Simple Ways To Get Healthier This Year

When it comes to your life, how clear would you say your priorities are? If you haven’t taken a pause and thought about it, now’s a wonderful time to do so. It’s also the perfect time to prioritize your health, especially if you’re feeling as though it has taken a backseat for whatever reason. While the overall topic of health is a huge one and can be overwhelming, remember the importance of making simplicity a major part of your health journey.

Here are some simple ways you can get healthier this year. 

Make Daily Movement Non-Negotiable

When it comes to your health, exercise is one of the major pieces of the puzzle. Are you getting enough each day? 

Whether you’re already incorporating movement into your daily routine or haven’t broken a sweat in longer than you’d like to admit, there’s always something more you can do. Take a minute and be honest with yourself to determine where you are physically and then go from there.

Maybe you’ve strictly been walking but have been curious about the benefit of full body workouts, or maybe you’re thinking of training for a 5k with a group of friends. Whatever your situation is, know that you can only go up from where you are. 

Give Your Oral Hygiene a Boost

Did you know that your oral health is a very good indication of how healthy you are in general? It’s true — the condition of your mouth and teeth tells a lot more about your health than you might think. That’s why it’s so incredibly important to make good oral hygiene one of your top priorities.

If you’ve been slacking in this department, get ready to make some changes. In addition to regular dental checkups, there is so much you can do from home to not only improve your oral health but also maintain a healthy mouth for years to come. 

Giving yourself a refresher on proper brushing and flossing techniques is a great start. Consider adding oil pulling to your oral care routine as well. 

Practice Mindful Behaviors Each Day

Mindfulness. It’s a term you’ve likely heard many times, and for good reason. Being mindful is a gift you can give yourself anywhere at any time. It’s an opportunity to reset your mind and body, especially during stressful or upsetting times. However, it’s not something that always comes naturally. It can take practice. 

To start with, familiarize yourself with what mindfulness is. Don’t let preconceived notions of hours-long yoga classes or luxurious uninterrupted nightly bubble baths fool you. You can easily incorporate mindful behaviors into your day, whether it’s by tweaking your routine to accommodate them or finding ways to sneak them in when they’re needed. 

Get Off the Dieting Rollercoaster

Are you saturated in diet culture? It seems no matter where you look, a new type of diet is being promoted. It’s no wonder so many end up on the rollercoaster of the latest and greatest diet — it’s natural to want results, especially if you have a weight loss goal. However, remember that dieting can do much more harm than good.

It’s also important to realize that most diets are not sustainable, which means you might back the weight you’ve lost once you go back to regular habits, experience hormonal issues or other health problems, or end up jumping to the next diet in hopes of reaching your goal.

Making sustainable adjustments to your normal way of eating will go a long way. Researching common swaps can give you some good ideas as to where to start. Of course, pay attention to cues your body sends you as well. 

Becoming healthier isn’t something that will happen overnight. It’s no doubt a process, but making changes to your lifestyle to improve your mind and body will add up to great things over time. Now all you have to do is find the motivation to get started, and the rest will fall into place.