1. Drink some water
Take a sip right now! You'll feel more
energized and will be less likely to fall victim of a headache - dehydration is
the number 1 cause of common headaches.
2. Sit up
straighter.
You were slumping over just then, weren't
you? I was, too, until I caught myself. Notice how when you sit up straighter,
you feel better. Making a conscious
effort to keep your spine straight and shoulders back can have a hugely
positive impact on your health and you’ll instantly look better when you are sitting straight! If your core (and that includes your back ) is strong enough it will encourage
you to sit up straight and change how you look in an instant.
3. Take a few deep breaths.
When's the last time today or this week that you
sat back in your chair and paid attention to your breathing patterns, focusing
on taking big, deep breaths? Carve out a few minutes for mindful breathing (as
new age as that sounds) and you'll feel more revived.
4. Eat More Fish.
Specifically oily fish such as Salmon, Herring, Mackerel,
Trout and Tuna. These fish are excellent sources of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty
acids which are important to the body for lowering "bad" LDL
cholesterol and increasing the amount of "good" HDL cholesterol in your
system which lead to better circulatory health, and a lower overall risk of
heart disease. If you don't like fish then try taking high quality Fish Oil
supplements with your meals each day in order to see some of the same benefits. What’s more it’s brain and mood food! Getting your Essential Fatty Acids in the
right proportion has been shown to significantly improve brain function and
enhance mood.
5. Focus on the positive.
Too often we find ourselves in
situations where all we seem to do is to concentrate on the negative forces
affecting our lives while neglecting or even ignoring the positive ones
altogether. Try to take the time
each day to examine the good things in your life and to appreciate them even in
the face of adversity. Taking the time to appreciate the beauty in life will go
a long way towards reducing depression, lowering stress levels and in general
help to promote a better overall sense of health and well being .
If you are willing to take the time, small changes can really lead to
big improvements.
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