Here at VADE we care about more than just your protein intake - we care about your physical, mental and spiritual health as well. Which is why we want all of our customers to prioritize their healthy habits and do their best to stick to them. We want to make sure all of our current and future customers are doing all that they can to ensure happiness in 2023 as well! One way to increase happiness is by establishing habits that make your everyday life just a little bit easier. These are some habits that are keeping us going in 2023:
1. Develop a regular sleep schedule
- Establish a bedtime routine
- Reduce blue light at night
- Exercise regularly
- Avoid napping during the day
- Avoid caffeine, nicotine and alcohol close to bedtime
- Make your bedroom comfortable, ensuring the bedroom is dark, quiet and set at a comfortable temperature. Avoid late night snacks
2. Exercise regularly
- Schedule time for exercise in your daily routine
- Find an exercise buddy
- Change your routine
- Set rewards
- Track your progress
- Stay hydrated
- Keep your goals in sight
3. Eat a healthy and balanced diet
- Eat a variety of foods
- Ensure adequate protein intake
- Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables
- Limit processed and sugary foods
- Stay hydrated
- Plan ahead
4. Spend more time outdoors
- Get 10–15 minutes of direct sunlight in the morning, preferably before 10am
- Take a walk outside
- Visit a park
- Go camping
- Take up a sport
- Have a picnic
- Plan a hike
- Go fishing
5. Develop a daily gratitude practice
- Start a gratitude journal
- Make it a daily practice
- Reflect on the past
- Express gratitude outwardly
- Look for the good in challenging times
- Take a few moments to be mindful
- Use mantras to help cultivate gratitude
6. Create and stick to a budget
- Establish Your Financial Goals
- Track Your Spending
- Set Your Budget
- Stick to Your Budget
7. Read more books
- Set a goal: Decide how many books you want to read and set a timeline
- Find books you’re interested in
- Make reading a habit
- Take notes
- Join a book club
- Take a break
8. Unplug from technology regularly
- Turn off notifications
- Set a technology curfew
- Find a hobby
- Spend time outdoors
- Make it a group activity
- Avoid places with Wi-Fi
9. Practice mindful meditation
- Find a quiet and comfortable place to sit
- Close your eyes and bring your attention to your breath
- Take deep, slow breaths and become aware of the physical sensations in your body
- When your mind wanders, acknowledge the thought and let it go
- Practice this for 10-15 minutes each day
We hope you can implement these habits into your daily routine to make for a happier and healthier 2023. Let us know which habits you decide to stack into your day!
Cheers!
Team VADE