10 Tips To Improve Your Life

1) GET UP EARLIER

Set your alarm for 8 then 7 and then 6 so that you gradually get used to waking up early. This allows you to begin your day and get a head start on everything you need to do. I prefer to wake up earlier and be productive so that when the evening comes and it gets dark I am able to cosy up with a book or a movie and just chill.

2) GO TO SLEEP EARLIER

Cut the time you normally go to sleep by half and hour, then one hour and then 2 hours until you’re sleeping between 9 and 10pm. This ensures that you get enough sleep for your body to function. It also sets you up for the morning.

3) COOK

Making yourself homemade food for breakfast lunch and dinner is so much better that going out and buying fast food and takeaways. Firstly it’s most likely to save you money, secondly it’s so much better for your health as you can control things like salt and sugar content and also it makes you feel proactive. You are also more likely to enjoy the food as you’ve put the effort in yourself to make it. It’s also a super fun activity to do with family , friends or a partner.

4) DRINK WATER

This tip is key! Water has so many benefits it’s basically magic! Aim to drink at least 3 pints of water per day; one at breakfast, lunch and dinner, then increase it from there and watch your skin get clearer and glow, your hair will grow and you will generally feel 100 times better. So get drinking!

5) JOURNAL

Journaling is the best way to relax and unwind at the end of a day or to set yourself up for the day. It allows you to get all of your thoughts on the page and release yourself from thoughts that trap you. It’s a great way to figure out what you need to do or what is upsetting you and ways to deal with that. Try to keep a list of 3 things you’re grateful for at the end of each day to help you see the positivity in your life and reflect on what you have!

6) ORGANISE

I am the most unorganised organised person you will ever meet but who doesn’t love to colour code, sort into boxes and label their things? Staying organised and keeping on top of everything is one of the best ways to keep your mind clear and your life uncluttered. If everything is organised then you will know where everything is and everything that you have to do. To do lists also help being organised!

7) GO FOR A WALK

Walking, whether alone, with a friend or with your dog, is an amazing way to clear your head and get a new perspective on whatever is on your mind. It also has many health benefits. Every morning or evening now and then take some time to go for a walk around the park or just roads near where you live. It doesn’t have to be long, just enough to get a breathe of fresh air.

8) REMINISCE

Reminisce on good time or a specific day, holiday or event that made you particularly happy. Look back at old photos and videos. This is a great thing to do when your down and having a bad day as it will make you smile and boost your spirits.

9) READ

I love reading. I always have and always will. It’s the best way to escape reality for a while and live in someone else’s world. It’s a great way to shut off and not think about anything. There’s a book about anything and everything so it is easy to find something you like and a genre you enjoy. Challenge yourself to read a chapter a night.

10) DREAM AND DO IT

Don’t let anything stop you. If you have a dream, and idea or a goal go and accomplish it! Refuse to let anyone who stands in your way. Be who you aspire to be and ignore whoever criticises that. Be proud of who you are and whatever you do, make it worthwhile.

Love always, Annabelle 

xox

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