18 Simple ways to stay healthier each day

You want to exercise more but there’s no time and so you have pushed your own health to a lower priority.  The good part is that little things can make a big difference and the sooner you start with small things, the sooner you will be able to move on to bigger things.

Here are a few tips that you can use each day to boost your health amidst the daily grind.

1. Stand up and stretch at least once an hour.
2. Do jumping jacks in the morning when you get out of bed.
3. Go for a walk around your office building.
4. Drink lots of water throughout the day.
5. Take time to eat breakfast.
6. Smile at people (a cheerful heart is good medicine).
7. Schedule downtime once a week.
8. Sometimes, drive with the windows down.
9. Take a 20 minute power nap to recharge.
10. Substitute your fries for vegetables at dinner.
11. Snack on fruit or veggies instead.
12. Laugh out loud at jokes (laughter is good medicine).
13. Sit up straight at your desk, with your feet flat on the floor.
14. Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
15. Pack a healthy lunch instead of eating out every day.
16. Have a regular sleep schedule (at least 6 – 7 hours).
17. Get at least 10-15 minutes of sunlight each day
18. Get an occasional massage to release tension.

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