3 Healthy Habits Worth Doing

Written By Colēgia

Our habits form the basis for what a happy lifestyle is. Some of our habits are much better for us than others and being able to be aware of what these are can help. Today we want to talk about 3 healthy habits that are worth adding to your life.

Find Your Creative Outlet

Everyone has some creative outlet within their lives. Sometimes it might not be immediately apparent what it is and can require some soul-searching. Having this is essential for our well-being and it's a healthy habit worth doing. Taking time to create can help us decompress after a long day. It can also help us feel empowered by being in control of our own artwork. One example of this is freewriting. Freewriting is an easy yet helpful exercise to do since it revolves around writing whatever comes to mind. This can help us break free of any concerns we have about our work being judged since it can help turn off our inner editor. Giving ourselves the space to simply be ourselves can boost our confidence along with giving us the motivation needed for larger creative projects.

“Taking time to create can help us decompress after a long day.”

Build Your Support System

Being proactive in our social groups is a great habit to have. In our fast-paced and busy world, it's easy for us to forget about our relationships with others. While we each have our own goals to work on, we need to make time for those we care about. Building up our support system is good since it ensures we'll always have people we can count on. One way to work on this is by opening up to others and trying to get to know them. Many people want to share their experiences and simply need an ear to listen. Likewise being there for people when they truly need it is another way to do this. Helping out a friend during times of stress shows them that you're willing to put your own plans aside to make a positive difference for them.

“Being proactive in our social groups is a great habit to have.”

Take Time to Meditate

Of all the habits we can opt to do in our day-to-day routine, meditation can have one of the most profound benefits. Stress is something that we'll eventually have to address but rather than letting it build up, we can find ways to manage it. A very effective way to help with this is by setting aside time from your day to be with your thoughts. Checking in with ourselves is a healthy way of building self-awareness. This can in turn help us with our decision-making process in other areas. Ideally, we want a quiet safe space to meditate such as our room. This ensures that we're comfortable in our environment. We can opt to play soothing music to drift away into our thoughts. Little things like these help us recollect our thoughts and can help us sustain our happiness in a manner that's accessible.

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