15 Healthy Habits That Will Change Your Life

Ever find yourself sitting by yourself trying to enjoy your cup of warm coffee thinking about what is it exactly that successful people do differently that makes their life so different than ours? How do they do it? How do they do it ALL? I mean they somehow manage to work all day, fit in their workout routines, manage to eat well, travel, work on their faith, and find time for their relationships. I mean for an average human being, this all sounds like too much. It sounds like one of those people we see in the movies that really have their life together and are super motivated individuals. We look at them as if they are not human beings just like us.

The hard truth is that we all have to work, we need to fit in that workout to maintain our fitness, we all have to eat - it is what we choose to eat, we all want to travel and explore this beautiful world, we each need to spend time on our faith and relationships. These are all common experiences of a normal human being. Then if we all have to do this? What do THEY do differently that they can manage ALL these areas in their life while you are struggling to pick your top 3?

The answer is MINDSET.

I know everyone is looking for that perfect formula that will just make you successful overnight. But the truth is that success is nothing more than just the act of actively taking repeated steps that evolve into a habit.

Everyone is their own kinda busy. Your kinda busy looks very different than my kinda busy. But how we handle that busy time is what makes all the difference. It’s the little things that make all the difference. I know you don’t want to hear that. I know you want some really big habit change that will change your life. But I am here to give you something better. The real deal of what it takes to change your life. When you start focusing on the little things and begin making those little changes. You will start to notice BIG changes in your life over time. Remember habits develop over time. Do not fool yourself into thinking you tried it once and it didn’t work kinda mindset. You must first build that attitude and mindset that you are ready to commit to change. If you want change to happen then you have to change your ways. The results are guaranteed. It’s up to you how fast do you want to get there. You can keep doing things the way you are already doing it - there’s nothing wrong with that - but then you have to expect that it will however that just as much time depending on how you’re doing it. Or you can start working on those little bad habits to build new, empowering habits that can produce results much fast on your timeline. We are all promised success, it’s all about the steps and actions we take today will depend on how long it will take us to reach our own point of success.

I put together a list of my favorite 15 life-changing habits that I incorporated into my life that completely changed my life forever. I found more free time in my schedule without having to rush anymore to create free time even though I had even more things to do on my plate, I was able to conquer my days with my newfound energy, time, and focus. It has been such a life alternating step to living your life limitless, that I decided to share it with you guys.

You can follow along with a downloadable template I made for you guys to map out your own old habits versus the new habits you are striving to build.

Feel free to take these ideas and add them to your list. We all have our own set of goals and thus have our own set of habits that we need to develop. Think about what you normally do. Read those patterns and then think about how your ideal day should look like. Then choose habits that will get you closer to your goals, at least in the right direction to start off.

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15 Healthy Habits that will Change your Life

1. Preparation is my number one key.

Always plan for your next day (or anything for that matter) in advance. This helps minimize distractions and extra things to do in the already never-ending list of things to do. You will find this process annoying in the beginning because you have to invest time before to save time later. For example, nights I prepare lunch for my husband before work allows my mornings to go so smoothly and calmly allotting us time to even sit together on the porch to enjoy that cup of tea together. I don’t know about you, but I will rather be a little annoyed now than give up that special moment of time I get to spend with my husband every morning so calmly. Prepare for everything. Prepare for work, clothe, gym bag, lunches, book bag/purse/laptop bag. I mean everything. I like to make a planning template for basically every area of my life that I need to plan for. This helps me keep myself sane, to be honest, but it’s much more than an organizer, it’s become my journey through changing my old habits and transitioning into a new, more improved lifestyle, yet nothing really has changed - besides having peace of mind and having a more time. You will learn that time is the real player here. If you can learn how to manage your time, you will learn the key formula to success.

2. Create a set morning & night routine to help organize your process and be consistent and natural.

Most people end up wasting the most time getting through their morning routines and night routines. It’s like we have been programmed just as robots to basically do the same thing every morning. And similarly, we have a pretty consistent way our night ends as well. But next time you wake up, note how long it takes you to get through your morning routine. And do the same thing in the evening to see how long you take to get ready to go to bed and finally go to sleep. While you’re at it, note how long you are sleeping. The first time I took a look at what my mornings look like and what I do - because boy let me tell you my mornings felt so busy, so rushed, yet I felt like I didn’t have everything I needed to get done on time before work hours. Do you want to know how long my morning routine was taking me? 6 hours!!! And that’s us rushing through it. My morning routine goes something like this: Waking up early, going to the gym, then for a run, shower, have breakfast, and prepping for lunch. I couldn’t understand how it could take me that long to get these few little things done. I decided to create a morning & night routine template for my digital planner so I can plan out how my ideal schedule should be in comparison to what it is actually becoming. I was able to save 3 hours from my morning routine by simply following step #1: Preparation!!! Prepping at night for my morning made my morning go so much smoother you can’t even imagine. Things I would leave for the morning, I started adding to my night schedule instead. Trust me, it was so worth it!

You can download the morning & night routine template planner to help plan out your routine based on your schedule.

3. Rule #2 First thing in the morning - avoid distractions!

Don't fool yourself! The phone although maybe your best friend, when it comes to being productive, it can also become your worst enemy with all the distractions it holds. (Tips: Avoid completely, keep out of reach, put it on charge, make it a rule as no tech mornings.) The moment I pull that cover off my face, the first thing I do, which I am sure we all do, is reach for my phone to check what’s new. Did I get any new messages? New emails? Calls? Any new posts? But even though that’s why I reach for the phone, I never stop after checking the few things I needed to check. Here goes nothing, I get distracted, as do we all! Whether you’re go-to is social media, YouTube, reading, news, whatever your interests may be, the phone offers your everything at a single click. How can you not get distracted? It’s too easy to fall into the trap, that it's best to just avoid the phone in the mornings so that you can get your morning routine rolling.

4. Allot 15 minutes to practice mindfulness and self-care.

This was a real big game-changer to my habits when I really started to focus on my faith and my relationship with God. This not only gave me the courage to conquer my day, but it gave me the right mindset and attitude along with it. You can include prayer, affirmations, gratefulness, meditation, coffee time, spend it thinking of the good vibes in the air. Try making your bed, focus on your skincare routine, think about how grateful you are to be awake, and be given the chance to see a new day. Do some real in-depth thinking. Grab your journal and write. Read a book. Stretch, etc…)

5. Sleep Early to Wake up Early!

This is definitely my favorite habit of all time. I am forever a morning person and will always be. Come hit 9 pm, I am like on grandma mode activated and it’s time for me to sleep. Why? Well to be perfectly honest, I am not the biggest fan of sleeping! I know what you all are thinking!! GASP! Who doesn’t like to sleep?? It’s not the sleep I don’t like; sleep makes me feel rested, energized, it’s necessary, in fact, it’s crucial. It’s the time that it takes that bothers me. I don’t really remember my dreams and even if I do, they don’t really make sense. So from my point of view, even if I slept a lot or little, as long as I am rested, any more wouldn’t really make a difference, besides waste more time? Besides, I also noticed that when I wake up earlier I have more hours to use for my day. My goal is to be able to make the habit of sleeping by 9 pm and waking up by 3 am every morning!! Practice makes perfect!

6. Workout earlier than later at least 3-4 times a week.

Who here likes to work out? ME!!! I am obsessed when it comes to fitness, gym, running, sports, anything that gets you active, I am in! I love to sweat! Getting my heart pumped and feeling that rush of a runner’s high! I just can’t get enough. Working out gives me this burst of energy that lifts my spirit and body all day long without any problems of burning out. You see the theory behind working out is that you are pumping your heart and muscles which pumps your blood and boost your metabolism. This process produces a whole bunch of newfound energy that will keep you awake and alert ready to conquer your day! Consistency is key to developing a routine, a habit, don’t forget!

7. Add running/cardio to your routine 3-4 times a week.

Running is like a very addictive drug. You just can’t get enough. When you push through running up that hill all the way down while you feel that wind rushing through your hair and you feel the drip of your sweat sweep down the spine of your back. Running is my favorite pass time sport and activity. I could run anywhere, anytime you name it! Running is a great way to boost your metabolism and burn calories and generate lots of energy. After running a mile, when I feel my heart pounding against my chest, and at that moment, when I feel like I just can’t breathe, I feel the most alive. The runner’s high is real and it's the best form of natural energy you will ever find!

8. Block out your busy hours from before to minimize distractions during work hours.

This is very important especially if you work from home as I do. It is so easy to get distracted and then before you know it, one thing leads to another and your 8-hour work session is suddenly left to 4 hours. Yeah, I know the feeling! I would plan to get started on my work every morning by the latest 9 am, but I would always end up doing a few errands before I start, and suddenly it would be noon and I am hungry again. Before even getting a drop of work in, I would go from breakfast break to lunch break in like a heartbeat. And then of course the afternoon would just sway away and it would be 1-2 pm and I am just getting started. This cycle had to stop, so I had to block out my busy hours from before and place all and any extra tasks or errands for before or after hours. I would ask myself why I would keep doing that to myself again and again? So I put a stop to it. Simple.

9. Prioritize the most difficult and focused task first.

It is very easy to avoid what we don’t want to do. Especially if it’s actually hard. In fact, we will end up procrastinating so hard that not until the deadline is like the next morning, that task will stay on the bottom of that to-do list. There are just some things that require more effort than others. It’s so easy to just keep doing the easy things on your to-do list, keep checking it off. Hey if you're going for quantity, it’s great! But the most difficult task will still be there at the end of the day, and it still needs to get done, but now after doing so many easy tasks, you end up being so burnt out when you reach that difficult task, that you simply don’t want to do it anymore. Even if you do it, you half past it and it doesn’t show a good reflection of your true work. Make the tough decision and start with the most difficult task on your list. Yes, it will take longer than your easier task and it will seem like you’re spending too much time and energy on it. But at that moment remind yourself that this task is what needed the most time and energy anyway so might as well not feel guilty about that part, but also that the rest of the things on the list are easy and don’t require that much time nor energy. Prioritize and be smart with your time and energy! Use it wisely!

Check out my FREE productivity planner template to help prioritize your task list.

10. Get a minimum of 6-8 hours of solid, smooth sleep.

When I was studying back in the days, I learned about how it is recommended for adults to get a minimum of 6-8 hours of sleep every day. So I decided to go with the 6 hours of sleep and practice it! I practiced sleeping for exactly 6 hours for an entire year. I would time it to the second. After one year of strict practice, my alarm clock has no purpose anymore. I had embedded a natural alarm clock in my body that now would automatically wake up exactly 6 hours later from the time I fell asleep. I would feel fully rested, in fact, I would be in the best of moods and be in the right mindset ready to go. I remember before I started managing my sleep cycle, I would sleep however long I felt, sometimes it would be 8 hours sometimes 9, even 10. And I remember waking up exhausted, tired, not well rested at all, and could never understand why. From what I gather, too much of anything or too little of anything is never a good thing. God gave us to balance for a reason. If we live a balanced life both in the day and at night, we are sure to be blessed with its benefits as well.

11. Drink 7-8 glasses of water for hydration.

Do not deprive your body of essential nutrients! And YES Water is an essential nutrient for our bodies. We cannot survive without it. In fact, 60% of the human body is made of WATER! Your body needs enough replenishment every day. Consciously track and record how much water you drink every day to help increase your water intake levels. On a plus side, drinking so much water helps lose your water weight shaving off a few pounds. My husband and I love water. We don’t drink soda nor alcoholic beverages nor do we like carbonated drinks. We have herbal tea made in water and also our favorite vitamin C Energy supplement which is also made in water. My newest addition in supplements was Ovasitol which is almost added to water. This one is to treat my PCOS insulin resistance to help promote insulin sensitivity, menstrual regularity, and normal ovarian function. You will come to see that water is the most beneficial source of replenishment for your body. Want to know what are my favorite supplements to use?

Check out my blog on My Top 5 Favorite Supplements for a Healthy Lifestyle

Current Favorite Supplements:

Energy & Focus

Liftoff Vitamin C Energy Supplement Fizz Tablet

Metabolism & Weight Loss

Herbal Tea

Menstrual Regularity, Normal Ovarian Function, Insulin Sensitivity

Ovasitol

12. Hydrate with 1-2 glasses of water as soon as you wake up.

You will be surprised by how much energy your body uses while you sleep. I know I know what you’re thinking, how does your body use energy while it’s clearly sleeping. Well, you may not know this, or you may, either way, while you’re sleeping your body is actually in recovery mode. What does that even mean? Well, exactly how it sounds, your body is going through a deep recovery process from inside out while you are resting. Your body is doing work while you don’t even realize it. That is why when you wake up in the mornings, often you'll notice dry lips or a dry mouth, or even a deep thirst. Don’t deprive your body of what it needs and try to hydrate with 1-2 glasses of water as soon as you wake up.

You can download my water tracker worksheet and use it to track your water intake levels.

13. Stretching routine for the mornings to boost your muscles and give you a wake-up call.

While muscles are in their passive positions, calm, and rested, they often tighten up and can almost feel like they are tense, especially when you wake up in the mornings. It is recommended to stretch for 5-10 mins every morning as soon as you wake up. You can even do these stretches in bed. Really stretch those calves and thighs. You will notice a spring of energy burst inside you like a wake-up call. This will also help to prevent you from falling back asleep as soon as you woke up. Give your body that current wake-up call, you will thank me that you did.

14. Make sure you have a healthy, complete, balanced breakfast to jumpstart your day.

Ever hear the saying “that breakfast is the most important meal of the day” Well, it’s true guys! Your mornings set the tone and outlook for your upcoming day. You have to put your body through so much every single day from the moment you wake up to the moment you go down. The body needs its essential nutrition to be able to function at its optimum levels and not let you down. Or else you will find yourself in a crash and burn situation knocking out in the middle of your day before your main day even begun! Having a healthy, complete, and balanced breakfast helps ensure those energy reserves for the day with a burst of energy to give you a jumpstart you're every morning.

15. Ensuring a healthy nutritious, balanced lifestyle to have maximum energy reserves.

Why keep those energy reserves for just the morning jumpstart? Why not maintain and fill those energy reserves to maximum levels for a consistent surge of energy throughout the day. Listen to your body and give your body what it needs. Like I said before, too much of anything, yet too little of something can never be a good thing. Keeping a balanced mindset allows your body to adjust to any scenario and not go overboard. The biggest problems most people face are overeating and undereating. Most do not have a nutrition plan based on their activity levels. They eat what they want when they want to, and when they can. To ensure a healthy, nutritious, balanced lifestyle, you have to think about what you will eat and plan for it.

I created a meal planner template to fill out every month with the meals I plan to feed my beautiful body. You can download it here to fill out your own meal plan for the month.

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