The secret to healthy living lies in making really small, seemingly insignificant changes in your everyday lifestyle. For example, before brushing your teeth or taking a shower, consider drinking a glass one glass of water with just a few lemon drops for a better start of the day. We all know a healthy person is one who doesn’t smoke, eats healthy and exercises everyday and although it sounds simple, changing your habits in a day can be a really difficult thing to do. When some people decide to make drastic changes in their lives, which most of the time results in failure. That’s why taking it slow and step by step is the best thing you can do for your overall health.

1. Sleeping Is the Core Of It All

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Without a good night’s sleep you won’t feel like working, studying or eating. Relaxation techniques, meditation and a quality mattress are one of the key factors for a proper sleep without constant turning, waking up or insomnia. Mattresses are not one of those pieces we own at home that we often replace, but if you feel you’re not getting enough sleep and you’re waking up with pain and chronic headaches, you should seriously consider getting a new one. With so many mattresses on the market these days it can be really hard to select what’s best for you and for your bed, but according to statistics, people adore their king mattress sized beds and seriously feel like royalty when sleeping in them. They offer enough space for two people and if the manufacturer is good, they will give you comfort and countless pain-free mornings. With a proper king mattress your 8-10 hours of sleep won’t only be a desperate wish anymore. You can find many types of king mattresses, like the ones that have memory foam, latex, the ones with adjustable air etc.

2. A Breakfast a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

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You’ve heard this phrase at least one hundred times and it’s totally true: breakfast is the most important meal of the day. There are many benefits from it and both your body and your mind will thank you for not skipping it. Since it’s the first meal of the day, breakfast should not be calorie free because it will provide your body with the energy it needs to get through the day. It would be ideal if you start your day with fruits and some boiled eggs, a toast or a good, rich and delicious cereal. No matter if you’re at work or at home, you should take your breakfast very seriously, especially if you’re trying to lose some weight.

3. Get Physical not Cynical

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Stop thinking that people are working out because it’s “cool” or “trendy” and become part of the “healthy way of life” community. If you can’t afford going to the gym and you can’t wake up too early for a run, grab every other opportunity that’s left. Skip the public transport, the elevator and the watching TV session and start walking, using the stairs and working out at home. You don’t need gym equipment to exercise, all you need is desire. Start by changing some small habits in your everyday life and incorporate stretching and jumping an hour a day and you’ll feel the awesome difference on your body and your thoughts.

4. Social Media Is Not Your Social Life’s Mirror

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Lonely people are usually not the happiest people. They are more stressed, depressed and often very less active. On the other hand people with rich social lives tend to be more happy, open minded and more physically active because they get to go out more often, meet with other people and interact. Try skipping your Facebook chat talks with your friends and replace them with a cinema night, a day at the park or a visit to the zoo, the museum or some nice restaurant. You won’t just have more fun, you’ll level up your health and your positive thoughts as well.