It’s Time To Move: Shifting Your Focus Towards Your Health And Wellbeing
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It’s always a great idea to start focusing on yourself, and begin to implement any changes that you feel are important for you, your health, and your wellbeing. As a busy woman, it can be challenging to put your needs first, and take care of yourself before you’re rushing around after your boss, friends, and loved ones. However, it’s crucial that you prioritise your health and wellbeing so that you have the strength and energy needed to run a busy lifestyle (full of fun), alongside keeping up with your career, job, and other commitments outside of your home environment. A new day brings the opportunity to access what has been working for you and your health in past and gives you the chance to better your lifestyle. A fresh approach to your life is a great way to improve your happiness, healthy habits, and wellbeing, which is the only way to ensure that you don’t end up running on empty.
Life can be exhausting, no matter how much fun it is, so it’s important to put enough time and effort into yourself first and foremost so that you’re able to do all you can to make the most out of everything. If you’re unhappy and struggling every day; it can sometimes have a knock-on effect on your inner health and your attitude to the rest of your commitments, so stop beating yourself up and begin making positive changes. No change, struggle or feeling is too small to take note of and do something about. Therefore, you also need to become better in tune with your body and mind so that you can take action before it’s needed. The following are some ideas, inspiration, and advice for busy women who need to shift their focus a little more towards themselves from now on so that they are healthy, happy, and always at their best in the future ahead.
Listen To You Body And Notice Change
The odd headache here and there are often part of many busy people’s lives; however, when pain in your head becomes more frequent and prolonged, it might be time to start questioning the reasoning behind them. Headaches and migraines can have a debilitating impact on you daily activities and well being; they can also be induced by high-stress levels and the resulting lack of sleep. If your head has been causing you pain for a while; visit your doctor so that you can rule out any conditions or illnesses. If the problem appears to be the stress and strain you’re living with; it’s time to make significant lifestyle changes before anything gets worse. Perhaps your new symptoms include trouble when you’re eating such as acid or silent reflux, which can often be linked to stres and a change in lifestyle choices. It’s worth checking out sites like Refluxgate to look into any symptoms further and discover what can be done. The last ting you need on your plate is a reflux issue, especially when you’re trying to enjoy your healthy breakfast. Therefore, it’s worth sorting out your problem ASAP.
It’s not only physical aches and pains that can be brought on by stress; anxiety, depression, and mental health issues are often associated with intense pressure in your life. If you’re lying awake at night, unable to sleep because of worry; your body and mind will never have the chance to rest and recuperate for the next day. It’s no wonder that too much burden will result in negative effects on your mental health, so don’t “power through” as you’ll end up breaking down or having a burnout. It’s crucial that you’re able to talk to someone. If you feel the heavy burden and weight of your life each night; it’s time to reach out and ask for some help. There are plenty of resources out there, both through healthcare and online. Start looking into how you can gain a little assistance in this area of your life, before any issues spiral and so that you can take on mind management successfully into the future.
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Know When It’s Time To Switch Off
When you’ve started spotting the signs that your life is too stressful; it’s time to learn to take some pressure off your shoulders and relax more often. The simplest way to unwind is to stop when things get too much; knowing your limits will help your confidence in saying no to more burden, and you’ll be able to take some much-needed time for yourself. Make sure that you do something that you enjoy every day; it might be reading a book, having a hot bath, or combining the two. You want to let your mind drift off and the switch off so that you can have a peaceful night’s sleep. Techniques like yoga and meditation are great for unwinding tense bodies and giving your mind the reset button it needs.
Take a moment each morning to breathe and meditate to set you up for an energised day ahead. Clearing your mind will help to rid you of worry and negative thoughts; this will help in the fight against stress and the detrimental health consequences it can bring. To keep up with the pace, you’ll need to slow down regularly to catch your breath and regain your energy; be kind and take care of yourself so that stress won’t ruin your health and happiness. To get rid of those under-eye shadows and ensure that your skin is glowing; sleep, rest, and relaxation need to become your BFFs. The only way your body will be able to recuperate after a stressful day, or regenerate skin cells and heal any minor injuries, is to get enough sleep. If you’re burning the candle at both ends, your body and appearance will suffer.
Fatigue often leads to stress and can affect your mental health negatively, so it’s vital that you’re kind to your brain and overall wellbeing by hopping into bed at a reasonable hour each night (except Friyays obviously), and doing everything you can to get a restful sleep. Try to turn off your phone at least half an hour before you head into the bedroom (don’t panic; Instagram will still be there in the morning). The blue light that screens emit is detrimental to your brain being able to calm down and switch off, so set your alarm, and be brave; gently turn your phone over and don’t look at it again until the morning (when you’ll hate it anyway because of that awful alarm noise). Giving yourself some time to take a soak in the bath, or read a book or magazine are other ways to aid your relaxation and release your mind of the strains of the day. Overthinking and worry can lead to a terrible night’s sleep, and your face will show how many hours you managed to (or didn’t manage to) squeeze in the next morning, so do all you can to unwind and relax.
Nourish Your Body And Mind With Food And Fitness
It’s time to pack your plate full of colorful and nourishing ingredients and forget about sad salad leaves and a soggy tomato (nobody wants to eat that regularly, or ever). When it comes to your vegetables; the more color, the better. Finding fresh and seasonal produce to add to warm salads, stews, and soups will ensure that you’re able to satiate a large appetite and will know that your nourishing your body with plenty of vitamins and fiber. Doing a bit of research now will ensure that you can kick your bad food habits and fill up on tasty alternatives for the future ahead, so check out some simple and delicious recipes online and get inspired. Filling up on great meals and snacks will have a direct impact on your happiness and energy levels so that you can continue to keep up the pace, without burning out. It’s not about starving yourself or going hungry, as this will only make you reach for the sweet stuff; it’s just time to enjoy more of the good stuff (that will definitely fill you up). It’s also a great time to think about your exercise and fitness routine.
You’ll need to find something that you enjoy and look forward to. If you hate running and have bad knees; it’s no use telling yourself that you’re going for a run every day, as you’ll go out once and do a U-turn, before giving it up completely. Therefore, it’s worth looking into the latest fitness trends and signing up for some classes to have a great time. Look at it as another way to socialize, and get your health and fitness levels up in the meantime; it’s a win-win. Other people and classmates will always encourage you to keep going back, even when the weather sucks, so keeping your fitness light, fun, and social is the best way to start your new way of life. They can also provide a friendly ear for those times you feel like you’re struggling. And, who knows what exercise it could lead to next!
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