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#### 10 Productive Habits for Better Health

There is no denying the fact that habit choices are true reflections of health status. The habits you inculcate can to a large extent, determine how healthy and happy one could be.

As a matter of fact; there’s a branch of medicine “lifestyle medicine”, that is exclusively charged with research, prevention, and treatment of disorders facilitated by lifestyle factors such as nutrition, physical inactivity, chronic stress and more others alike. Talking of productive habits, people tend to focus more on obvious picks like diets, exercise, and rest. However, there are trivial and little known productive habits that are highly decisive in changing lives as well.

### Productive Habits that Can Make You Healthier

Below are some productive habits that can make you healthier:

1. Always start your day on a positive note

Negativity can dent your vibes and eat away your confidence. Starting your day with positive believes and assertions can help set the standard for the rest of the day. Generally, your body believes what you think. No matter how difficult your predicament is, try to make some positives off it. Be happy and content with your life.

2. Take a cup of water

It is no secret that taking a cup of water first thing in the morning can do a lot of wonders to your body. It may seem trivial but this fact is scientifically proven. Drinking water on an empty stomach purifies the body internal system. There are a lot health benefits attached to drinking water early in the morning. Some few benefits includes: it purifies your colon, internal organs and increases the production of new blood and muscle cells. It is also the secret behind glowing skin and efficient weight loss.

3. Exercise

We all know the importance of exercise to the body but many people tend to ignore it; citing various reasons especially paucity of time. Even the few who tend to engage in one or two physical exercises find it difficult doing it on a more consistent basis. A recent study revealed that 90% of people quit after 2 to 3 months of hitting the gym. No schedule should be more important than looking out for our body. There are many efficient exercises you can do from the comfort of your home. Try to take at least 30 to 45 minutes to exercise. But remember; consistency is crucial. Start today and make it a part of your daily schedule.

4. Eat healthy food

Healthy nutrition is another obvious pick but there are some crucial tips that can be very useful. Often times, people with engaging schedules resort to eating junky foods that are detrimental to healthy being. Also, poor eating habits can have a significant effect on your health being. A diet packed with vegetables can reduce our vulnerability to some life threatening diseases. Incorporating fruits into your daily diets is also, highly crucial. Fruits and vegetables contain a variety of nutrients like: vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Always make time to prepare a healthy meal at home. Avoid rushing your meal and ensure you chew it slowly.

5. Surround yourself with people that make you happy

Many people might consider this point less important but it is highly significant. Having a bad relationship can cause lot of damages to your health being. Depression, anxiety and anger are factors that are always in cahoots with loneliness. Having a healthy relationship can help you through the darkest moments of your life. Always surround yourself with people that uplift your mood and make you happy.

6. Walk outside for few minutes

There are crucial benefits you stand to gain when you take some few minutes’ walk outside. Walking outside during the day exposes you to sunshine; which is a great source of vitamin D. scientifically, it has been proven that; vitamin D helps to reduce the risk of heart attack, maintain body weight, and regulate the body’s immune system. More so, taking a twenty minute walk daily; has been found to be effective in alleviating stress and it also increase brain activity.

7. Do what makes you happy

Everybody knows that job sucks especially when it’s in vile contradiction with your passion. The mental stress you accrue from such job can be resistant to morphine. Devote a time to do things that gives you soothing relief and Goosebumps. Doing your favorite hobby doesn’t only make you a happier being; it makes you healthier as well.

8. Rest Sufficiently

However tight your schedule could be, try to always give yourself a break. Avoid overworking yourself to stupor. Rest is as important as your work. During work hours, always make a time to rest for some moments before you engage work again. This will enable your brain and body to gain a fresh start. You can consider playing a cool music you love as you take time to recover. Also, after workouts session, ensure you take the necessary period of time to rest. Proper rest will allow your muscles, nerves, tissues, and bones to rebuild.

9. Sleep

After you call it a day with your daily activities, ensure you have an adequate night sleep. According to sleep health journal, it is ideal to get at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep daily. Sleeping gives your body a fair chance to heal and repair itself. Sleep also alleviate the chances of heart disease development and manages blood pressure.

10. Keep a journal

Keeping a journal might seem very odd and primitive to some but it can do lot of wonders to your life and it is one of a number of productive habits. Try to always make a time to record the events and things happening in your life. Many a times, we tend to focus more goals we aim to achieve which makes it easy for us to forget what we have already achieved. Keeping a record of all your happy moments will enable you gain some feeling of satisfaction whenever you meditate on it. You can name a happy journal.

Hopefully, you have gain something positive from this article that can change your life. Your body is the only place where you live; guard it with productive habits.

By SignatureCare ER | Feb 17th, 2018| Categories: Health & Wellness
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