Every year you promise yourself on the first of January that you’ll live a healthy life. So, you stock up your fridge with the healthiest food and even get a gym membership. But, 2 weeks into it, you begin to slip and go back to your unhealthy lifestyle; you begin to wonder whether leading a healthy life is extremely tough? Well, it is not. Improving your health doesn’t always mean making huge changes to your daily routine. Sometimes it can be some minor changes that can turn your day around significantly. So, if you’re ready to change your lifestyle, check out these tips for a healthy and long life.

It’s time to say goodbye to your old ways and become healthy.

1. Listen To Your Body

Believe it or not, sometimes the human body can communicate how it feels like a sixth sense or an upset stomach. These serve as a sign for you to notice whether your body is healthy or not. If you’re worried or under stress, your body can slow down digestion, and trigger bloating, constipation, and pain. While in some people, stress can speed up digestion leading to diarrhea. This means that you have to pay attention to what your body is telling you.

Tarang Doan/Pexels | Your body has been talking but have you been listening?

2. Cuddle A Bit

Did you know that giving and receiving hugs can result in a stronger immunity? Yes, it’s true! A study was conducted, which showed that volunteers who received regular hugs were less vulnerable to colds. This is because when you hug, your body releases a hormone called oxytocin, which reduces stress and boosts your immunity.

Jack Sparrow/ Pexels | Next time you see your family or friends, don’t be shy and pull them in for a big hug

3. Stock Up On Vitamin Green

Green is the color of nature and green is the color of health. When you surround yourself with green, it not only improves your mental health but also has a positive impact on your mental well-being. It can reduce stress, improve mood, and boost energy as well. So, make sure to take some time out of your busy day to sit in your armchair and look at the green view outside.

George Milton/Pexels | You can even bring the green into your house by getting some plants

These tips may sound simple but they can help you live a healthy life.