Stay Active

Hit around 10.000 steps per day.

Sweat 3-4 times per week (run, bike or HIIT WO).

why? 

I get energy and feel good if i am active. I sleep better and get less stressed.
how? 

I walk everywhere i can rather than taking transportation. I plan "work out time" in my calendar.

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Sleep

Get around 8-9 hours of sleep per night.

I listen to my body, if i feel i need more sleep, i will sleep more.

why? 

I (like everyone) need sleep to recover and feel good.
how? 

I try to go to bed and wake up approximately at the same time every day.

Nourishment

I focus on whole foods (I am mainly eat plant based).

I listen to my body and eat mindfully.

I treat myself occasionally (80/20 rule).

why?

To feel good and energized.
how?

I cook a lot at home and I listen to my body by eating when I am hungry.

Calm Down

Start each day with some yoga

During very stressful and intense periods at work, I also try to incorporate some 5-10 minutes mind fullness sessions throughout the day.

I do things that i love such as cooking and drinking tea with friends.

why? 

Being calm and out of stress makes me feel in peace and be the best version of myself. 

how?

I plan better. Examples: 

(1) put my alarm 30 minutes earlier in the morning so I don't have to rush in the morning. 

(2) I do not plan too many activities after work to eliminate the feeling of needing to leave at a specific time every day. 

(3) I eat a snack in the afternoon so I don't have to rush home cause I am starving. 

All this may sound silly, but it is really a change in behaviour that has helped me to get calmer.

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I keep my phone in my bag throughout the day.

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Limited social media time i.e only outside work hours and during the night.

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I take mini breaks throughout the day. Example: if I have a 5 minutes break between meetings I will focus on breathing and just look out the windows, rather than checking social media etc.

Laugh

To have fun and do things that I love as much as i can like cooking, joking with my colleagues, spend time with friends in different forms, watch tv shows, etc.,

why? 

Because having a laugh and a lot of fun makes life so much better, having fun is never a waist of time. What truly matters in the end of the day is if you are happy.

how? 

I am always trying to be positive and see the bright side of things. I make sure to do things I love every day. I am trying not being too serious about everything at work, everyone needs a laugh throughout the day!