HABITS FOR A BETTER LIFESTYLE
· The urban lifestyle that you lead comes at a high cost of time, freedom, peace and happiness.
· When your demanding lifestyle starts taking a toll, it's time for a change.
1. Opt for juice over coffee
· Dependence on coffee is actually a bane and poses health hazards.
· Substitute your daily cup of coffee with a glass of fresh juice.
· It will reverse the ill-effects of your lifestyle on your body.
2. Opt for writing over typing occasionally
· With the convenience of typing, people have forgotten the essence of writing.
· Just like an artist needs his canvas to paint, the occasional experience of writing will add freshness to your daily boring routine.
3. Plant a tree every birthday
· It will bring you a sense of satisfaction and happiness in the long run.
· By doing so, you pledge your support to help the environment in a small way.
4. Ditch your car, at least once a week
· When you pool your car, you get the opportunity to mingle with your colleagues.
· Using a public transport serves as an excuse to enjoy the journey.
· This way, you can appreciate the little things that you miss observing while driving.
5. Have some 'Me' time everyday
· When your priorities are everything else but yourself, you need some 'me' time.
· Extract at least half an hour a day for some self-introspection.
· This will refresh your mind and contribute to your mental and emotional well-being.
6. Sunday should be a holiday from all gadgets
· While they are crucial in today's world, spending one day without them is also possible.
· Your Sundays should not only mean a holiday from work but from these gadgets too.
7. Laugh more often
· Laughter is the best medicine for worries, pain, stress and heartache.
· Try to laugh whenever the occasion gives you an opportunity.
8. Explore the magic of classical music
· If you enjoy listening to music, it can enhance relaxation and lower the levels of stress hormones.
· Of all genres, classical music is said to have the most soothing effect on the human mind.
9. Walk
· Walking is said to help you more than any doctor or his medicine can.
· It improves your mood, reduces anxiety, improves blood circulation and makes you more sensitive to your surroundings.
· An While you can walk on your treadmill, an open space is a better option.
10. One good deed a day
· Instead of only thinking about benefiting yourself, think for the benefit of others for a change.
· A good deed can be offering your neighbour a lift, helping an elderly person cross the road or taking an injured animal to the vet.
· Anything that makes you feel humane will help your growth as a real person.