Health, vitality, confidence, serenity, and productivity.
These are just some of the aspirations and objectives that people strive towards on a daily basis. Unfortunately, most of our lifestyles do not support these aims, and our habits are far from being conducive to health and serenity.
Luckily, there is simple solution to achieving the lifestyle that promotes and celebrates these aims. And it all begins with creating a rejuvenating routine that encourages and establishes the best version of you.
A daily routine? I hear you wonder. It may sound far too easy and even slightly monotonous to imagine that that is all it takes. But establishing a daily routine and maintaining it consistently is not as easy as it seems.
However, the benefits that are to be gained are more than sufficient to convince even the most sceptical. This is because a proper daily routine is proven to:
- Improve the quality of your sleep
- Lower stress levels and anxiety
- Promote productivity and focus
- Improve efficiency
- Bolster confidence
All of this enable you to feel happier, healthier, and more rejuvenated than ever before.
With the importance of a well-balanced routine firmly established, how do you go about creating one that works for you? Here are the best tips to ensure that your routine is both calming and invigorating:
1. Stay hydrated
Water. It really is a powerful elixir.
And though its numerous health benefits are well-documented, our schedules often prevent us from consuming sufficient water to sustain a healthy lifestyle. This needs to change.
Experts recommend drinking 2-3 litres of water per day. However, this also varies according to your gender, activity level, and even the environment.
Proper hydration is linked to:
- Improved memory and concentration
- Reduced joint pains
- Better heart health
- Fewer headaches
- Improved energy levels
- Better digestion
- Fewer kidney ailments
- Better temperature regulation
- Improved detoxification
So, making hydration a priority is a powerful factor in ensuring we feel our best selves.
2. Follow a skin care regimen
It sounds unlikely, but it’s true. Taking care of your body’s largest organ, the skin, is a big step towards achieving overall wellbeing.
And though beneficial, this does not simply mean one-off skin treatments. But rather, daily practices that help heal and nurture your skin.
The first step towards establishing a skin care routine is to correctly identify your skin type and create a treatment that nourishes your skin without damaging it.
Ideally, your skin care routine should include cleansing, gentle exfoliating, and moisturising. Incorporating natural, ayurvedic ingredients such as turmeric, honey, rose water, saffron, and sandalwood has proven to be a gentler form of treatment; particularly for those with sensitive skin.
A proper skin care routine can:
- Keep skin hydrated and healthy
- Prevent premature aging,
- Reduce the effects of and protect against sun-damage
- Help in the management of acne
- Sooth dryness and irritation
And perhaps most importantly, it leads to an immense boost in confidence and sense of wellbeing.
3. Exercise and meditate
Unsurprisingly, exercise and meditation have a profound impact on your physical and mental health. So, making these a part of your daily routine makes an enormous difference in your overall happiness and health.
The key is to start small, so that you do not get overwhelmed after the very first day; but be consistent.
Even 30 minutes of physical activity everyday can:
- Protect against chronic diseases
- Improve heart health
- Improve the quality of sleep
- Help in weight management
- Improve your mood
- Improve cognitive functions
Similarly, meditation helps reducing stress and anxiety, increases clarity and concentration, and improves memory and mental health.
In the demanding and fast-paced society that we live in today, exercise and meditation give us the ability to regulate our emotions and reduce our stress. A skill that needs to be cultivated, celebrated, and valued.
4. Wake up early and stick to a morning schedule
This may not appeal to everyone, particularly those of us who are considered night owls. But, in order to create a daily routine that benefits you and helps you realise your immense potential, waking up early is a given.
Utilising the early morning hours helps you get set up for the day. It also gives you so much extra time to have a good breakfast or schedule in a quick workout. Even the reduced rush in your morning commute and the extra hours of sunshine can make a drastic difference in how your day progresses.
Some of the more established advantages of starting your day earlier include:
- Boosts productivity and efficiency
- Lowers stress levels
- Improves energy levels
- Improves quality of sleep
- Improves focus and concentration
All of which have an incredible impact on your lifestyle.
5. Follow an Ayurvedic diet
The food you consume obviously plays an important role in your overall health and wellbeing. And with this understanding also comes the responsibility of eating right.
Following an Ayurvedic diet and making it a part of your everyday routine can make a significant difference in your health, mood, and energy levels. And because an Ayurvedic diet is holistic in nature, it affects both your mind and body.
But what exactly is an Ayurvedic diet?
It is a personalised diet that takes into account individual body types and metabolism levels. It is also more than just about the food. In addition to the ingredients used, the cooking techniques utilised, and the herbs and spices added, are also important considerations.
The Ayurvedic diet encourages eating whole foods, and minimises the consumption of processed foods. Altogether working towards a healthier you. Most importantly, it promotes mindfulness, and at the same time, balance within the body.
Conclusion
Of course, there are several habits and measures that, when incorporated into your daily routine, can lead to a healthier and happier version of you. But these simple tips can help you get started on your wellness journey while almost immediately making a significant impact on your overall wellbeing.
These measures are, on their own, not unknown things. We know we should eat well, drink enough water, exercise, and sleep better. But the compounded effect of these actions into a consistent daily routine is life-changing.
They help you create a lifestyle that results in a happier, healthier, and more confident you.
If you want to optimise and accelerate your wellness journey while creating the ideal daily routine, contact us at The Ayurvedic Clinic. We can help guide you towards the best practices that energise, invigorate, and rejuvenate you.