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5. Meditate

Why? A healthy lifestyle is about more than your physical wellbeing, it’s about looking after your mental health, too. And one of the best ways to improve your mental wellbeing is through meditation – the benefits of which include better focus and concentration, improved self-awareness and self-esteem, and lower anxiety and stress levels.
How? Meditating for a few minutes daily is known to help bring a sense of calm and balance into your life. In mindfulness meditation, you learn how to pay attention to your breath, noticing when your mind wanders and bringing your attention back to your breathing when it does. This practice of returning to the breath builds the muscles of attention and teaches us to be present in the moment. There are plenty of guided meditation resources available from meditation apps to YouTube videos to get you started.

6. Read more

Why? People often forget the most important muscle to work out: the brain. Aside from the obvious benefits of reading, such as vocabulary expansion and knowledge enhancement, reading is a great way to improve your focus, memory, empathy and communication skills, as well as decrease stress and improve your mental health. It can also help develop analytical thinking skills and be a great source of entertainment away from a screen.
How? Whether you’re reading for two hours each day or two hours over an entire week, the key is to fit some form of reading into your schedule. Try setting some time aside in the morning or evenings - before bed is a great option, to help you wind down before you sleep, as is during a daily commute.