{"id":14394,"date":"2017-03-26T22:46:46","date_gmt":"2017-03-26T22:46:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/?p=14394"},"modified":"2018-04-20T14:41:47","modified_gmt":"2018-04-20T14:41:47","slug":"spring-cleaning-your-personal-habits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/your-best-massage\/spring-cleaning-your-personal-habits\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Cleaning Your Personal Habits"},"content":{"rendered":"

When we think of spring cleaning, we usually think of getting rid of tatty winter clothing and chipped dishes. But at Zeel, we like to think of spring as an opportunity to shed old habits that aren\u2019t helping us and introduce new ones in their place.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that starting and keeping a new habit takes more patience than tossing expired canned goods. One well-known 2009 study found that creating a new habit takes the average person anywhere from 18 days to a whopping 254 days (66 days being about average).<\/p>\n

But don\u2019t be discouraged. You don\u2019t need to commit 100% to your new habits \u2013 making even small, steady changes can add up. Before you know it, you\u2019ll be flossing or rock climbing like a champ.<\/p>\n

If you drink too much soda\u2026<\/h3>\n

Apologies to the Diet Coke fans out there, but soda is not good for you. <\/a>The full-calorie versions contain lots of high fructose corn syrup (one of the unhealthiest things you can put in your body, aside from things like cyanide and nail filings), the carbonation may weaken bones, and the diet versions are chock full of chemicals that might or might not cause cancer.<\/p>\n

Consider drinking water<\/em><\/p>\n

Water is the best alternative to soda. It\u2019s a nutrient (after all, our bodies are two-thirds water). Water helps the body get rid of toxins, keeps your skin smooth, and boosts muscle performance.<\/p>\n

Start here<\/em><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not ready to switch straight from Pepsi to H2O, consider drinking seltzer or flavoring your water with lemon juice or a little coconut water. Some fruits, like watermelon, are also great sources of water.<\/p>\n

If you stay up too late\u2026<\/h3>\n

Insomnia is the bane of the modern age. You\u2019re probably doing dozens of things that keep you up at night, from keeping your cell phone next to your bed, to eating and drinking right before bedtime, to using rock-hard pillows.<\/p>\n

Go to bed much earlier<\/em><\/p>\n

Productive types swear by the new 9 to 5 \u2013 going to bed at 9 pm and getting up by 5 am. Getting a good night\u2019s sleep<\/a> means a stronger immune system, less irritability, and enhanced productivity.<\/p>\n

Start here<\/em><\/p>\n

If 9 pm is a bridge too far, start by going to bed 15 minutes earlier than you normally do. Help yourself get to sleep by drinking soothing chamomile tea, taking a hot bath, or playing relaxing music.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a workaholic\u2026<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re always \u201ctoo busy\u201d to do anything that\u2019s not work-related, you\u2019re doing yourself no favors. Working too many hours and ignoring self-care and time with friends and family can actually make you less productive over time. Plus, isolation from social networks is unhealthy too.<\/p>\n

Take a vacation<\/em><\/p>\n

Americans don\u2019t take nearly enough time off. Schedule a vacation<\/a> for yourself and take it. It might be tough not to check in at work on your cellphone, but do your best!<\/p>\n

Start here<\/em><\/p>\n

If the mere prospect of spending a full week out of touch with the office makes you nervous, start small by building time for yourself into your schedule. Spend at least one weekday evening with friends. Get a massage. \u00a0(It’s easy to get into the massage habit with a massage membership <\/a>like Zeel’s.) Take a class for enjoyment, not work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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