We’re almost halfway through the year now, which means that if you made any resolutions in January you should be well into them. The thing is, you don’t need the first of the month, or the first of the year to make your life healthier and happier. You don’t need a Monday, you don’t even need to wait until you weigh yourself or measure yourself. You can make the decision right here, and right now to be healthier – and that can only lead to you being happier.
If you’ve been wondering how you can make yourself feel better day to day, the best thing that you can do is make an appointment with a healthcare professional. Get your eyes checked. Have a dentist look at your teeth. Speak to your doctor about your stress, and book in to see a therapist. You could even start to lead a vegan lifestyle, so that ethically and physically, you can make a decision that’s better for yourself. There are so many ways that you can live a healthy life, and we’ve got six of them for you below.

1. Get outside. One of the best ways to feel healthier in life is to be with nature. You don’t have to be an outdoors person to enjoy standing outside and breathing in the fresh air. And everybody – no matter who they are – can appreciate the color green that comes from healthy grass. Being outside gives you a chance to breathe in the fresh air, you also get a chance to move your body in a way that doesn’t feel stuffy and stiff. The gym is great, but pavements are better – and they’re free
2. Find good people. You have to be able to feel inspired day to day so that you can continue to have fire in you to hit your goals. It’s important that even if it’s you that you look up to, you feel inspired to go forward and to fulfil yourself. Hanging onto toxic relationships and friendships is not a good idea. Let those toxic things go and find good people to surround you.
3. Feed yourself well. Feeding yourself well doesn’t mean switching to eating nothing but nuts and grains. You can eat a balanced and healthy diet and not deprive yourself of the foods that you love. Education around a healthy relationship with food is going to make you feel much healthier, much happier, and you can still indulge in things that you find delicious.
4. Move your body. Dance when there’s no music. Go for a walk every night. Participate in yoga and meet some new friends. Exercise doesn’t have to be a chore and the key to it is finding exercise that you love. If you like to be in the water, join a swimming class or learn to dive
5. Don’t forget self-care. If self-care for you is simply going to get a facial or a massage once a month, keep that going. That should always be a nonnegotiable in your budget and it should be something that you always put forward as a priority.
6. Learn to breathe. Those moments where life can feel too much, the anxiety can really get you. Learn to breathe and take deep refreshing and cleansing breaths. It really can make a difference.