If you're aiming to live a healthier life, it's not about avoiding every unhealthy food or working out everyday.  It's about moderation that works for you.  Many health professionals suggest a common rule known as the 80/20 rule.  This means that 80% of the time you choose healthy activities or things that will promote a healthier life.  20% of the time you can choose something a little less healthy (like sleeping in instead of your morning workout or having an extra glass of wine).  When you first start on your goals towards living a healthier life, make sure to include treats and fun things that might not necessarily be considered "healthy."  These things will support your mental and emotional health. All health professionals will recommend the discontinuation of smoking or using other tobacco products.  They have been linked to a variety of healthy problems and diseases, ranging from lung disease to kidney failure.  Try to give up smoking as soon as possible.  Giving up cold turkey is harder and may come with more side effects, but it's the quickest way to discontinue damaging your body.  If you're having trouble quitting, see your doctor for help.  They might be able to prescribe you a medication or refer you to a smoking cessation program. Stress is a hard to control emotion that can wreak havoc on your health.  Low-grade chronic stress is very common and can inhibit your progress towards living a healthier life.  Stress can lead to a variety of health related side effects including:  headache, depression, fatigue, raises your risk of a heart attack and type 2 diabetes, acid reflux, and reduced immunity.  Engage in other behaviors to help you calm down, release stress and anxiety.  Try:  meditation, yoga, light exercise, listening to music, talking to a friend or taking a hot shower or bath. These health professionals will be able to give you direct guidance on how to better manage your stress, a hectic lifestyle and other life situations.  You may want to talk to your primary care doctor about a local therapist or someone they would recommend you to. Seeing a therapist isn't only reserved for those people dealing with a significant mental illness like depression.  Many studies have shown that people of all ages and background can benefit from seeing a therapist or a life coach. Getting more sleep will help you feel more rested and ready to face the day in the morning. It gives your body more time to rejuvenate itself as well! This is when your body repairs itself on a cellular level.  It's typically recommended to get between 7–9 hours of sleep each night. To help you get a well-rested sleep, do not exercise right before bed, turn off all electronics, turn off all lights and things that make noise.  This will help you get the best sleep. Don't ignore chronic sleep problems.  If you can't get enough sleep, aren't sleeping well or do not feel well-rested, make an appointment with your doctor to see if they can help alleviate this problem.
اتبع قاعدة 80/20. أقلع عن التدخين. تحكم في التوتر والضغط. زر للطبيب المعالج. احصلي على قسط كاف من النوم.