Healthy Habits - Simple Lifestyle Changes for a Healthier You
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .................................................................................................. 5
Chapter 1: What are Healthy Habits? ............................................................ 8
What Matters the Most in Life ........................................................................................... 8
Health is Wealth ............................................................................................................ 11
What Makes a Habit Healthy? .................................................................................... 12
Chapter 2: Lifestyle Choices ........................................................................ 16
Making the Best Personal Decisions ........................................................................... 16
Unhealthy Lifestyle Choices ..........................................................................................18
How to Break Free from Harmful Habits ........................................................................ 20
Chapter 3: Work-Life Balance ..................................................................... 23
What is Work-Life Balance? ......................................................................................... 23
Benefits of Work-Life Balance ...................................................................................... 24
How to Slow Down in the Modern World ....................................................................... 27
Chapter 4: Getting the Best out of your Daily Routines ............................... 32
Focus on the Meaning or Benefits ................................................................................ 32
Make them Fun .............................................................................................................. 33
Be at the Center ............................................................................................................. 34
Optimize your Strength ................................................................................................. 35
Think about the Future ................................................................................................. 35
Leverage your Peak Energy Period .............................................................................. 36
Chapter 5: Health and Fitness Tips ............................................................. 39
Focus on your Mental Health ....................................................................................... 39
Start your Day with Exercise ........................................................................................ 40
Maintain Ideal Mobility and Flexibility Levels ................................................................ 41
Leverage Flexibility and Mobility Workouts .................................................................... 41
Strength Train and Lift Heavy ...................................................................................... 42
Check your BMI ............................................................................................................. 43
Keep Healthy Bodyweight and Bodyfat Levels................................................................ 43
Eat Balanced Diets......................................................................................................... 44
Chapter 6: Healthy Diet Hacks .................................................................... 46
Reduce Carb Intake ....................................................................................................... 46
Shop with a List ............................................................................................................. 46
Limit your Consumption of Sodas and Milkshakes ........................................................ 47
Have Protein-Rich Breakfasts ...................................................................................... 48
Consume High-Fiber Foods .......................................................................................... 49
Eat More Fruits and Vegetables ................................................................................... 49
Avoid Excess Sugar ........................................................................................................ 50
Consume More Healthy Fats ........................................................................................ 50
Eat More Home-Made Foods ........................................................................................ 51
Walk More ....................................................................................................................... 51
Focus on your Food When Eating ................................................................................ 52
Chapter 7: How to Get More Quality Sleep .................................................. 54
Benefits of Restorative Sleeps ...................................................................................... 54
Tips for Getting Better Sleep ........................................................................................ 58
Chapter 8: Benefits of Drinking More Water .............................................. 62
Joint Lubrication ........................................................................................................... 62
Formation of Saliva and Mucus.................................................................................... 63
Reduction in Chance of a Hangover.............................................................................. 63
Weight Loss .................................................................................................................... 64
Enhances Performance During Exercise ...................................................................... 64
Prevention of Kidney Damage ...................................................................................... 66
Accessibility of Minerals and Nutrients ........................................................................... 66
Supports the Airways .................................................................................................... 67
Maintenance of Blood Pressure .................................................................................... 67
Regulation of Body Temperature .................................................................................. 68
Conclusion ................................................................................................... 69