Lifestyle Habits For Long Term Health. Part 1 – Managing stress.

When it comes to anything in life, I find it helps to build a solid foundation if we hope to have success. The issue with health and well-being is that we have gotten away from the foundational practices that keep us running optimally.

We all know that exercise is important to staying fit and healthy. However, it only makes up a small part of our day. So what about the rest of our day and how does what we do during that time impact our health and well-being? Sometimes, it can be hard to change or modify your daily/weekly routine, but if you wish to feel younger, happier and live a lot longer… you may want to manage some behaviours in the 23hours you’re not working out.

Managing Stress

One the most serious additions in today’s modern life would be the stress we endure on a daily basis… Whether it be work, finances, family issues or relationships the stress never seems to stop. Whatever the case is for you, consider trimming down so to speak. Look at things with an open mind and avoid taking on too much at once. It may also be helpful to take some time to clear the mind and reflect on a daily basis. For some, it might be spending time in the gym for others they may like to find something a little more quiet. It’s been said that 12 minutes of meditation can be enough to shift brain activity in favor of better focus and reduced anxiety.

Making sure to keep stress levels low is vital, not just for our sanity, but for our ability to make progress in the gym given the fact that stress can have negative impact on our recovery.