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5 Simple Ways to Take Better Care of Yourself Right Now

If getting healthier feels like a major challenge or an uphill battle, you might be taking the wrong approach. Optimising your well-being doesn’t have to mean denying yourself your favourite foods or punishing yourself at the gym. In fact, it’s the smaller, more sustainable lifestyle changes that can have the biggest impact. To start making positive changes, take a look at these simple ways to take better care of yourself right now:

  1. Get Some Rest

If you don’t get enough sleep at night or you don’t take regular breaks throughout the day, you aren’t giving your mind or your body time to repair and recharge. Rest is critical to our well-being, so make sure it’s part of your schedule. If you feel like you don’t have time, remember that a short period of rest will help to boost your energy and make you more productive.

  1. Drink More Water

If you’re not drinking the recommended daily amount of water (around 2 litres for adults), you could be dealing with mild dehydration on a regular basis. This can cause fatigue, headaches and a loss of concentration, so it’s easy to see what a big impact it can have on your day-to-day life. Fortunately, it’s easy to carry a reusable water bottle around with you and you can even set a reminder on your phone or smartwatch to help you stay hydrated.

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  1. Protect Your Hearing

People don’t always realise that being exposed to loud noise can permanently damage your ears and lead to irreversible hearing loss. However, using the best hearing protection can prevent this from happening. Similarly, reducing the volume on headphones and mobile devices can help to reduce the risk of noise-induced hearing loss. Remember – even vacuuming or mowing the grass can exceed safe noise levels, so make sure you have hearing protection on hand at home and when you’re out and about.

  1. Prioritise Your Time

No matter how much you try, you can’t do everything, which is why learning to say no is an important method of self-care. There are only so many hours in the day, so prioritise essential tasks before you consider taking on anything else. While it’s natural to want to help family members and friends, it shouldn’t be at the cost of your own well-being.

  1. Take a Walk

Exercise is an important way of staying healthy, but you don’t have to spend hours at the gym unless you want to. A daily brisk walk is a great way to start boosting your fitness and spending more time outdoors can elevate your mood too.

Make Self-Care a Top Priority

Even when you know you should be taking better care of yourself; it can be hard to find the time to relax, prepare homecooked meals, exercise or simply give yourself a night off. However, self-care is essential if you want to optimise your health. By making it a top priority, and encouraging family members to do so as well, you can embrace healthier habits and enjoy a happier lifestyle.

 

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