5 things HEALTHY PEOPLE DO EVERY DAY

Focus on these simple mantras and reap the benefits

Making healthy changes to your lifestyle doesn't have to be a hard slog. In fact, the best tweaks are the ones that are easy to maintain. Here are a few new habits you can squeeze into your day.

STOP & SMELL THE ROSES

Stop what you're doing right now and list three things you're thankful for, then try to make this a daily habit. Research has shown that gratitude can make you happier, improve relationships and potentially even counteract depression.

Some studies go as far as to show that gratitude is associated with fewer aches and pains, plus better cardiovascular health. Not sure what to list? It can be as simple as appreciating the natural beauty around you or a hug from the kids. Oh, and literally stopping to smell the roses has another benefit - research shows that rose scents help with information retention and learning success!

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