If you have been dealing with a bit of a slump, or you just feel like you’re lacking energy and don’t feel like you want to, there are a couple of things you can do that can help. While you might not want to start doing 500 jumping jacks each morning and a cold shower, changing your routine a little bit and adding in things proven to help your body and mind is a great idea.
Hobbies
Hobbies are proven to make us happier, and the more we do them, the better they are for us. So if you haven’t got a hobby or let yours fall by the wayside and let other parts of life take over, it might be time to get back to it.
If you lack inspiration, look at what children do when they are playing. They get coloring books out, paint, draw, write and get creative.
Anything that will help you unwind, take your mind off work or life stresses, and make you happy is perfect.
Move it move it!
If you don’t spend much time moving your body, you are more susceptible to disease and illness. Our bodies are designed to and require regular movement. You can ease yourself in and go for regular walks, or you might want the motivation and support that a personal trainer can give you. Sometimes going all out and choosing something like Elite Training can give you the mental and physical shake you need.
Food
Sometimes it is not that you are eating the ‘wrong’ things because food isn’t good or bad; it just is. But you might be in a rut with what you make and eat. Taking stock of what you are eating every day can be revolutionary in feeling better. You might find that cutting a few things out and replacing them with extra fresh fruit and vegetables can make a huge difference to how you feel.
Energy levels usually increase pretty quickly when the right balance is being eaten.
And always remember to drink enough water!
Rest
Most of us aren’t getting enough high-quality rest and sleep to feel refreshed when we wake up. Instead, we are snatching sleep and sitting in front of the telly for rest. When we don’t rest or sleep properly, our body doesn’t have the reserves to help us repair and renew cells.
Not only that, but our appetites start to become different, and you might find that you are eating either too much or too little as a result.
Try to get to bed reasonably each night, and leave your phone somewhere so you won’t be tempted to play with it.
Talk
There are times when all the yoga and cucumbers in the world aren’t enough to help you to feel better. If you know that you don’t feel quite right, it can be a good idea to speak to a friend or a family member or make use of any free support you can find online or in the local area.
This can help Positivity over Perfection: How To Strengthen Your Mental Health Written by Holly in Health and Wellness.