Your health should be your number one priority. While you might think it is your children, your career, or your relationships, you cannot care for any of those things if you are seriously ill or not around to watch them grow.
If you fail to care for your mind and body each day, you are more likely to develop a mental health disorder or a chronic disease and shorten your lifespan. Right this wrong by learning how to prioritize your health this year.
Talk to a Doctor Online
Never place your health on the back burner for a loved one, job, or socializing, as you could live to regret it. The rise of online NHS GP appointments means you no longer have an excuse not to talk to a doctor during your busy schedule. Mobile technology makes it easy to schedule and attend a video consultation with a qualified GP via your smartphone, mobile device, laptop, or PC. Therefore, you could talk to a doctor from the comfort of your home, on your lunch break at work, or even in the park. It is a quick and easy way to receive help for a medical condition, organize administrative assistance (such as sick notes and GP letters), and receive general health advice.
Set Time Aside for Sleep
Sleep deprivation can destroy your health in many ways. It affects you much more than making you moody, fatigued, and irritable, as it can impair your memory and concentration, weaken your immune system, boost your blood pressure, and increase your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.
If you are guilty of skimping on sleep, you must make more time for quality shut eye, which is between seven to nine hours of undisturbed rest. If falling or staying asleep is a problem, you may need to consult a doctor for assistance. Also, you may need to make changes to your lifestyle, such as:
- Avoiding caffeine after 2pm
- Following a strict sleep schedule – go to bed and wake up at the same time
- Decreasing alcohol consumption
- Avoiding heavy meals before bed
- Embracing relaxing activities an hour before sleep, such as a warm bath, meditation, or reading
- Skipping daytime naps
Focus on Eating Nutritious, Natural Foods
Most people have tried at least one fad diet, which promises to help them lose weight and feel better. Yet, you might experience low energy and nutritional deficiencies during the diet, and the pounds might pile back on once you stop the diet.
You must focus on eating nutritious, natural foods to lose weight, increase your energy levels, and support your mental health. A diet that consists of fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy, and lean meats could help you naturally lose weight. Plus, it will boost your immune system, increase your metabolism and energy levels, and provide more mental clarity. Try to consume five portions of fruit and vegetables each day, drink plenty of water, and avoid products filled with salt, sugar, and saturated fats.
