I’ve recently gotten on a big health kick. And by recent I mean, this week. But in just a week, I’ve picked up some positive habits I had “back in the day” that I let slide over time.

They are:

• Getting at least a half an hour of exercise every day. Even if its nothing more than making sure I am on my feet doing SOMETHING for that length of time. Too often I find myself chained to the desk sitting for hours on end. That’s not good for my posture or anything else. My goal is to work up a good sweat every day, but if not… at least know I’ve made a conscious effort to get up and get moving.
• Reading a book. I like to read, but I’m making an effort to read a little bit out of a BOOK every day. Don’t give me those e-readers and whatnot. Its too much like being on a computer. I want a book that I can touch and smell. That I have to have a bookmark to hold my place at the end of every day.
• Classical music. I forgot what a HUGE collection of classical music I have. I dug the CDs out and threw them in the CD player. What a wonderfully relaxing thing to do… lets me meditate and just pulls this wonderful blanket of relaxation over me.
• Healthy eating. I know I can’t live on salads alone, but I’m doing something pretty darn close these days! Give me fresh fruits and vegetables, please! Love ’em.
• Vitamins. I’ve never really been a “take your vitamins” girl. Until I started reading the wonderful health benefits of Vitamin C. Now I’m a vitamin poppin’ lady, and I am feeling FANTASTIC for it.
• Sunshine. I know the dangers of too much sun and skin cancer. But I also know the health benefits. Not only Vitamin D, but just the emotional benefits! This past week has been SO dreary, but the last two days… sunshine! I have made sure to get outside for awhile and soak up some rays. I’m not a lay-out-in-it kind of gal, so I try to match it up with my exercise. Double win!
• Get enough sleep. I am still a night owl to the -nth degree… however, I’m remembering that that arbitrary get-up-by-this-time isn’t so steadfast. I work from home on my own hours. If I didn’t get enough sleep, by golly I’m going to roll over and take some more time! If I DO have to get up for any reason, you can bet I’m going to sneak a nap in somewhere. Sleep does the body GOOD.
• Water. I have my trusty water bottle, and I make sure I have to refill it at LEAST once a day… preferably twice.

I hope I can keep with this program. Its only been a week, but already I am noticing differences in my mood, mindset and body. Such simple little changes can make a really huge difference.