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15 Small Lifestyle Changes That Can Make A Big Difference To Your Health
Stop contemplating and act The very first step to a healthier you, begins with acting on your health goals. You might forever be in that “I am thinking about it…” stage, but you need to stop contemplating adopting healthy habits and start acting on them. Whether it is to start going for daily walks or making healthier eating choices, or cutting out sugary drinks — whatever choice you planning to make, just commit to it and bring it into practice, even if it is a small change such as walking for 10 minutes a day.
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By Naina Grewal
mall lifestyle changes can make a big difference to your overall health without making you go completely berserk. “Health is wealth” — this ancient piece of wisdom can never get outdated and it was also one of the biggest learnings of this COVID 19 pandemic. If anything, these last two years have taught us, it’s to make our physical and mental well-being the top priority. The key to doing this is pretty simple — adopt healthy habits. Studies have proven that among the many influencing factors, it is the lifestyle choices we make which dominate our health more than our genes.
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While we understand making any sudden drastic changes to one’s lifestyle can be overwhelming, the idea is, to begin with, tiny steps. The truth is, even small lifestyle changes can make a big difference to your overall health gradually. And the good news is, there are plenty of little things you can do which are sure to benefit your health in the long run, without making you go crazy. So, are you game for it and wondering how to go about it? Well, worry not, we have got you covered. We have curated a list of small lifestyle changes that can help you upgrade your health and can be easily incorporated into your daily routine without much effort.
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Keep a positive approach Your attitude matters the most when you set out on a journey towards your well-being. You are more likely to succeed if you approach everything you do with a positive mindset. So be it deciding to eat healthier, sticking to an exercise regime, or destressing — you will have more willpower to act on the choices you make if you are optimistic about bringing a change in your life.
Head to the kitchen Quick, cheap and convenient options like fast food, frozen pre-made meals, takeout, microwavable ready-to-eat items often become go-to options amid our fast-paced routine. However, these foods are not only high in calories but are also deficient in important vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Hence one needs to return to the kitchen to keep a check on one’s health. Start with making at least one small healthy meal for you and your family in a day. It can even be a small colourful bowl of freshly cut fruits or salad. Further, making a weekly meal plan can resolve your perennial problem of ‘what to cook?’
