TOP 5 HEALTHY LIFE HACKS TO HAVE AN AWESOME MORNING
WRITE IN YOUR JOURNAL. Who says you have to journal at the end of the day when you’re tired and ready to sleep? You can journal in the morning about what happened yesterday and the things you’re looking forward to that day. Journaling can remind you of your daily goals and motivate you to stick to your commitments. PACK YOUR LUNCH (OR SNACKS!). Staying on track with your goals starts with having the energy to do them. Plan a healthy balance of fats, vegetables, carbohydrates, and proteins. This can be as simple as assembling dips, carrots, wraps, and salads each morning.
way, it’s always nice to have a little extra time for yourself without losing too much sleep.
START WITH GREEN TEA, THEN COFFEE.
Getting your day started with coffee isn’t always enough. Sometimes, you need to give yourself an extra boost, especially when you have little energy or trouble focusing. For an awesome start to your day, here are five tips to get you going right off the bat. WAKE UP 5 MINUTES EARLY. What’s the power of five minutes? It can be more than you think. Spend this time doing simple breathing exercises or a quick meditation so you can get focused for the rest of the day. If that’s not your style, you can prepare a quick to-do list for your day ahead. Either
A cup of coffee at 7 a.m. can leave you burned out by 10 a.m. Try swapping it with green tea for a more gentle wake-up call. After that, you can brew your favorite coffee to keep you going strong. This practice also might help you consume less caffeine overall! TAKE A QUICK MORNING WALK — AND HAVE YOUR MEETINGS ON THE GO. Morning meetings can make us want to fall asleep again. Don’t spend all of them sitting down if you don’t have to! Not only will morning walks help you wake up, but they can also add some extra physical activity to your day.
It’s time to try these tactics to jump- start your day! FIGHTING BACK HOW YOU CAN LOWER YOUR ALZHEIMER’S RISK
The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. That’s a terrifying statistic, but it should be all the more reason to openly discuss dementia and its treatments, research, and prevention. November is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, a designation that asks communities and families affected by dementia to raise awareness about this deadly disease. At Patriot Wealth, we believe in doing our part, so we’re fighting to eradicate the disease or discover a treatment for dementia. As such, we’re highlighting three steps you can take today to lower your risk. Share this with a loved one, or work on incorporating one of these tips into your life in honor of the 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s. EAT HEALTHIER AND STAY ACTIVE Regular exercise and eating healthy can have a positive impact on your brain health. To start, exercise releases endorphins, which makes your brain feel good and stay healthy. Dieticians also point to heart-healthy diets as
pulling double duty as brain-healthy foods, too. If your heart is healthy, then it’s pumping oxygen-rich blood to the brain, keeping it young and well. SOCIALIZE AND DO MORE Scientists believe social hobbies, like puzzling or hiking, can stimulate the brain. The belief is that these activities — and trying new things — can create additional neural pathways in the brain. This is like exercise for your brain! Think of it like building new muscle or weightlifting for your gray matter. WEAR A HELMET AND PROTECT YOURSELF Your skull is really the only protective layer nature has given you to protect your brain. It’s up to you to take extra precautions! Wear your helmet when bike riding or participating in activities like rafting or rock climbing. A seat belt can protect you from head injuries during a vehicle accident, too. Take head injuries very seriously, as they can have devastating impacts on the remainder of your life and well-being.
Learn more about Alzheimer’s symptoms, prevention, and treatment at the Alzheimer’s Association’s website, Alz.org.
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