In today’s world, the stress of meeting life’s expectations of us, alongside daily responsibilities, can sometimes become overwhelming. Once in a while, it’s important that we make time for ourselves; this is something that so many of us simply do not take the time to do. It needn’t have to seem like a task – putting ourselves, and our health first should be at the forefront of all priorities. So, take a deep breath; we’ve listed some ways in which you can unwind – your body & mind will thank you for it.
Self-acceptance and acquiring a love for yourself is the first step to becoming truly happy. The world we live in today consists of vanity and people having to ‘look’ a certain way or be ‘successful’ to be accepted by society – it’s important that we take a step back from reality and think about what really matters; our family, our friends and our health. Learning to love who you are, what you stand for and what you want to achieve in life is key to positive thoughts and progression.
Embrace nature and the sun’s power to shower you with Vitamin D, which we need to help the body absorb minerals that are imperative for healthy bones, teeth and muscles. Not only is the sunshine great for improving our bodily functions; it’s proven to improve mood, too. If it’s not sunny, don’t fret – studies have found that just being outside amongst fresh air and scenery is enough to improve mood.
We’ve all been there; feeling guilty for that extra piece of cake or a larger portion size than normal. But the truth is, we needn’t feel guilty, we eat to live, and should sometimes embrace ‘living to eat’. As long as we’re getting a healthy amount of exercise in daily, even if this involves walking for a brief hour, then we should be allowed to treat ourselves. After all – what’s life without food? Smile because you’re full & content, not because you may have just exceeded your daily calorie limit.
Whether this is at the office, at home or somewhere else, delegating your load is important – this could include your physical workload or your mental load, getting something off your chest or speaking about something that needs to be spoken about can substantially de-stress you; making you happier in the long run.
Sleep & exercise – the two most cliché ways in which to keep yourself upbeat. But we kid you not, both quality sleep and just seven minutes of exercise per day, is scientifically proven to enhance your happiness levels. Sleep more and you’ll be less sensitive to negative emotion, exercise more and your body will release endorphins (the pleasure & euphoria hormone).
Your body and mind will thank you for taking some time out for yourself, but this still doesn’t eliminate some health implications that are out of your control. Health insurance is a safety net when it comes to your health. If you want to learn more about how it works, take a look at our blog post which outlines the benefits of private health insurance.
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