1. A good sweat- No matter how you do it or when you do it, a nice, vigorous sweat will help rejuvenate you, make you feel light on your feet, and clear some unneeded clutter out of your mind. I notice I do my best thinking when I'm out on the trails and my body is in motion. Unlike any other time of the day, I can prioritize the significant from the petty, and gain an appreciation for the things I have in my life. Running trails, basketball courts, treadmills, what have you, go to your little get-away to sweat out some toxins and stress.
2. A cold shower- I realize this sounds a little crazy, but if done right, it will feel heavenly. Complete Necessity Number 1, and then sometime in the next hour, get in a lukewarm shower, and gradually work the temperature down. When you get out, you will feel refreshed and energized.
3. A plate full of color- Live by this: the more colorful and vibrant your plate looks, the better. Now, I was born, but I wasn't born yesterday. I realize that you can finagle your way around this rule of thumb with artificial snacks and desserts filled with fructose corn syrup and trans fats. Let me clarify, the more colorful, vibrant, and NATURAL your plate looks, the better. Greens are as good as gold: broccoli, spinach, peas, cucumbers, the list goes on. Reds and blues: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, tomatoes, fresh peppers. If 70% of your plate or more looks and tastes natural, you're going to reap the benefits in the short and long term.
I try my best to incorporate these three habits in my life, and when I do, I love the way I feel.
If you give it a shot, I bet you will love it as well.
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