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What are some healthy habits that don’t require much extra time, money, or disruption? |
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It can be hard to prioritize your health when you’re super busy, feeling down, or fatigued. Even if you’re not any of those things, just thinking about managing your diet, fitness, stress, sleep, and relationships at once can be totally overwhelming.
If this sounds familiar, remember that you don’t need to go above and beyond to take good care of yourself. There are many ways to support your well-being without spending most of your energy. Start by picking an area of your life you want to work on. Then, think about how you can break progress into small, gradual steps.
Need some inspiration? Below, our team shares a few of their favorite low effort health hacks to try when you’re running on limited mental or physical resources.
🫑 Buy frozen veggies: “I always keep spinach, broccoli, and sliced bell peppers in my freezer. These are great because they don't go bad on you and can be thrown into the pan or microwaved in just a couple of minutes. I have a rule of at least one vegetable per meal, and these make it easy to meet that requirement.” — Sarah Choi, editor
💪 Move within your means: “In the winter, I don’t exercise outside nearly as much as during other seasons, so I make sure to get some movement in by doing what I call a ‘walk and watch’ a few times a week. I have my walking pad in the living room and watch a show while I walk. Even just 5 miles per week doing this makes a huge difference in my well-being.” — Naomi Wilde, editor
📚 Stack your habits: “Habit stacking is an underrated hack. I always tend to go back to it when I want to add something to my routine or streamline something, tacking on a new habit to one you already do without fail. For example, if you want to stretch more, pick three stretches you do right after brushing your teeth every morning. It helps me with my daily routine too (which, in a lot of ways, helps with my mental health).” — Catherine, editor
📵 Reduce your screen time: “Never underestimate the effect that turning off all screens for 2 hours before you close your eyes at night can have on your sleep quality. I noticed it within just a few days!” — Katy Wallis, editorial director
🎉 Lean into joy and fun: “Saying ‘yes’ to an enjoyable activity can provide a big mental health boost. Like many people, I feel like I need to be productive every minute I’m awake, to the point that I’ve stopped reading for pleasure. I’ve recently been allowing myself to read a little at the end of each day. I’ve found that it’s helped my mental health during the day, knowing I have that to look forward to each night.” — Amy McLean, editor |
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