Now that we are in 2019, I want to start working in healthier habits into my daily life for my physical and mental health, and finances. Now that I have decided that these three staples are what I need to work on, I want to start going through realistic goals/activities that I can slowly implement into my lifestyle. If i say that I must do a complete 180 on my current lifestyle, I would never keep up with it. I’m not a perfect person and I will definitely slip up from time to time. But by thinking of small things that take a fraction of a second to consider doing, I am one step closer to becoming a healthier and more content person.
Some of the things listed below, I already do, but it’s good to remind myself of the healthy habits I need to continue doing especially while I have resources at college that I won’t have once I graduate.
Physical Health
- Park farther away from buildings at school, stores, etc. so I walk a little extra every day
- Go for a walk when I get too stressed (this will help with the mental category as well!)
- Think twice before I snack when I get bored
- Try to pick a healthy alternative to unhealthy food
- Cook for myself more often
- Go to the gym at school and walk/cycle while reading for class (we love multitasking here at the blog)
- Stretch in the AM and PM
Mental Health
- Meditation
- Journaling
- Keep a gratitude log (bullet journal)
- Monitor how negative I am toward others
- When overwhelmed, write out a schedule of what you need to get done and how long you think it will take you to accomplish it
- Try on a bunch of outfits and appreciate how good I look in them
- Gush over how cute your pets are
Finances
- Evaluate if I really need to buy something
- Put in extra hours for workstudy
- Go out to eat less
- Keep a spending log (bullet journal)
Tender Loving Caroline 