habits Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:02:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png habits Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 All the Health Benefits of Being a Dog Owner https://yourdailysportfix.com/all-the-health-benefits-of-being-a-dog-owner/ Sat, 19 Aug 2023 16:57:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21681 Having a dog in your home doesn’t just bring you endless love and pleasure, it also brings you tons of health benefits too. Walking your dog at least once a day for a minimum of 20 minutes can lower your blood pressure, strengthen your muscles and bones, and decrease your stress levels. Petting a dog […]

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]]> Having a dog in your home doesn’t just bring you endless love and pleasure, it also brings you tons of health benefits too. Walking your dog at least once a day for a minimum of 20 minutes can lower your blood pressure, strengthen your muscles and bones, and decrease your stress levels. Petting a dog can also help you with stress and make you feel calmer and the unconditional love from your dog can also benefit your mental health.

For those who want to incorporate more cardio into their daily schedule, having a dog can help you get out and walk every single day, no matter the weather. It also makes you want to explore different places as doing the same walks every day can get boring. Vitamin D boosts your mood and just breathing in the fresh air after a day at the office can help you to get rid of any stress.

Building stronger muscles, bones, and joints are one of the major benefits of walking. While it can be hard to motivate you to start doing this regularly, when you are a dog owner you have no choice. Your dog needs to be walked to relieve itself and exercise will prevent obesity. Once you start walking every day even for 15-20 minutes it will quickly become a habit you won’t want to stop.

Walking daily is great for your mental health as it gives you time to practice mindfulness and take advantage of being outside in nature. Walking your dog also prevents your dog from doing unwanted behaviors inside the home and creates a strong bond between you and your pet.

Having a dog can also make you more sociable—you are more likely to meet other dog owners and speak to more people on your daily walks. It will also help you to feel part of a community and even start doing longer dog walks if you have people and dogs to walk with.

Walking your dog also provides time for you to train your dogs (and yourself), with lots of recall, eye contact, and other commands.

If you are looking for ways to build healthy habits, especially cardio, having a dog will really help you stay committed to your goals and feel good while doing it. You will always have a reason to walk, which will keep you motivated.

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]]> Looking to Build Healthy Habits? Read “Atomic Habits” By James Clear https://yourdailysportfix.com/looking-to-build-healthy-habits-read-atomic-habits-by-james-clear/ Fri, 10 Mar 2023 08:06:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=22265 Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear is a must-read for anyone looking to build healthy habits. Packed with evidence-based advice and techniques, James Clear teaches us how tiny changes can have remarkable results. What are Habits? Habits are the routine actions that we […]

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]]> Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear is a must-read for anyone looking to build healthy habits. Packed with evidence-based advice and techniques, James Clear teaches us how tiny changes can have remarkable results.

What are Habits?

Habits are the routine actions that we take every day. According to research, 40% of an average day in our lives is spent performing habit-based activities! James Clear posits that the quality of our habits accounts for our happiness, success, health, and wellbeing.

How Can You Form Better Habits?

Atomic Habits offers a comprehensive guide to healthy habit formation. The key tenets of Clear’s habit-building philosophy are to start small and keep showing up! Each new habit should only take two minutes to perform, meaning you won’t be overwhelmed by the prospect of a long workout or meditation session.

How Can You Ditch Bad Habits?

James Clear suggests that motivation is overrated and that it’s actually our environment that has the biggest impact on our success. If you want to stop snacking on candy, put it somewhere out of sight. If you want to spend less time scrolling, turn your phone on silent and keep it in a drawer. You’ll be amazed at how the bad habit impulse is reduced when the visual cue is taken away.

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]]> 3 Tips to Help You Stay on Track to Reach Your Fitness Goals https://yourdailysportfix.com/3-tips-to-help-you-stay-on-track-to-reach-your-fitness-goals/ Sun, 29 Jan 2023 12:40:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21912 As we move quickly through January, your New Year’s resolutions might seem like a distant memory, but they don’t have to be. Staying committed to your goals might seem like hard work but if you really want to make healthy changes in 2023, use these three tips to help you stay on track. Start Small […]

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]]> As we move quickly through January, your New Year’s resolutions might seem like a distant memory, but they don’t have to be. Staying committed to your goals might seem like hard work but if you really want to make healthy changes in 2023, use these three tips to help you stay on track.

Start Small

You might have had the best intentions to work out three to four times a week but something always came up stopping you from getting there. The best way to create this habit is to start with once a week for about three weeks and then if that works out well add another session and see how you go. Starting small takes away feeling overwhelmed and stops the ‘all or nothing’ mindset.

Write a Mantra

Having a mantra or affirmation that you say or read every day will keep you committed to the goal you set for yourself. It could start with ‘I am…’ or ‘I want…’—having it in front of you every morning will remind you to keep going and stay committed.

Put it in Your Calendar

We all get busy and forgetful but making sure you have a date and time on the calendar for your workouts will keep you committed. If it’s written down, you will find it harder to ignore.

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]]> How to Create a Healthy Habit in 4 Steps https://yourdailysportfix.com/how-to-create-a-healthy-habit-in-4-steps/ Sun, 25 Dec 2022 12:47:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21560 You don’t have to wait until January 1 to get into shape—you can do it any time of the year, but the change won’t happen overnight. Keeping consistent can be hard and you will have good weeks and harder weeks making you second guess your reason for doing this. Here are four steps for creating […]

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]]> You don’t have to wait until January 1 to get into shape—you can do it any time of the year, but the change won’t happen overnight. Keeping consistent can be hard and you will have good weeks and harder weeks making you second guess your reason for doing this. Here are four steps for creating healthy habits.

Before You Start

Write a list of reasons why you want to exercise and all the physical, social, and mental improvements you will most likely experience from starting this new habit.

Pre-Contemplative

In this initial stage you aren’t even thinking about changing your behavior, you know you want to get healthier and stronger. But chances are you have been down this road a few times and didn’t succeed so you don’t feel you can stick to it this time. Start speaking to a friend who is already exercising and ask for support and accountability when you do start.

Get Ready

Start looking at your reasons WHY you want to create this new healthy habit, stop thinking about the excuses of why not and start thinking about the why you can. Keep connecting to the WHY and this can give you more motivation to just start.

Preparation

In this stage you’re planning—you haven’t fully committed but you are thinking of all the ways you can start. Write out your intentions and start breaking them down into specific doable steps. Keep it simple—you can’t change everything all at once and have specific goals that you know you can stick to.

Action

You’ve made a commitment to start and so you need to be proud of your journey, so keep looking at how far you have come and keep motivating yourself to carry on.

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]]> 3 Ways to Turn Fitness Into a Healthy Habit https://yourdailysportfix.com/3-ways-to-turn-fitness-into-a-healthy-habit/ Sat, 09 Apr 2022 08:05:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=17947 Healthy habits don’t happen overnight, they’re a long process and they take lots of time and effort. Some days you’ll find you’re more motivated than others, but it’s all about consistency. After much trial and error and ups and downs, fitness will become a way of life and it won’t seem like a chore. Here […]

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]]> Healthy habits don’t happen overnight, they’re a long process and they take lots of time and effort. Some days you’ll find you’re more motivated than others, but it’s all about consistency. After much trial and error and ups and downs, fitness will become a way of life and it won’t seem like a chore. Here are three ways to turn fitness into a healthy habit.

Just Get Moving

The important thing about fitness is every workout counts—it’s important to just get moving. You don’t need to put aside an hour to work out. If you only have 10 minutes, you can still get a great full-body workout in. In 30 minutes, you can do HIIT, strength training, cardio, or a mix of cardio and strength.

Get Familiar With Basic Moves

When it comes to exercising, don’t make things too complicated. You just need to know basic moves like pushups, planks, squats, and lunges.

Do Workouts You Enjoy

Chances are you’re not going to love every workout. You may have to try a bunch before you find one you enjoy, but once you find it, stick with it. You’ll be more likely to exercise if you enjoy your workout.

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]]> 3 Habits for Healthier Everyday Life https://yourdailysportfix.com/3-habits-for-healthier-everyday-life/ Sun, 04 Apr 2021 06:33:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=17200 Working out for one hour per day is amazing, but not really enough if you don’t other things right the other 23 hours. Not to mention the fact that there are countless other things you can be doing to improve your overall health. So if you’ve been meaning to adopt some healthier everyday habits, here’s […]

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]]> Working out for one hour per day is amazing, but not really enough if you don’t other things right the other 23 hours. Not to mention the fact that there are countless other things you can be doing to improve your overall health. So if you’ve been meaning to adopt some healthier everyday habits, here’s where to start.

Proper Sleep

Once you establish good sleeping habits, you can expect your life to drastically improve. Some practical things you can do include going to sleep around the same time every night, not bringing your phone with you, and waking up at the same time in the morning after giving your body enough time to rest.

Hydration

Drinking plenty of water (2-3 liters) is crucial, yet so many people don’t have a habit to do it. It does take a bit of time to adjust at the beginning, since you’re not supposed to drink a lot of it at once, but spread it throughout the day. Once you get used to it it’s much easier and you feel better. If it helps, you can keep a big bottle of water by your side at all times so you don’t have to go fill up a glass often.

Going Out

A little bit of fresh air and sunshine every day can do wonders for your health, so don’t neglect going out, even if it’s just for a short walk, no matter how busy working from home gets.

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]]> These 3 Mistakes Can Easily Mess With Your Sleep https://yourdailysportfix.com/these-3-mistakes-can-easily-mess-with-your-sleep/ Sat, 03 Apr 2021 09:14:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=17255 Most of us need to work on our sleeping habits. Good sleep is important, but getting to that point is not always easy. If you want to sleep better but you just can’t, perhaps you’re making some of these mistakes. Alcohol and Caffeine Drinking caffeine and alcohol throughout the day can definitely prevent you from […]

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]]> Most of us need to work on our sleeping habits. Good sleep is important, but getting to that point is not always easy. If you want to sleep better but you just can’t, perhaps you’re making some of these mistakes.

Alcohol and Caffeine

Drinking caffeine and alcohol throughout the day can definitely prevent you from sleeping at night. This is especially true if you consume those things in the evening, a few hours before going to sleep. It’s best to avoid such drinks after lunch and see if there are any changes in your sleeping patterns.

Late Dinner

Going to sleep with a full stomach is not the best idea. While late dinner can make you feel sleepy, it won’t actually help you sleep better. Your body will work harder to metabolize the food and won’t rest properly.

Stress

A few hours before bed is a good time to relax and wind down, so reading the news or trying to finish a stressful project may not be a great choice. Your brain will be stimulated and stressed, which will prevent it from resting properly during the night. If you can’t disconnect sooner, try to have at least an hour before bed for yourself without any screens.

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]]> 3 Habits Shared by Super-Healthy People https://yourdailysportfix.com/3-habits-shared-by-super-healthy-people/ Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:01:43 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=16315 People around the world have different health habits, but when it comes to people you’d consider super-healthy, these things are something they all have in common.  Drinking Water Staying hydrated is important for overall health, weight loss, keeping your body running smoothly, etc. Drinking more water will prevent you from drinking sugary drinks and if you don’t […]

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]]> People around the world have different health habits, but when it comes to people you’d consider super-healthy, these things are something they all have in common. 

Drinking Water

Staying hydrated is important for overall health, weight loss, keeping your body running smoothly, etc. Drinking more water will prevent you from drinking sugary drinks and if you don’t like that it’s flavorless, you can always add some fruits or veggies to it. Orange, cucumber, lemon, and lime are popular choices. 

Offline Time 

Nowadays, we can’t imagine life without smartphones and numerous apps, but offline time is important for many reasons. It can be the key to mental health and it can help you get precious time back for exercising, reading, or cooking your own food. 

Good Night’s Sleep  

Enough sleep time every night is the foundation to building a healthy life. It’s the key to being in a good mood, having a good memory, being able to focus. It also lowers the risk of some diseases. You should aim for 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night, every night.

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]]> Having the Right Mindset is Crucial for Forming an Exercise Habit https://yourdailysportfix.com/having-the-right-mindset-is-crucial-for-forming-an-exercise-habit/ Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:07:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=11616 When you’re determined to change your lifestyle, your motivation is at its highest. You believe you’re ready to change everything at once and become the best version of you. But over a few days or weeks, the motivation tends to wear off and if you don’t have the right habits, you can quickly fall back […]

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]]> When you’re determined to change your lifestyle, your motivation is at its highest. You believe you’re ready to change everything at once and become the best version of you. But over a few days or weeks, the motivation tends to wear off and if you don’t have the right habits, you can quickly fall back into the old patterns.

Having the right mindset is crucial for forming long-lasting habits. There are a few things you can do to make sure your mind is in the right place. Working on your mindset is just as important as working on your diet and exercise because it will provide you with tools needed to not give up quickly.

Know Why You’re Doing It

You need to have your own reasons why you want to change your lifestyle and adopt healthier habits. Whenever you lose motivation, remembering why you started in the first place will help you get back on track.

Set Goals

Setting goals is an important step that will always drive you forward. If you don’t have goals, it’s difficult to see if you’re progressing or achieving your full potential. Having specific, measurable, assignable, relevant, and time-based goals (also known as SMART goals) will help you get where you want to be in much less time.

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]]> 3 Healthy People’s Habits You Should Adopt https://yourdailysportfix.com/3-healthy-peoples-habits-you-should-adopt/ Wed, 08 Jul 2020 12:55:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=9055 Like most things in life, staying healthy is very much a matter of having the right habits. Here are three habits all healthy people have that are pretty easy to implement in your daily life. Meal Planning When you plan your meals in advance, it’s much easier to get the right groceries and even prep […]

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]]> Like most things in life, staying healthy is very much a matter of having the right habits. Here are three habits all healthy people have that are pretty easy to implement in your daily life.

Meal Planning

When you plan your meals in advance, it’s much easier to get the right groceries and even prep something in advance, so that you don’t have to reach for fast food when you’re hungry. Meal planning is one of the best ways to make sure you’re not eating unnecessary sugar or fat and add enough protein and vitamins to your diet.

Drinking Water

Staying hydrated is important for all your organs, plus it can help you lose weight. How? By drinking more water, you’re less likely to crave sugary drinks that are high in calories. If you don’t enjoy the taste of plain water, you can always flavor it with herbs and fruit slices!

Exercise Break

Healthy people tend to find time for being active throughout the day. One of the best examples of this is taking an active work break. Instead of having lunch at your desk, go out for a walk or at least do some stretches. 30 minutes every day adds up quickly and you’ll start feeling better in no time.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> habits Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:02:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png habits Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 All the Health Benefits of Being a Dog Owner https://yourdailysportfix.com/all-the-health-benefits-of-being-a-dog-owner/ Sat, 19 Aug 2023 16:57:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21681 Having a dog in your home doesn’t just bring you endless love and pleasure, it also brings you tons of health benefits too. Walking your dog at least once a day for a minimum of 20 minutes can lower your blood pressure, strengthen your muscles and bones, and decrease your stress levels. Petting a dog […]

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]]> Having a dog in your home doesn’t just bring you endless love and pleasure, it also brings you tons of health benefits too. Walking your dog at least once a day for a minimum of 20 minutes can lower your blood pressure, strengthen your muscles and bones, and decrease your stress levels. Petting a dog can also help you with stress and make you feel calmer and the unconditional love from your dog can also benefit your mental health.

For those who want to incorporate more cardio into their daily schedule, having a dog can help you get out and walk every single day, no matter the weather. It also makes you want to explore different places as doing the same walks every day can get boring. Vitamin D boosts your mood and just breathing in the fresh air after a day at the office can help you to get rid of any stress.

Building stronger muscles, bones, and joints are one of the major benefits of walking. While it can be hard to motivate you to start doing this regularly, when you are a dog owner you have no choice. Your dog needs to be walked to relieve itself and exercise will prevent obesity. Once you start walking every day even for 15-20 minutes it will quickly become a habit you won’t want to stop.

Walking daily is great for your mental health as it gives you time to practice mindfulness and take advantage of being outside in nature. Walking your dog also prevents your dog from doing unwanted behaviors inside the home and creates a strong bond between you and your pet.

Having a dog can also make you more sociable—you are more likely to meet other dog owners and speak to more people on your daily walks. It will also help you to feel part of a community and even start doing longer dog walks if you have people and dogs to walk with.

Walking your dog also provides time for you to train your dogs (and yourself), with lots of recall, eye contact, and other commands.

If you are looking for ways to build healthy habits, especially cardio, having a dog will really help you stay committed to your goals and feel good while doing it. You will always have a reason to walk, which will keep you motivated.

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]]> Looking to Build Healthy Habits? Read “Atomic Habits” By James Clear https://yourdailysportfix.com/looking-to-build-healthy-habits-read-atomic-habits-by-james-clear/ Fri, 10 Mar 2023 08:06:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=22265 Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear is a must-read for anyone looking to build healthy habits. Packed with evidence-based advice and techniques, James Clear teaches us how tiny changes can have remarkable results. What are Habits? Habits are the routine actions that we […]

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]]> Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear is a must-read for anyone looking to build healthy habits. Packed with evidence-based advice and techniques, James Clear teaches us how tiny changes can have remarkable results.

What are Habits?

Habits are the routine actions that we take every day. According to research, 40% of an average day in our lives is spent performing habit-based activities! James Clear posits that the quality of our habits accounts for our happiness, success, health, and wellbeing.

How Can You Form Better Habits?

Atomic Habits offers a comprehensive guide to healthy habit formation. The key tenets of Clear’s habit-building philosophy are to start small and keep showing up! Each new habit should only take two minutes to perform, meaning you won’t be overwhelmed by the prospect of a long workout or meditation session.

How Can You Ditch Bad Habits?

James Clear suggests that motivation is overrated and that it’s actually our environment that has the biggest impact on our success. If you want to stop snacking on candy, put it somewhere out of sight. If you want to spend less time scrolling, turn your phone on silent and keep it in a drawer. You’ll be amazed at how the bad habit impulse is reduced when the visual cue is taken away.

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]]> 3 Tips to Help You Stay on Track to Reach Your Fitness Goals https://yourdailysportfix.com/3-tips-to-help-you-stay-on-track-to-reach-your-fitness-goals/ Sun, 29 Jan 2023 12:40:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21912 As we move quickly through January, your New Year’s resolutions might seem like a distant memory, but they don’t have to be. Staying committed to your goals might seem like hard work but if you really want to make healthy changes in 2023, use these three tips to help you stay on track. Start Small […]

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]]> As we move quickly through January, your New Year’s resolutions might seem like a distant memory, but they don’t have to be. Staying committed to your goals might seem like hard work but if you really want to make healthy changes in 2023, use these three tips to help you stay on track.

Start Small

You might have had the best intentions to work out three to four times a week but something always came up stopping you from getting there. The best way to create this habit is to start with once a week for about three weeks and then if that works out well add another session and see how you go. Starting small takes away feeling overwhelmed and stops the ‘all or nothing’ mindset.

Write a Mantra

Having a mantra or affirmation that you say or read every day will keep you committed to the goal you set for yourself. It could start with ‘I am…’ or ‘I want…’—having it in front of you every morning will remind you to keep going and stay committed.

Put it in Your Calendar

We all get busy and forgetful but making sure you have a date and time on the calendar for your workouts will keep you committed. If it’s written down, you will find it harder to ignore.

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]]> How to Create a Healthy Habit in 4 Steps https://yourdailysportfix.com/how-to-create-a-healthy-habit-in-4-steps/ Sun, 25 Dec 2022 12:47:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21560 You don’t have to wait until January 1 to get into shape—you can do it any time of the year, but the change won’t happen overnight. Keeping consistent can be hard and you will have good weeks and harder weeks making you second guess your reason for doing this. Here are four steps for creating […]

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]]> You don’t have to wait until January 1 to get into shape—you can do it any time of the year, but the change won’t happen overnight. Keeping consistent can be hard and you will have good weeks and harder weeks making you second guess your reason for doing this. Here are four steps for creating healthy habits.

Before You Start

Write a list of reasons why you want to exercise and all the physical, social, and mental improvements you will most likely experience from starting this new habit.

Pre-Contemplative

In this initial stage you aren’t even thinking about changing your behavior, you know you want to get healthier and stronger. But chances are you have been down this road a few times and didn’t succeed so you don’t feel you can stick to it this time. Start speaking to a friend who is already exercising and ask for support and accountability when you do start.

Get Ready

Start looking at your reasons WHY you want to create this new healthy habit, stop thinking about the excuses of why not and start thinking about the why you can. Keep connecting to the WHY and this can give you more motivation to just start.

Preparation

In this stage you’re planning—you haven’t fully committed but you are thinking of all the ways you can start. Write out your intentions and start breaking them down into specific doable steps. Keep it simple—you can’t change everything all at once and have specific goals that you know you can stick to.

Action

You’ve made a commitment to start and so you need to be proud of your journey, so keep looking at how far you have come and keep motivating yourself to carry on.

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]]> 3 Ways to Turn Fitness Into a Healthy Habit https://yourdailysportfix.com/3-ways-to-turn-fitness-into-a-healthy-habit/ Sat, 09 Apr 2022 08:05:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=17947 Healthy habits don’t happen overnight, they’re a long process and they take lots of time and effort. Some days you’ll find you’re more motivated than others, but it’s all about consistency. After much trial and error and ups and downs, fitness will become a way of life and it won’t seem like a chore. Here […]

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]]> Healthy habits don’t happen overnight, they’re a long process and they take lots of time and effort. Some days you’ll find you’re more motivated than others, but it’s all about consistency. After much trial and error and ups and downs, fitness will become a way of life and it won’t seem like a chore. Here are three ways to turn fitness into a healthy habit.

Just Get Moving

The important thing about fitness is every workout counts—it’s important to just get moving. You don’t need to put aside an hour to work out. If you only have 10 minutes, you can still get a great full-body workout in. In 30 minutes, you can do HIIT, strength training, cardio, or a mix of cardio and strength.

Get Familiar With Basic Moves

When it comes to exercising, don’t make things too complicated. You just need to know basic moves like pushups, planks, squats, and lunges.

Do Workouts You Enjoy

Chances are you’re not going to love every workout. You may have to try a bunch before you find one you enjoy, but once you find it, stick with it. You’ll be more likely to exercise if you enjoy your workout.

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]]> 3 Habits for Healthier Everyday Life https://yourdailysportfix.com/3-habits-for-healthier-everyday-life/ Sun, 04 Apr 2021 06:33:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=17200 Working out for one hour per day is amazing, but not really enough if you don’t other things right the other 23 hours. Not to mention the fact that there are countless other things you can be doing to improve your overall health. So if you’ve been meaning to adopt some healthier everyday habits, here’s […]

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]]> Working out for one hour per day is amazing, but not really enough if you don’t other things right the other 23 hours. Not to mention the fact that there are countless other things you can be doing to improve your overall health. So if you’ve been meaning to adopt some healthier everyday habits, here’s where to start.

Proper Sleep

Once you establish good sleeping habits, you can expect your life to drastically improve. Some practical things you can do include going to sleep around the same time every night, not bringing your phone with you, and waking up at the same time in the morning after giving your body enough time to rest.

Hydration

Drinking plenty of water (2-3 liters) is crucial, yet so many people don’t have a habit to do it. It does take a bit of time to adjust at the beginning, since you’re not supposed to drink a lot of it at once, but spread it throughout the day. Once you get used to it it’s much easier and you feel better. If it helps, you can keep a big bottle of water by your side at all times so you don’t have to go fill up a glass often.

Going Out

A little bit of fresh air and sunshine every day can do wonders for your health, so don’t neglect going out, even if it’s just for a short walk, no matter how busy working from home gets.

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]]> These 3 Mistakes Can Easily Mess With Your Sleep https://yourdailysportfix.com/these-3-mistakes-can-easily-mess-with-your-sleep/ Sat, 03 Apr 2021 09:14:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=17255 Most of us need to work on our sleeping habits. Good sleep is important, but getting to that point is not always easy. If you want to sleep better but you just can’t, perhaps you’re making some of these mistakes. Alcohol and Caffeine Drinking caffeine and alcohol throughout the day can definitely prevent you from […]

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]]> Most of us need to work on our sleeping habits. Good sleep is important, but getting to that point is not always easy. If you want to sleep better but you just can’t, perhaps you’re making some of these mistakes.

Alcohol and Caffeine

Drinking caffeine and alcohol throughout the day can definitely prevent you from sleeping at night. This is especially true if you consume those things in the evening, a few hours before going to sleep. It’s best to avoid such drinks after lunch and see if there are any changes in your sleeping patterns.

Late Dinner

Going to sleep with a full stomach is not the best idea. While late dinner can make you feel sleepy, it won’t actually help you sleep better. Your body will work harder to metabolize the food and won’t rest properly.

Stress

A few hours before bed is a good time to relax and wind down, so reading the news or trying to finish a stressful project may not be a great choice. Your brain will be stimulated and stressed, which will prevent it from resting properly during the night. If you can’t disconnect sooner, try to have at least an hour before bed for yourself without any screens.

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]]> 3 Habits Shared by Super-Healthy People https://yourdailysportfix.com/3-habits-shared-by-super-healthy-people/ Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:01:43 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=16315 People around the world have different health habits, but when it comes to people you’d consider super-healthy, these things are something they all have in common.  Drinking Water Staying hydrated is important for overall health, weight loss, keeping your body running smoothly, etc. Drinking more water will prevent you from drinking sugary drinks and if you don’t […]

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]]> People around the world have different health habits, but when it comes to people you’d consider super-healthy, these things are something they all have in common. 

Drinking Water

Staying hydrated is important for overall health, weight loss, keeping your body running smoothly, etc. Drinking more water will prevent you from drinking sugary drinks and if you don’t like that it’s flavorless, you can always add some fruits or veggies to it. Orange, cucumber, lemon, and lime are popular choices. 

Offline Time 

Nowadays, we can’t imagine life without smartphones and numerous apps, but offline time is important for many reasons. It can be the key to mental health and it can help you get precious time back for exercising, reading, or cooking your own food. 

Good Night’s Sleep  

Enough sleep time every night is the foundation to building a healthy life. It’s the key to being in a good mood, having a good memory, being able to focus. It also lowers the risk of some diseases. You should aim for 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night, every night.

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]]> Having the Right Mindset is Crucial for Forming an Exercise Habit https://yourdailysportfix.com/having-the-right-mindset-is-crucial-for-forming-an-exercise-habit/ Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:07:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=11616 When you’re determined to change your lifestyle, your motivation is at its highest. You believe you’re ready to change everything at once and become the best version of you. But over a few days or weeks, the motivation tends to wear off and if you don’t have the right habits, you can quickly fall back […]

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]]> When you’re determined to change your lifestyle, your motivation is at its highest. You believe you’re ready to change everything at once and become the best version of you. But over a few days or weeks, the motivation tends to wear off and if you don’t have the right habits, you can quickly fall back into the old patterns.

Having the right mindset is crucial for forming long-lasting habits. There are a few things you can do to make sure your mind is in the right place. Working on your mindset is just as important as working on your diet and exercise because it will provide you with tools needed to not give up quickly.

Know Why You’re Doing It

You need to have your own reasons why you want to change your lifestyle and adopt healthier habits. Whenever you lose motivation, remembering why you started in the first place will help you get back on track.

Set Goals

Setting goals is an important step that will always drive you forward. If you don’t have goals, it’s difficult to see if you’re progressing or achieving your full potential. Having specific, measurable, assignable, relevant, and time-based goals (also known as SMART goals) will help you get where you want to be in much less time.

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]]> 3 Healthy People’s Habits You Should Adopt https://yourdailysportfix.com/3-healthy-peoples-habits-you-should-adopt/ Wed, 08 Jul 2020 12:55:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=9055 Like most things in life, staying healthy is very much a matter of having the right habits. Here are three habits all healthy people have that are pretty easy to implement in your daily life. Meal Planning When you plan your meals in advance, it’s much easier to get the right groceries and even prep […]

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]]> Like most things in life, staying healthy is very much a matter of having the right habits. Here are three habits all healthy people have that are pretty easy to implement in your daily life.

Meal Planning

When you plan your meals in advance, it’s much easier to get the right groceries and even prep something in advance, so that you don’t have to reach for fast food when you’re hungry. Meal planning is one of the best ways to make sure you’re not eating unnecessary sugar or fat and add enough protein and vitamins to your diet.

Drinking Water

Staying hydrated is important for all your organs, plus it can help you lose weight. How? By drinking more water, you’re less likely to crave sugary drinks that are high in calories. If you don’t enjoy the taste of plain water, you can always flavor it with herbs and fruit slices!

Exercise Break

Healthy people tend to find time for being active throughout the day. One of the best examples of this is taking an active work break. Instead of having lunch at your desk, go out for a walk or at least do some stretches. 30 minutes every day adds up quickly and you’ll start feeling better in no time.

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