70 Simple Daily Habits You Can Do For Health, Fitness & Wellness

November 23, 2020 Stan

SIMPLE DAILY HABITS FOR HEALTH, FITNESS AND WELLNESS (70 OF THEM!)

One of the biggest road blocks that people tell me they have is time. We are all living in a super busy, wound up, go all day kind of world. Getting in eating healthy and workouts and stress reduction can actually be a challenge when you’re trying to juggle work, family, relationships and more. (Believe me – I am right there with you!)

I was talking with one of our fitness retreat guests the other day and she wanted simple, broken down ideas of what she could do immediately when she returned home. Change seemed overwhelming for her and I know it is for many other people too. So I decided to create this easy list of 70 simple daily habits to give you ideas of what you can do right now to make small changes in your daily routine.

My goal was to have you pick one from any of the three categories below to focus on for that day. You can continue to practice the same habit or you can choose a different one each day. You can extend to a week if you’d prefer. Either way, the list was created to show you that there are many different little tweaks you can make to make a difference in your health and wellness. Focus on what you need most and what feels good for you!

70 HEALTHY HABITS TO PRACTICE

NUTRITION & EATING

Add in a new color food (yellow, red, green, purple, white, orange, blue)

Try a new food

Eat at least 1 serving of fruits and vegetables daily

Use portion control

Eat all unprocessed foods

Have a no sweets day

Drink water

“Healthify” an otherwise unhealthy meal

Have protein at each meal (can be animal or plant based)

Chew your food completely

Eat without distractions

Eat sitting down rather than standing up

Meal prep

Limit caffeine in the afternoon

No white/refined carbs

Look ahead the menu if going out to eat so you can decide which healthy item you’ll have

No artificial sweeteners

Add in healthy fats

Stop before you’re stuffed (you can have the rest later)

Take a multi

Get in your Omega 3s

Take quick snacks with you if you’ll be traveling or on the go

Seek out recipes from cookbooks or online blogs if you need inspiration

FITNESS & MOVEMENT

Make time for recovery (stretch, foam roll, dynamic flexibility)

Try a new workout

Change your current workout (tempo, sets, reps, weight, interval time, etc)

Take your workout outside

Track your progress so you know what’s working and what isn’t

If you’re not sure where to start – seek help from a professional so you can get going

Take a walk

Something is better than nothing (even 5 minutes)

Take advantage of vacation time and get in regular workouts

Try an outdoor activity instead of a conventional workout (go paddle boarding, cycling, hiking, cross country skiing)

If it causes you pain, don’t do it (injury pain)

If you have injuries – seek out a professional to fix the root of the issue

Challenge yourself a little more today than you did yesterday

Help a friend get to the gym if they’re lacking motivation

If you can’t get to the gym, do a workout at home (push ups, squats, lunges, jumping jacks, plank, bridge, and the list goes on… )

Take the stairs

Park in the space furthest away from the building

Use a standing desk or appropriate area where you can stand

Get up every 15-30 minutes to walk around the office or the building

Break a sweat

Schedule your workout before work (if you never get to it after work)

Walk to lunch

Walk to work

Bike to work

If you’re traveling, scope out gyms or walking/running routes so you can still get in workouts

MIND BODY WELLNESS

Meditate

Start a gratitude journal

Write down something positive about yourself or your life each day

Name 3 wins from yesterday

Name 3 wins you want from today

Get outside and into the fresh air

Take a nap

Read 5 pages a day

Turn electronics off at least 2 hours before bed

Have a no phone or tv night

Go a full week without tv

Deep breathe

Go to a yoga class

Get a massage

Get a fascial

Relax by the pool or ocean

Create a vision board and look at it often

Identify which stressors need to be eliminated from your life and create a plan to do so

Plan a vacation (something to look forward to is always a good thing)

Get a mani/pedi with a friend

Diffuse essential oils in your home

Make time for a friend or family member

TO SUM IT UP

Change is hard. I think we can all agree on that. Small, simple steps can lead up to big change if you’re willing to be consistent. Start small. That’s why I created this list – so you can get an idea of the little things you can implement today or tomorrow that will enhance your health, fitness and wellness. Do what you can with where you’re at.