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Being \u201chealthy\u201d isn\u2019t like summiting a mountain or crossing a finish line. It\u2019s a journey without a particular destination, one where your goal moves and grows alongside you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other words, your health (both physical and mental)<\/a> is always flowing and taking shape. You can\u2019t \u201cset it and forget it\u201d when it comes to taking care of your body and mind.\u00a0 Instead of one specific challenge that you grind out and permanently conquer, being healthy has a lot more to do with maintaining simple but consistent <\/em>daily practices.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, you don\u2019t need to overhaul your entire life and your routines in order to tap into the benefits of healthy living. When you stick with them, very basic and incremental adjustments to your regular habits will make a world of difference. So with that in mind, check out these eight little hacks for keeping up a healthier lifestyle.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diet hacks  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t necessarily have to \u201cgo on a diet\u201d to make some positive changes to what you eat and drink. Here are a couple of chill ways to improve your general diet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.  Cut down on cravings <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Getting a treat or a pick-me-up is one of life\u2019s great pleasures. But succumbing to your cravings too often can lead to consuming too much sugar, being over-caffeinated, and more. You don\u2019t have to cut out the fun stuff entirely, just find some healthy replacements to use now and again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if you\u2019re craving chocolate, one of the best ways to resist is by filling up on healthy fats, like olive oil, nuts, and avocados<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Be a thoughtful eater  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s super healthy to think about what you eat before you eat it. But it\u2019s easy to neglect thinking about what you\u2019re eating while <\/em>you\u2019re eating it. Sometimes this leads to scarfing down more food than you actually wanted to eat in the first place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try practicing very simple and straightforward mindfulness while you eat it, using your awareness to savor the food and to gauge how full you are.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sleeping hacks  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sleep is essential\u2014we spend about a third of our lives doing it! There are lots of small measures you can take to prioritize healthy sleep, and experience the amazing benefits of all that vital rest and recovery.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Create a device-free space before bed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your phone isn\u2019t just a mental distraction before bed. Screen lights built into electronics like phones and laptops actually cause chemical changes in your brain<\/a>. The sleep hormone, melatonin, can\u2019t be produced as effectively when you\u2019re soaking up all that short-wavelength blue light. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should aim to spend at least 30 minutes before bed in a device-free environment. Try reading, doing a crossword puzzle, or another low-key analog activity. To avoid temptation, you can go into the settings on your phone and make it so that you don\u2019t receive any notifications between, for example, 11:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Try using a white noise machine <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a light sleeper who\u2019s susceptible to outside disturbances, or if you like the comfort of background noise, invest in a simple white noise machine<\/a>. It\u2019s much more conducive to healthy sleep than playing background noise off your phone, laptop, or TV.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exercise hacks <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These tips don\u2019t make up a whole fitness program, but they\u2019re easy to implement, and you can create a healthy foundation for future gains by getting started here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Walk around during daily phone calls <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re not meeting in person or over Zoom, take your call while you add to your daily step count. It doesn\u2019t have to be a whole thing<\/em>, you can even just take a stroll around the block, or walk around your own home! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Make a small weight your new fidget spinner <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you need something to occupy your hands during short breaks throughout the day, try using a light dumbbell or kettlebell. Keep it near your desk, and whenever you feel the urge for a little burst of low-key activity, you can do some curls, lateral raises, triceps extensions, and other simple exercises. Remember not to overload yourself with weight: it\u2019s better to err on the side of too light than too heavy.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mental health hacks <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The mind needs care, too, although the methods may seem more abstract than diet and exercise are for the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Commit to meditating <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Meditation continues to grow as an accessible mental health practice, but it can still be daunting to newcomers. A lot of that hesitation comes from the idea that meditating requires a huge commitment. However, studies have shown that meditating for even just 60 seconds per day has lasting neurological benefits<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Get social at least once per week  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Make it a goal to see other people in a non-work social setting just once within the next seven days. Even for someone who \u201cdoesn\u2019t get out much,\u201d this is a reasonable and achievable goal. Then, try to maintain that rate for a month and see how it feels. It won\u2019t be long before you\u2019re much more in tune with your social circle and your local community! Find health and wellness events happening near you<\/a>, or you can start your own Meetup group<\/a> and invite others to create a new community together. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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