You can make big changes in your life without turning it upside down.
To prove it, I’ve pulled together the best of the best tips to give you a healthy-habit master checklist. Every time you check one off your list, your life will get better. I pinkie-swear!
Do some of these (or all!) every day and you will feel ready to take on the world.
- Make yourself the priority.
- Scan your body with your mind and take note of how you feel.
- Don’t smoke
- Drink a tall glass of water as soon as you wake up in the morning.
- Scrape your tongue, for better health and oral hygiene.
- Floss your teeth before brushing.
- Slather your body with lotion, olive oil or coconut oil after showering.
- Apply sunscreen on all exposed areas, all year long.
- Curl lashes before putting on mascara.
- Make your bed.
- Hang up your towels.
- Wear sunglasses all year long to protect your eyes.
- Eat yogurt every day.
- Take 2,000 I.U. of vitamin D for better bone health.
- Choose olive oil over butter.
- Drink more water.
- Keep a food journal.
- Strike a Wonder Woman pose . . . and hold it.
- Walk 10,000 steps or more.
- Do 10 push-ups.
- Do 10 more.
- Take a walk around your office every 20 minutes.
- Sit up straight.
- Stand up straight.
- Chew on some sprigs of parsley or mint.
- Hug someone.
- Pet a pet.
- Wash your hands often.
- Then moisturize them.
- Squeeze in some Kegels.
- Put down your cell phone and listen to the person in front of you.
- Smile at everyone you see.
- Give compliments to strangers.
- Start a gratitude journal and write something in it every night.
- Aim for seven hours sleep.
- Do mindfulness meditation for at least five minutes.
- Laugh as often as possible.
- Say “I love you” to someone.
- Give yourself a pep talk.
- Take a small step to your best life . . . and keep going.
I have zillions of science-backed tips to live a truly good life in my book, published by National Geographic. Check it out right here.
