It’s not always easy to take care of our health and well-being. We know what we need to do to be healthy, but we often pick up bad habits when feeling stressed out. Luckily there are plenty of simple practices you can try to improve your well-being.

1 . Read a good book 

According to a study in Health Line, ‘30 minutes of reading lowered blood pressure, heart rate, and feelings of psychological distress.’ If you haven’t read a good book in a while, challenge yourself to find some new material? Perhaps you’re not sure where to start? In that case, you might want to check out the Similar Authors website. All you need to do is type in a writer you like. The site will then offer plenty of suggestions about other authors you might enjoy.

2. Write positive affirmations 

Positive affirmations are positive statements, they are helpful to challenge negative thought patterns and focus on productive goals. Essential Life Skills give the following examples of positive affirmations:

‘I turn obstacles into learning opportunities.

I believe in, trust and have confidence in myself.

I appreciate all the good things in my life.

I focus on the positives.’

To improve your well-being you can keep a journal and write down a few positive affirmations every day. These are a great way to encourage positive thinking and express gratitude.

3. Drink herbal tea 

When you’re feeling stressed herbal tea can help you to feel calm again. With simple stress-busting practices, you’ll soon improve your well-being. There are plenty of different types of tea that are useful to relax. Several studies have indicated that Valerian root is useful to reduce stress. When you’re looking to unwind, why not try a valerian tea? You might also like to try chamomile tea or passionflower tea, both are proven to ease anxiety and promote sleep. If you’d like to make your own tea at home, bubble tea is delicious and fun to make. There are plenty of bubble tea supplies online.

4. Improve your sleep

To boost your mental and physical health it’s important to get a good night’s sleep. Many people experience insomnia which can negatively impact their well-being. To help you improve your sleep you may want to try the following sleep apps:

• Slumber: This application offers a range of sleep meditations and soothing sleep stories. You can also choose natural soundtracks, which are particularly useful for drifting off.
• Pzizz: The Pzizz app offers a range of sleep soundtracks, combining music and voice-overs.

5. Small creative projects

Creative projects are a fantastic way to raise endorphin levels, calm the mind and achieve something. You don’t have to attempt anything too difficult, why not try a simple cross stitch activity or paint by numbers? Practicing creative activities is one of the best ways to boost your well-being.

Whether it’s mindful eating or practicing yoga there are so many activities you can use to boost your well being and health.