Mind and body go hand in hand. For peaceful coexistence, you need both mind and body to be healthy. In the grueling lifestyles that we live today, we have no time to take care of ourselves. That’s why we do our own research into health and try to do what we can. The good news is that just spending an hour throughout the day can help you relax and stay fit. What must you do to prioritise your health?
Meditation
Recent studies have shown that there is a greater need now to take care of our minds just as much as our bodies, if not more. With rising mental illnesses it is better to be safe than sorry. Meditation calms the mind and makes you more self-aware. It becomes easier to make daily decisions and in turn increases mental energy. This helps you to function better more efficiently and effectively. People who meditate daily have observed a change within themselves. Negative emotions don’t affect them much and they have become better functioning than before. The best time to meditate is early morning. This brings about mindfulness which is all about staying in the present and enjoying every moment. Mental illnesses like depression and anxiety are reduced through meditation.
Healthy routine
We can’t emphasize a healthy routine enough. Even if you feel like you’re nocturnal and work the best at night; have the best energy levels in the later hours of the day; you would still have the best output if you get a sound sleep at night. Human bodies are wired to shut down at night and work through the day. Daylight is a source of nutrients for us. Overturning this routine has a very far-reaching impact. Eventually, you will find that you tire easily and your attention span isn’t too good anymore. Waking up early in the morning and exercising in fresh air revitalises the body and soothes the mind. It also helps better your attention span and reduces anxiety. It is great for mindfulness as well.
Detoxing the Body
Sinful tempting delicious food all around us gets the better of most of us and we give in. It’s very good to the taste but not so good for the body. The body has its natural ways of cleansing itself but will all the junk we put in it; it could use a little help. So what are the ways that you could detox your body? Flush it out with water. Drink 6-8 glasses of lukewarm water a day. Cut down on soda and caffeine. It flushes out the digestive system and all the toxins. Finally to do a gut cleanse take supplements that help cleanse your digestive tract. Apart from this, you can also eat healthy fibre rich food, probiotics, juices and smoothies.
Relaxing
Giving your body some time to cool down from your packed schedule is important too. Investing in a spa and massage therapy will help you relax your muscles and relieve stress. Stress is the leading cause of many illnesses today and it has become really important to relieve stress once in a while to prevent fatigue and stay healthy. Stress makes your muscles work over time. Your brain is always in overdrive. The human body as a machine is designed to function only for a set number of hours in a day. Overwork wears it out faster. When you don’t put aside some time to relax every day you can see signs of early aging.
Cultivating Hobbies
Last but not least it is very important to spend some time cultivating hobbies too. After the initial years of stress are over, you’ll regret not having a hobby and spending all your time working. A hobby brings variety into your life and you have something to fall back to when you just need a break. You’ll thank yourself for having a hobby when you just want to sit back and relax later. You’ll have a set hobby that you won’t have to cultivate from scratch. When you are relaxing you don’t want to go through the ordeal of starting something new all over again.
We are made up of body and mind. It is imperative to maintain a balance between the two and take care of them equally. Neglecting even one will lead to an unhealthy mix. Being completely content and happy is the ultimate goal for everyone. If approached and worked on steadily, the goal of a healthy body and mind isn’t unreachable.
