Chic and Useful: 5 Things That Can Improve Your Daily Life

It is in our nature to want more, both from ourselves and from our life. Often, personal development and life improvement are perceived as an effort and therefore delayed.

That is why a change of perspective is very useful: instead of proposing big changes, which you should not put into practice, focus on small ones. Lack of time and energy will not be as good excuses when the effort is not great.

What's more, why not start with some good ideas? The more excited you are about a change, the more likely you are to develop a positive habit.

Are you ready to read the list of habits? There you go:

1. Cycling to work

It is no coincidence that such practical vehicles have become increasingly popular, both for leisure and for transport to work.

Whether you opt for a classic bike, an electric bike, or an alternative vehicle, it is good to take advantage of any moment to exercise in moderate intensity and sit outdoors, even if you can only enjoy a breeze or a few trees.

2. Reading regularly

You probably have some books on your list that you find interesting, but you haven't read them yet. You may not have had enough time (or fun) to start them, but if you watch series frequently, play on the phone, or spend time on social media, you can certainly release your program to enjoy a book.

In this situation, the organization is key. For some people, it is better to integrate reading into the daily rhythm, in 20–30 minute sessions. Others prefer to dedicate a day of the weekend to this activity: for example, a few hours on Saturday or Sunday morning.

3. Meetings with friends

One of the problems of modern life is loneliness, which is not only growing, but also has unexpectedly negative consequences. A study conducted in the USA, quoted by HRSA, warns that loneliness can have negative consequences on health, even more, serious than obesity and moderate smoking.

As the years go by, it becomes more difficult to maintain old friendships, but also to make new friends. In this context, a proactive attitude is important: do not wait to be sought, but try to make closer connections with those around you.

You can do this in many ways: from a simple invitation to an old friend's coffee, to meeting new people with whom you share hobbies or hobbies.

4. Writing in the diary

When you write in a journal, you have the opportunity to analyze your thoughts, actions, and habits more closely, and in addition, your stress level may decrease. Want to keep a more fun diary?

If you feel creative, you can try a project like "one photo a day" or "one drawing a day" to suggest how you feel or the main activities.

5. Sleep routine

No one likes dark circles, but lack of sleep affects us in many other ways, such as irritability and diminished concentration, attention, and memory. Don't consider yourself rescued by a concealer after a short night, and if you feel like you can get your sleep back on the weekend, it's good to know that this is more of a myth.

Those few extra hours of sleep can help you reduce the discomfort associated with fatigue, but not all of the above disadvantages. In addition, you risk affecting your circadian rhythm, that 24-hour cycle of biochemical processes in the body.

Therefore, it is better to give up the tricks that allow you to cope with the lack of rest and to implement a healthy sleep routine, essential to feel and look good.

If you have difficulty changing the time you fall asleep, there are many ways you can help your body and mind: from arranging the bedroom (you can implement DIY solutions), to changing the time when you have dinner.