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12 Habits For a Healthier & Happier You
Whether you’re looking for ways to make it through the holidays or planning for a better you in the new year, these 12 habits can get things going for you.
Self-care is, in part, about being healthy and happy. Most of us are always looking for ways we can improve both our health and happiness. Sometimes we focus on the wrong things, though — transient things that won’t last or make a difference.
I’ve got 12 simple habits you can start that will not only make you happier and healthier, but are also easy to implement. You won’t need to buy anything or go anywhere to do most of them!
Drink more water
Drinking water is a no-brainer habit that tops most lists of “things you should be doing with your life.” But despite its simplicity, drinking more water makes such a huge difference in your life. It can prevent headaches, help you lose weight, increases energy levels and brain function, prevents constipation and balances blood sugar.
There are lots of instructions on how to determine how much water to drink: half your weight in ounces; eight cups a day; calculate your physical activity and then drink X cups for every Y minutes you’re active.
