They say your life is the result of the choices you make and
people you surround yourself with. In pursuit of happiness, why make huge
life-changing decisions that throw your daily routine off course, when you can
simply introduce subtle yet conscious tweaks to your current habits that do not
disrupt your
lifestyle but rather steer it in the right direction.
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Below are some tried-and-tested methods that a few
20-something year-old locals recommend as daily doses of positivity and
mental health pick-me-ups.
Be present instead of connected
Nowadays, our bosses and loved ones expect us to be online
and accessible at all times. Many of us have developed a sense of guilt or
anxiety if we disconnect after working hours or during the holidays. However,
what is more important than being online is being present. Spreading yourself
too thin in an attempt to do two things simultaneously at all times often
results in burnout and being half invested in everything you do.
In the age of overstimulation, 140-character tweets and
30-second
TikToks, we often find ourselves spaced out during important
conversations, or scrolling through Instagram while watching our favorite TV
shows.
People are finding it increasingly challenging to enjoy
life‘s simple pleasures, such as going for a walk or making a home-cooked meal.
The fear of missing out, also known as FOMO, is forcing us to feel like doing
one thing at time is simply not enough.
Try to train yourself to be present at all times and fully
invested in whatever it is that you choose to spend your time doing. Of course,
it is another case of easier said than done, but relearning to appreciate
little joys and connect with others on a deeper level is definitely worth it.
Celebrate the little victories
Instead of focusing on specific numbers and losing focus of
what really matters, set little goals to tick off your daily to-do list and
celebrate the small achievements as you go. No one can tell you what is worth
celebrating and what is not. So, jot down a list of daily victories, weekly
wins and monthly milestones that get you excited about moving a few steps
closer to your ultimate goal. For some, this could be waking up half an hour
early in the morning after weeks of failed attempts, or finally signing up for
that art class that you have had your eye on for months. Whatever it may be,
give yourself the credit you deserve and watch the victories grow bigger and
more frequent with time.
People are finding it increasingly challenging to enjoy life‘s simple pleasures, such as going for a walk or making a home-cooked meal. The fear of missing out, also known as FOMO, is forcing us to feel like doing one thing at time is simply not enough.
Switch to airplane mode
Switch your phone to
airplane mode an hour before bed and
spend those 60 minutes reflecting and unwinding. Whether you choose to keep a
journal, meditate, read a book or drink some relaxing tea, make sure you slow
your pace and quiet your mind.
One of the major benefits of doing so is reducing the
negative effects of blue light on our health. Interestingly enough, the
Harvard Medical School found possible connections between exposure to blue light and
diabetes, obesity, depression, cardiovascular problems and disrupted sleeping
patterns.
Another plus is that taking a break from
social media before
bed frees up some time for you to reflect on the day that passed, make plans
for the following day and stick to your sleeping schedule, and well, you know
what they say about early birds.
Do not count sheep, count your blessings!
At the end of the day, as soon as you rest your head on the
pillow, think of three things you are grateful for, based on the events of that
day. It could be something as silly as expressing gratitude for the delicious
burger you had for lunch or finally holding a challenging pose you have been
working on for month in Yoga class.
According to the
University of California’s Robert Emmons
and the University of Miami’s Michael McCullough, reflecting positively on
recent events can have a huge effect on a person’s health and wellbeing. In one
of their studies, they proved that people who express gratitude feel better
about their lives, are motivated to work out more and make less trips to the
doctor’s office, in comparison to those who focus on inconveniences and
irritations.
The point is: do not hypnotize or bore yourself to sleep
with imaginary sheep, but rather drift into your nightly rest with a heart full
of gratitude and appreciation.
Be kind
This one’s pretty obvious and self-explanatory. Bless
someone with your kindness whenever you get the chance. Do not be stingy with
smiles and compliments, when you can be the reason someone has a good day. If
you do not do it for others do it for the health benefits that come with.
Kindness has been linked to feel-good hormones, lower social anxiety, improved
cardiovascular health and the list goes on.
Here are a few acts of kindness to get you back in the game:
• Ask someone that you would not normally start a
conversation with about their day
• Schedule a Zoom call with someone who lives abroad
• Show up to work with a batch of homemade cookies
• Reach out to someone you lost touch with
• Feed a stray cat
Eat the rainbow
An article about wellbeing is not complete without
mentioning the importance of a healthy diet. After all, “Healthy body, healthy
mind” has not become the overused cliché we know today for no reason. Research
continues to prove that it is impossible to treat
psychological health and
physical health as two separate entities, because they are tightly intertwined.
You could always seek the help of a nutritionist for the
best personalized meal plan but one way to go about making healthier choices is
eating fruits and vegetables of different colors every single day. Hence, the
phrase: “eat the rainbow.”
Couple that nutritious diet with a daily walk or workout,
and you will start seeing a shift in your mood in no time. According to
Better Health, any exercise is better than no exercise, but experts recommend 2.5-5
hours of moderate physical exercise or 1.25-2.5 hours of vigorous physical
activity every week to the average adult.
Say no to bad vibes
If you have not got the memo yet, 2022 is the year of
putting yourself first and protecting your energy. Do not be afraid to set
boundaries or cut ties with people who bring you down. Invest your free time in
those who match your energy, help you reach your goals and you feel like you
can be your true self around
unapologetically. Last but not least, set some
quality time with mother nature, at least once a week, and make sure you
immerse your five senses in all that our beautiful world has to offer.
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