If you're thinking about making healthier lifestyle choices, it's could be time to be a case of out with the old and in with the new! So here are some surprisingly easy ways you can improve your well-being and make your habits the healthiest ones ever!
Drink Coffee to Boost Your Mood
We hear a lot about the negative health effects of caffeine, but let's not forget that it has its good points too! There is a link between moderate coffee consumption and improved mood. So if you're feeling like those dark clouds are setting in, try a cup of coffee or two!
Chew Gum to Make You More Alert
Most of us have fallen victim to that afternoon slump, especially after a busy morning in work. But did you know that chewing mint flavoured gum can help to make you feel more awake, reduce feelings of tiredness and improve your meals concentration levels? It can also work as a stress reliever too!
Stand More and Live Longer
Office workers, beware! Sitting for prolonged periods of time can put you at a higher risk of back pain, heart disease, diabetes and a host of other health problems. It's simple, if you want to give yourself a better chance of a longer life, sit less and stand more! When you're at work, try to introduce five minutes of physical activity every hour and make sure you take regular breaks away from your desk or workstation. Small changes like taking the stairs instead of the lift will also make a big difference to your health.
Stay Clean
Taking money out from a cash machine is something we usually do without thinking too much about it. But do you wash your hands afterwards? Cash machines have been known to contain the same sickness causing bacteria found in some public toilets. You wouldn't touch a toilet seat without scrubbing your hands, would you?
Think Positive
The mind and body are very closely connected, so it's important to think positive. The stresses of life can cause some people to suffer from a low mood, so make sure you do the things that help you to keep thinking positively. Join a class, visit friends, de-clutter the house - anything that keeps your mind in good spirits. The happier you feel, the healthier you'll be!