructive feedback on social media or making someone else feel good is a successful way to brighten someone’s day.
You’ll feel amazing for uplifting someone’s day and it’s also a perfect way to stay connected and build healthy relationships.
So send a sincere comment on someone’s post and give them the supportive message they need today!
12. Set an intention so you can actively create the life you crave.
Lastly, setting a goal or having an intention, will be like the icing on the cake. It’ll be your guiding light for the day because where focus goes, energy flows.
So start creating a daily intention and be sure to put your intention up somewhere, where you’ll see it most often, throughout the day.
This will encourage you to put your dreams first. And daily intentions will give you more of a direction on where you are heading in life to help steer you down the best possible path towards being able to manifest them.
And if you are not currently being inspired on a daily basis OR if you’re not staying focusing on a daily goal that you would love to accomplish?
Try to create your intention at the beginning of the day. You don’t have to go wild. Just a small daily goal is all you need. And if you can meditate on your intention before you leave the house in the morning, the better!
If you do this one little but profound habit every single day without waver, you’ll be so much closer to attaining your dream life. So do everything you can to think about your future and where you are heading in life so you can actively make every day count!
And if you need more help with creating your intentions, check out 10 easy ways to set a daily intention that sticks here.
There you have it! There’s no doubt that these habits can be utilized by almost everyone. You don’t need extra money to do them, they are all available by choice and the only thing that will be hard is committing to doing them each and every day.
But if you do incorporate a few of these daily habits, you should see great results in how you spend your overall day!
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Author: Rebecca
Hi, my name is Rebecca and I am the face behind Everything Abode! I am a lifestyle and wellness writer based out of Vancouver Island. When I’m not writing or exploring mountains and beaches with my furry rescue, I love spending time learning creative ways to manifest a healthy home. Thanks for stopping by!
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Very informative article to read. I really got something new in your blog and would like to read more. Keep writing such kind of informative posts in the future.
Thanks so much Madeline! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Hi Rebecca,
This is an amazing read. I am definitely gonna implement these habits in my daily routine. Let’s see how it goes. Meditation is the one, I need to focus on more. Well, Thanks for sharing this awesome blog. I love it.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks!
Love it
Thank you! 🙂