Every year you make those New Years resolutions you never really continue with after about a week. Some really far-fetched and others simple. Since I'm personally restarting my health journey, I thought I would share the 10 things I'm planning to implement in my life with you all.
1. Hydrate or DIEdryate
Water is the most essential thing to life, yet I still don't drink enough of it. That's why I plan to start every morning off with a tall glass of water. This gets your metabolism going bright and early and also hydrates you from sleep. Making sure you are drinking enough water helps with digestion and with your skin as well, so if you get a lot of acne, adding more water to your diet may help.
2. Getting enough sleep
As college students, sleep is a sacred act. Getting enough sleep is even more hard to come by. Getting a sufficiant amount of sleep will not only make your body feel better, but it will make your brain function better too because even your brain needs sleep. I personally like to get eight hours of sleep and because of morning classes, I go to bed around 10 p.m.–which may seem lame–but I like my sleep, so it's a sacrifice I'm willing to make.
3. Walk everywhere
Exercise is also pretty important to make a well-rounded lifestyle. One easy way to make sure you're getting some without having to make it to the gym is by walking. If you can walk to class, personally my walk to class is about 20 minutes, so if I walk to class and back from it that's 40 minutes of exercise. If it's cold it actually makes walking easier because it's harder to break a sweat!
4. Stay organized
Whenever I write something down, it's more likely that I'll actually get it done. This is where multiple types of planners come in handy. If you're working on weight loss, get a fitness planner that has places for you to track what you're eating and how you're exercising. If time management is your thing, get a planner with hourly slots–not just daily. This will allow you to plan out your days by the hour. There many types of planners that can help you reach your organizational goals.
5. Do what makes you happy
One thing that will make your life that much better is doing what makes you happy. If you're working on fitness but you hate going to the gym, find an alternative workout like pilates or rock climbing. Don't do things that don't make you happy because there will be a greater chance you won't stick with them. If you hate running as much as I do, avoid it. Go to barre classes or get on the elliptical instead so you enjoy your time at the gym!
These life hacks are just a few of dozens that you can start applying to your life right now! Start off the new year right by challenging yourself to commit to bettering your health and your lifestyle. One new healthy habit can change your life drastically!
