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The Key to Starting and Maintaining Healthy Habits

Health Coach Justine Bate of Smart Start Session

By Justine Bate | Updated on April 09, 2021, 08:06am

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Everyone can decide to live a healthy life right now, today, at this very moment. Although, it isn't New Year’s Day yet, this seems like any other new year's resolution. You make the change, you do good for a few weeks, and eventually, you abandon the changes you've made because you start to think it's difficult and you can always start over again next time.

And that is okay. When it comes to inconsistency in maintaining healthy habits, there are factors that are causing it and you probably have your reasons. So here are a few tips for you to get started:

1. Consider Your Inner Physical Health

Exercise not just to LOOK healthy, but to actually BE healthy. Exercise to have good mobility and for you to make the most out of your body’s capabilities.

Other than that, BEING healthy means a regular menstrual cycle (for women, of course), fast recovery from sicknesses (or you rarely get sick at all), a good sleep at night, rare headaches, and so much more.

2. Don't Abandon Your Mental and Emotional Health

It’s also important to build healthy habits in these two areas. Being mentally and emotionally healthy allows you to be resilient and comfortable with yourself, and allows you to let go of things you can’t control. Find healthy ways for you to cope with life’s challenges. Some of this include journaling and meditating.

Remember the Need for Good Nutrition

With good nutrition, mindful eating, and moderation, you avoid having food sensitivities and allergies, and allow you to have a regular bowel movement, a normal BMI, and a healthy skin.