3 Habits to Stay Healthy in a Hectic World

These are my non-negotiable habits. The things that make a big difference when it comes to how I feel.

There seems to be more social and financial pressure than in recent years. We feel more pressure to earn, to live up to social norms, and so forth.

With that type of pressure, it’s hard to stay healthy. When life is hectic, we often sacrifice our health. But that’s a mistake.

The moment you ignore your health, your overall well-being deteriorates FAST.

Last year, I had serious stomach problems which made me work out less. I also had less energy and focus and it was a dreadful feeling. I knew I had to get out of the slump, even if I didn’t feel a hundred percent.

After dealing with the issues for a while, I decided to change my mindset. Instead of taking the pain as it came, I decided to work out through my pain.

One person who inspired me to change my mindset is David Goggins, who wrote Can’t Hurt Me (I’ve listened to the audio version several times). In his book, he talks about how he started out as a depressed, overweight young man. And how he transformed himself into a Navy SEAL and ultramarathon runner.

What I like most about his book is that he’s a “former quitter.” He didn’t have special talents. And yet, he made something out of his life. I especially like this quote from the book.

“Pain unlocks a secret doorway in the mind, one that leads to both peak performance, and beautiful silence.”

Sometimes we just need a little push to stay on the path. To stay motivated. And to keep doing the right thing.

In this article, I’ll share my top 3 healthy habits with you. These habits have helped me to stay healthy, productive, and positive.

1. Simplifying your diet

Without a clear diet, we tend to eat junk food. We eat whatever we can get our hands on. When your life is hectic, it’s really easy to get take out every night.

But when you eat unhealthy food, you also feel bad.