Healthy Habits

Due to the damaging impacts of negative behaviors, countless articles and books have been written on how to identify them, their triggers, and how to overcome them. There is no doubt that these efforts are commendable, and many people have been able to improve the quality of their lives by leveraging the tips in these materials. However, the fact that many writers and readers fail to see is that bad behavior is essentially the absence of healthy ones. Therefore, if good habits can be promoted, they will automatically eliminate and replace destructive ones.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
Chapter 1: What are Healthy Habits? ……………………………………………………8
What Matters the Most in Life ………………………………………………………………………………. 8
Health is Wealth ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11
What Makes a Habit Healthy?……………………………………………………………………………….12
Chapter 2: Lifestyle Choices ……………………………………………………………… 16
Making the Best Personal Decisions ………………………………………………………………………16
Unhealthy Lifestyle Choices ………………………………………………………………………………….18
How to Break Free from Harmful Habits………………………………………………………………20
Chapter 3: Work-Life Balance …………………………………………………………… 23
What is Work-Life Balance? ………………………………………………………………………………… 23
Benefits of Work-Life Balance……………………………………………………………………………… 24
How to Slow Down in the Modern World …………………………………………………………….. 27
Chapter 4: Getting the Best out of your Daily Routines…………………………. 32
Focus on the Meaning or Benefits………………………………………………………………………… 32
Make them Fun…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 33
Be at the Center ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 34
Optimize your Strength……………………………………………………………………………………….. 35
Think about the Future ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 35
Leverage your Peak Energy Period ………………………………………………………………………. 36
Chapter 5: Health and Fitness Tips …………………………………………………….39
Focus on your Mental Health ………………………………………………………………………………. 39
Start your Day with Exercise ………………………………………………………………………………..40
Maintain Ideal Mobility and Flexibility Levels ……………………………………………………….41
Leverage Flexibility and Mobility Workouts …………………………………………………………..41
Strength Train and Lift Heavy……………………………………………………………………………… 42
Check your BMI………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 43
Keep Healthy Bodyweight and Bodyfat Levels………………………………………………………. 43
Eat Balanced Diets………………………………………………………………………………………………. 44
Chapter 6: Healthy Diet Hacks …………………………………………………………..46
Reduce Carb Intake ……………………………………………………………………………………………..46
Shop with a List …………………………………………………………………………………………………..46
Limit your Consumption of Sodas and Milkshakes ……………………………………………….. 47
Have Protein-Rich Breakfasts ………………………………………………………………………………48
Consume High-Fiber Foods………………………………………………………………………………….49
Eat More Fruits and Vegetables ……………………………………………………………………………49
Avoid Excess Sugar………………………………………………………………………………………………50
Consume More Healthy Fats ………………………………………………………………………………..50
Eat More Home-Made Foods ………………………………………………………………………………..51
Walk More……………………………………………………………………………………………………………51
Focus on your Food When Eating………………………………………………………………………… 52
Chapter 7: How to Get More Quality Sleep ………………………………………….. 54
Benefits of Restorative Sleeps ……………………………………………………………………………… 54
Tips for Getting Better Sleep ……………………………………………………………………………….. 58
Chapter 8: Benefits of Drinking More Water ……………………………………….62
Joint Lubrication………………………………………………………………………………………………… 62
Formation of Saliva and Mucus……………………………………………………………………………. 63
Reduction in Chance of a Hangover……………………………………………………………………… 63
Weight Loss…………………………………………………………………………………………………………64
Enhances Performance During Exercise ……………………………………………………………….64
Prevention of Kidney Damage………………………………………………………………………………66
Accessibility of Minerals and Nutrients…………………………………………………………………66
Supports the Airways ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 67
Maintenance of Blood Pressure……………………………………………………………………………. 67
Regulation of Body Temperature ………………………………………………………………………….68
Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………69