Our life has become a bustle of activities with many deadlines. But one of the mistakes you would probably make amid this bustle is forgetting to work on your health. There are many ways of making sure you have maintained your health apart from going to the gym. Most of these health practices are easy to carry out and do not require much time.

If you are thinking of leading a healthier lifestyle, you need to come up with a number of sustainable and realistic health goals which you can carry out over a period of time. Dr. Lisa Marsch, an expert of behaviour change, says the first step towards changing your behavior is recognizing something which you do regularly. If you have been doing something which has been affecting your health negatively such as taking too many fast foods and smoking, you need to recognize it so as you will know how to develop a healthier lifestyle. 

According to a research, working overtime without taking care of your health will lead to the increased exposure to health complications such as heart attack and strokes due to the building up of clogs in arteries. Of the 56.9 million deaths worldwide in 2016, 15.2 million deaths are because of heart disease and stroke.  So, which are some of the simple health hacks which you can develop easily to make sure you have led a healthier life? Here is a list of the simple life hacks you need to incorporate in your everyday life.

Incorporate More Walking Habits in Your Daily Routine

“I am too busy traveling” and “I don’t have time” are some of the common excuses you will hear from people who do not want to keep their life healthy. If you are too busy, you should consider incorporating a walking habit in your daily routine. If you use a bus or a train to go to your place of work, consider getting up early and walk to the bus or train stop. Also, make sure you get off early when you are almost reaching your destination and walk to the place of work. If you commute using your own car, park your car at the back of the lot and walk to your office. Consider taking the stairs instead of using the lift.

Stand Up from Your Desk

According to research, standing up from your desk can be one of the best ways through which you can burn some calories. In a study carriedout by the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, it was found out that standing once in a whilefrom your desk while working will play a great role in the prevention of weight gain as well as help you shade some pounds of weight.

Sitting for a long period of time has been linked to an increased risk of earlier death. If you are used to working while you are seated, you can easily set up a reminder so that you will stand for few seconds or minutes after each hour to fire up your muscles and get them working. Additionally, you can also make it a habit to stand up from your working desk, every time you need to receive a call or call someone. Remember what we said earlier, it is small habits which later transform to healthier behaviors in your life. So take up the challenge.

Stretch from Your Work Desk

If you do not feel like standing up since you are probably too held up, make sure you stretch out from your desk. In most cases, sitting all day without stretch will wear down your muscles and cause a number of aches and pains within your body.

Stretching will increase the flow of blood to the muscle tissues and reduce fatigue. It can also play a role in releasing the synovial fluid which lubricates your joints. It makes motion easier and reduces the amount of energy you need to carry out tasks hence saving time. When you sit for a long period of time, your posture will be affected since your spine will wear down. Consider taking a few minutes to carry out a stretch back pains and strains.

Limit Your Use of Technological Devices

The heavy use of technological devices has been linked to the increased incidences of stress among adults. According to the American Psychological Association, out of 10 people, eight of them are attached to their technological devices. Eighteen percent of the adults say technology is one of the causes of their stress while 20 percent say that their devices cause them stress when they fail to work.

Limiting the usage of the technological devices is not denying you an opportunity to see the latest updates from friends on Instagram, Snapchat of the latest music video of your music star, it means you use the technological devices responsibly. For instance, you can consider limiting their use outside the work hours. Do not spend so much time with your eyes glued to the screen until the time you sleep. Take time off the screen and look around. Have a face to face conversation with the family members. Walk around and enjoy nature.

Take Time to Meditate

Of course, when I talk of meditation, it is not something which you are hearing for the first time. You might have heard or read it somewhere but you never took it serious.  Meditation is one of the best ways through which you can help your mind to focus and renew its working ability.

There are also numerous benefits which are associated with meditation. If you are new to meditation, then you might be having challenges on how you are going to carry out the activity. Consider the use of apps such as headspace to learn how to carry out the practice effectively.

Within a given period of time, your life will improve and, in some cases, you might not notice the changes unless you are careful. The way in which you react to different situations at your place of work and even your family will change within time. For instance, before carrying out an action when you are annoyed, you will have time to evaluate the action and its consequences.

Busy celebrities including Howard Stern, Heather Graham, Oprah Winfrey, Lady Gaga, or even John Lennon, who unfortunately died at the age of 40, expressed their love for meditation.

Try DIY Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is one of the easiest ways through which you can boost your moods. It involves extracting aromatic essentials from the plants to make essential oil which can boost make your body and mind healthier.

When it comes to aromatherapy, there are a number of alternatives which can be used. One of them is using bath salts. Consider slipping into the bath tub to end your hectic day. The ingredients which you need are salt, essential oils and some baking soda. Alternatively, consider using an aromatherapy candle in your house. The process of making the candle is not so complicated and you can learn how to make it on the net.

Other aromatic therapy techniques involve making a household display using the essential oils and the use of scented oil sachets. You can easily learn on how to make them by following tutorials which are available online.

Cook and Eat Mindfully

One of the greatest mistakes which people make is eating when they are absent-minded. Most of us are guilty of this unhealthy behaviour. You are cooking, you want to scroll through your phone, you do not want to miss out on any part of your favorite TV program. These multitasking behaviors can affect your health negatively.

Cooking and eating mindfully means you take your time to cook your food and focus your thoughts on the food which you are cooking. In terms of eating, instead of watching TV and eating at the same time take your food and place it on a table where there are no destructions. Be in touch with your appetite so that you will eat what you exactly need and avoid incidences of overeating. It is a great sign that you are respecting your body and your health.

Follow the 20/20/20 Rule to Take Care of Your Eyes

Staring at the screen of your computer or phone can sometimes be exhausting. After every 20 minutes, take your eyes off the screen and take a 20-second break and let your eyes look around for about 20ft in distance. This is one of the simple techniques which do not require any preparation. It will improve your eyesight. Straining of eyes is not good at all.

Leading a healthy lifestyle is not so complicated at all. If you are a complainer and you would not want to spend time at your workout since you do not like it, consider using the above techniques. You can also share the techniques with your partner in crime who is someone who does not love the workout at just like you. Take up the challenge together of implementing the above life hacks every day and you will realize the benefits after a period of time.  Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is much easier than you thought.