Welcome to my blog. I’m not only here to help you with money, but your health.
What does your health have to do with money? I believe that you should invest in yourself. This includes your health.
“Good health is not something we can buy. However, it can be an extremely valuable savings account.”
Anne Wilson Schaef
Due to our overworked and stressful lives, most people are suffering in the health category.
I am going to give you 10 easy ways to improve your health.
The best part is most of these items don’t involve spending any money. Almost all of these ways to improve your health are FREE!!!
Health is Wealth.
But what benefit does improving our health have?
- Makes you more productive
- Happier
- More Energy
- Improves Immune Function
- Lowers Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke, and Diabetes
- Reduces Anxiety and Depression
The list goes on. There isn’t a downside. Let’s get started on the easiest way to improve your health today.
Don’t worry that you are about to read about a bunch of things that you don’t have time for. These tips don’t require much time or effort.
Let’s take a look…
Sleep
The #1 easiest way to improve your health is with sleep. Everything will fail if your sleep is not on track.
Getting good, quality sleep is so important. But what is quality sleep? Quality sleep will consist of 7-9 hours of uninterrupted sleep.
Getting a good night’s rest is important for:
- Recovery
- Brain Function
- Immune System
- Balancing of blood sugar
Try and have a sleep schedule. Make sure that you get ready for bed and shut down all electronics and blue lights. These items will mess with your sleep.
Be sure that you are not going to bed on a full stomach. Try to limit caffeine later in the day. And alcohol…. this will really mess up your sleep. Most people think alcohol helps your sleep, but it does NOT.
Exercise
Exercise is another easy way to improve your health. Exercise can help you:
- Maintain your weight
- Control Stress
- Improve Sleep
- Boost Energy
- Reduce Injury
According to the CDC it is recommended that you get at least 150 minutes of aerobic activity a week.
This can be as easy as walking. Be sure to read all about the benefits of walking daily.
It is also recommended that you get some sort of strength training weekly. This can be as simple as body weight exercises. Make it simple with some squats, push-ups, and planks.
If you are more advanced, I recommend weight lifting. Especially if you are a middle-aged woman. We tend to lose muscle as we get older. Lifting weights will help you build and maintain your muscle.
“Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness.” –
Joseph Pilates
I have been practicing pilates for almost 10 years and I couldn’t agree more.
Find something you enjoy doing, and make a habit of getting exercise daily. You can also break it into several small sessions a day. Do what works for you.
Water
Water is one of the most overlooked ways to improve your health.
Staying hydrated will:
- Keep your skin healthy
- Lubricate your joints
- Regulate body temperature
- Aid digestion
Try and make a point to drink water throughout the day. Try and cut sugary drinks. Cutting out sugary drinks will also aid in weight management.
Don’t Smoke
Not smoking is one of the easiest ways to improve your health. It will also save you a ton of money to quit smoking.
I don’t have to tell you all the horrible things about smoking….you already know. There are zero benefits to smoking.
Eat Real Food
People never believe me, but eating real food can improve your health.
I recommend that you spend one week…just 7 days…eating nothing but real food. I guarantee you will feel so much better. Some benefits of eating real food:
- More Energy
- Better Digestion
- Skin will look better
- Reduce Inflammation
- Weight Management
Reducing or removing processed food from your diet will improve your health immediately.
I always say putting in garbage will make you feel like garbage. It’s true.
Sunshine
Sunshine is natural Vitamin D. So many people are deficient in Vitamin D. There are so many reasons that Vitamin D is so important.
Getting daily sunlight will reduce stress. It will help with sleep by producing melatonin. Sunlight can also aid in regulating hormones.
Get outside first thing in the morning. Take a walk. Sunlight and walking is a winning combination.
Gratitude
Gratitude is a simple way to improve your health. Gratitude is appreciating and being thankful for everything you have.
Spend a few minutes a day being thankful. This will create a positive mindset. In turn, positivity will produce more positivity.
Here’s everything you know to know about gratitude.
Give it a try…what do you have to lose?
Meditation
Meditation is an easy way to de-stress.
There are a ton of meditation apps out there. Try one out. Start out with a 5-minute meditation. You will be shocked at how you feel afterward.
Here’s a great video about how to get started meditating.
Meditation can help you reduce stress. Check out some other easy ways to manage stress.
Plan a trip
I am a huge advocate for planning a trip. Check out my post about all the reasons that travel is good for you.
I find the process of planning a trip to be fun. It gives me something to look forward to. Vacations are where you make memories. You get away from all the day-to-day stress.
Spend time with family and friends.
Make it a point to spend time with family and friends. Even when you don’t think you have time.
Spending time with friends can reduce stress. If you are short on time, then multi-task. Ask a friend to go for a walk. Get in some exercise and friend time all at once.
Just like a savings account, I think that you should be making daily deposits into your health.
Try and incorporate some of these ways to improve your health…what do you have to lose?
