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Written By: Anuradha Varanasi | Updated : February 19, 2016 9:29 AM IST
Chasing after your career and personal goals can be nerve wracking and in the rush to accomplish more within a limited time can take a severe toll on your physical and emotional well-being. Today, slow down and take time to appreciate what you already have and how might be taking it for granted. Your emotional well-being is vital while trying to stick to your fitness goal, so every once in a while don t hesitate to take some time off from your life s constant demands to heal.
Morning Once you have wrapped up with your morning ritual, think of a random act of kindness you could do for someone. Start your day by going out of your way to make someone else smile. It could be anyone, a relative, your household maid or neighbors. Reach out to someone and do something thoughtful. These are the 4 research-based health benefits of kindness.
Healthy recipes
Breakfast Mornings can be extremely hectic and many people tend to skip breakfast because they re in a hurry to reach work on time. Instead, plan ahead and out aside just 12 minutes to prepare cabbage pancakes. Did you know that these are the 9 health benefits of including cabbages to your diet?
Lunch Ditch your multi-grain bread and instead go for a much healthier and even tastier option. For lunch, you can whip up this green paratha which requires five different kinds of atta. The best part about this multi-grain paratha is that it takes only 15-20 minutes to prepare and is rich in fiber and vitamins because it also contains carrots and radish.
Snacks Just because you re dieting, it doesn t mean you need to skip snacks or only eat bland sprouts salads. Instead, you could make these delicious stuffed grilled jalapenos for yourself. Jalapenos have just the right amount of heat and taste great with paneer. It could also help in boosting your metabolism.
Dinner Say no to temptation and avoid having heavy and greasy dishes for dinner. Instead, curb your cravings with this leafy salad which is packed with not only fiber but also flavour.
Exercises
At home Exercising is a great way to boost your stamina and also improve your performance in bed. If you have been facing difficulties in performing in bed, you could try these 7 simple exercises to improve your sex life.
Yoga The paschimottanasana yoga pose not only helps in relieving constipation but is also effective in fighting against insomnia.
Gym Are you looking for effective exercises to get toned arms? Unlike what people say, weight lifting won t result in bulky biceps. Instead, they help in getting rid of the flab and also make your arms stronger. You could try these exercises for your biceps, forearms and triceps.
Sleep well tip If you ve been having trouble sleeping because there s a lot on your mind, don t fret. You can try conditioning your mind to fall asleep on time by distracting yourself. You can do this by signing up for a free online course on a subject of your interest. Several international universities put up free lectures and online courses on their websites that you can easily gain access to. So even if you re awake one or two hours past your bedtime, you re doing something productive that will help you sleep better because learning something new takes your mind off your problems.
Well, if you are motivated to start your New Year with a bang, spread the word by tagging your friends and #NewYearNewYou and @HealthSite4U. You can even mail your pictures, and we ll post in on Facebook, Instagram and share it with our TheHealthSite.com Community.
Disclaimer: If you follow a fitness plan already, consult your nutritionist before switching to this one. If you are allergic to any of the foods/ingredients mentioned, please do not consume it. Do not follow this plan without consulting your doctor if you suffer from a health condition hypertension, hypotension, diabetes, etc. or are pregnant.
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