Budget-Friendly Health and Wellness Tips for Any Schedule  

Picking up healthier habits can seem overwhelming, especially when your schedule is packed and you’re trying to limit your spending. The good news is that you don’t need much time or money to build a healthy lifestyle. By taking a few small steps here and there, your healthy actions will compound into a routine that helps you feel and look you’re very best! Here are some tips from Burger Physical Therapy to help you incorporate health and wellness habits into your busy schedule without breaking the bank.

Create a Healthy Home

First, make sure your home environment is set up to facilitate your healthy living goals. Use lighting, plants, and decor to create a relaxing space that makes you feel calm and content. Clean and declutter to remove stress-causing stimuli from your surroundings. Throw away junk food, stock your pantry with healthy snacks, and keep filtered water ready to drink in the fridge. You can even carve out a special corner in your home for reading or meditation!

Start Small with Approachable Improvements

Refreshing your home might inspire you to continue making healthy improvements to your life. Look for opportunities to make healthier choices as you go about your day. For example, you can fit more movement into your busy schedule by taking the stairs instead of the elevator and taking a walk on your lunch break. If you commute to work, get off the train or bus a stop early and walk the rest of the way. You can even try taking your one-on-one office meetings on the go, walking and talking through work problems in the fresh air.

Add Healthful Aromas

As part of improving your home environment, look into aromatherapy. Aromatherapy can be especially useful for promoting a calm, peaceful environment, lowering your stress levels, and helping you feel better.

Even your dog can get in on their own aromatherapy with the best-smelling dog shampoos. You’ll want to avoid shampoos with overly strong aromas and perfumes, however. To help find the options that best suit your dog’s needs, consult veterinarian reviews online.

Learn a Few Healthy Recipes

Eating healthy doesn’t have to consume your schedule or your budget. Get familiar with a few healthy recipes that you really love and keep the ingredients stocked in your fridge. You can even meal prep on the weekends to make healthy eating even easier. Not sure where to start? Check out recommended healthy recipe books for easy salads, refreshing smoothies, nutrient-packed buddha bowls, and more!

Eat More Mindfully

When it comes to health, it’s not just what you eat but how you eat as well. According to Healthline, mindful eating can help you better understand your body’s hunger cues and recognize sensations that signal fullness. In essence, mindful eating means eating slowly without distractions, maintaining an awareness of the food and how it affects your emotions, and eating only until you feel full. It takes your brain about 20 minutes from the time you start eating to recognize that your stomach is full. By slowing down and eating more intentionally, you can avoid overeating.

Stick to a Sleep Schedule

Sleep is paramount to our overall health. Unfortunately, sleep is also one of the first things we sacrifice when life gets busy. No matter how hectic your schedule is, try to stick to a regular sleep schedule so you can increase your shot at getting a full 8 hours every night. Going to bed and waking up at the same time will also make it easier to fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up in the morning. Work with your body’s internal clock rather than fighting against it!

If you’re having trouble winding down at night, make a point of shutting everything down at least an hour before bed. Don’t work or watch Netflix after this point. Stay off your phone. Use this time to read a book, do some light stretching, listen to a podcast, or take a hot bath. Casper explains that a relaxing bedtime routine can train your body to enter a calm state before bed.

Good health doesn’t have to be some elusive dream. Whether you want to lose weight, feel stronger, improve your mental well-being, or boost your gut health, you can achieve your goals by taking simple, approachable actions every day. For physical therapy to help you improve your health, wellness, and quality of life, contact Burger Physical Therapy today!