Daily Tips To Help YOU Stay Healthy

I challenge you to do most of the things mentioned every day this week to stay health:

 It is a universally acknowledged truth that you need to begin your day calmly.  Thus, I suggest that you do at least 10 of the things that I've mentioned below.

• Try relaxing for two minutes before your students arrive in the morning.
• At the first break of the day step out of auto-pilot and clear your mind by eating a piece of fruit mindfully. Focus on the experience of eating without multi-tasking or your mind wandering.
• After work or during lunch go for a walk on your own. Focus on what you see, smell, hear, taste, and feel. Don’t use the time to make plans or dwell on problems.
• Think about how the week is going and watch for things that are starting to worry you.
• Half way through the day, why not reduce muscle tension? Tense your shoulders without straining, then relax while breathing deeply. Feel the stress fading away. 
• Avoid the enemies of sleep. Keep a regular sleep schedule, have a relaxing bedtime routine, eat healthily and get regular exercise.
• Try the three-minute breathing space during lunchtime. Sit comfortably and focus on your breath. Your mind will wander, gently bring it back.
• You could also take a five-minute lunchtime vacation. Picture yourself in the most relaxing place you can imagine. You will feel more refreshed on your return.
• Laughing has wide-ranging benefits, improving cardiovascular health and helping you connect with others so start the day with a chuckle.
• Challenge negative self-talk. Work on reducing the “should/shouldn’t/must” statements to reduce stress and increase confidence.
• Identify a buffer zone. Respite from work demands is essential for health and performance. What can you do after work to help you recover?
• Make sure you eat regularly and stay hydrated. This is particularly important (but less likely) when we are busy and stressed.
• Think positive. Focusing on your negative traits and behaviors means that you turn a blind eye to your positive qualities.
• Make a list of things that help you relax. Then choose one and do it without feeling guilty.