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As the New Year 2023 strolled into our cold and foggy days, we all welcomed it with open arms and celebrated it by doing whatever we love to do. Many amongst us celebrated it along with a new year’s resolution. A resolution to either abstain from bad habits or probably a resolution to acquire good habits. But alas, only if these resolutions could last any longer than a couple of days or months because sooner or later the weight of these resolutions crushes our enthusiasm and we succumb to our old habits. Not to worry, Here is our guide for you to CHANGE YOUR LIFE just by simply changing these basic life habits. These things are not as harsh as any new year’s resolution that would tear your spirit apart within a couple of days. Instead, these are simple enough to remain with you for the rest of your life. This goes especially for young students who have their full life ahead of them.
1- Stretching- This might seem like an easy habit to begin with but maintaining this can change your day significantly. When you have completely shrugged off your sleep after waking up in the morning, make a 10-15 minute daily ritual to just move and stretch your limbs. Like rotate your head clockwise and counterclockwise, move your shoulders up and down in circular motions and also rotate your waist a little bit. You can also try touching your feet without bending your knees if possible. If you find all this too much, you can simply walk around in your house. This will warm up your body before you proceed for the day and you will find yourself getting less fatigued.
2- Warm water- This may seem like a tedious task at first, but taking 5 mins in the morning to follow this ritual will show you wonders in your body and skin. Having a glass of warm water in the morning will help flush out the toxins from your body.
3- Visit a temple- After your bath, make sure to stand in front of a temple in your home or sit cross-legged just for a few seconds to be one with yourself and start your day on a calm and peaceful note. If you do not have a temple in your home then you can simply face the sun. Just close your eyes for a few seconds and bask in nature’s aroma. Lighting up a fragrant agarbatti or dhoop can help elevate the feeling of relaxation. Ensure that the product is natural and charcoal free to avoid inviting toxins into your body. Prabhu Shriram- India’s Best Agarbatti and Dhoop is a brand that creates luxurious incense sticks collection like the Meditation series; Aromatherapy collection and Soul Therapy Collection that reduce the feeling of stress and anxiety and create a positive aura around you.
4- Positive thinking- When you are out for work or studying during the day, it can get stressful and tiring. Try to keep your thoughts positive and look at the optimistic side even in difficult situations. When something bad happens, think about the good moments or what you can do after this bad moment is over to lift your spirits & not overburden yourself. It is difficult initially, but with time and a little practice, you can inculcate a habit to be calm and patient even during the tough hours of the day. This will help keep your mind clear and make the right decisions.
5- No heavy meal post sundown- Try having a very light dinner or simply nothing if you are too stuffed with a heavy lunch. Keep at least an hour or two gaps between your dinner and sleep or just avoid sitting or lying down immediately after your dinner. This will help you get a sound sleep which is very important for your mental and physical well-being even if you are sleeping just for five hours in a day.
If you can follow these five simple habits religiously, then consider yourself embarked on a journey to an elevated version of yourself and a much better life ahead of you.
