SWEETIESAL

Staying healthy when you’re busy can be a difficult task. After all, when you’re on the go all of the time, all you want to do is pick up some fast food, get an after-work drink, and your sleeping pattern… well, let’s not bother talking about that. It can seem like putting together healthy food - and leading a healthy lifestyle - is just impossible (and impossibly boring) when you’re busy. However, there are many ways that you can improve your wellbeing, even when it seems like there simply aren’t enough hours in the day. Here’s what you can do.

Make Meals in Bulk

OK, so reading about people’s ‘meal prep’ online is enough to turn anybody’s stomach, but there is something to be said for cooking up food in bulk. Not only does it mean that you’re saving yourself a lot of time, but it also means that you’ll always have access to delicious meals, whether you keep some in your freezer for busy nights, or you make a big salad so that you can take it to work for a few days in a row. Let’s be honest, who’s got time to make lunch every evening before work?

Don’t Turn to Drink(!)

When you’re busy, and you’ve been on the go all day, you can come back home and think, ‘wow, I just need a glass of wine.’ Sure, we’ve all been there. However, this could be one of the main issues, as drinking makes you pile on the pounds, it’s bad for your mental and physical health, and it can be one of those things that quickly turns into a bigger problem. If you think that this may be an issue, then call an alcohol rehab centre, or talk to your doctor about your dependence.

Prioritise Sleep

How many people out there have had so much to do, that they’re always feeling seriously sleep deprived? Not only is this bad news for your body - as it requires sleep to help it to recover - but it’s also no good for your mind, as you start to disassociate and your brain will be struggling to deal with it all. If you want to look after yourself, make sure that you get some early nights in, and lie-ins on the weekend. We know, it can seem hard, but you’ll be glad that you did this in the long-run.

Always Drink Water

When you’re always doing something, you feel like coffee is definitely your best friend. Some of us literally can’t function without that first morning cup. However, whilst there’s nothing wrong with a (mild) coffee dependence, drinking more water will help your body and mind in the long-run. Not only does it keep your skin clear and your body healthy, but it also helps to keep your mind focused, too. If you want to stay healthy easily, always try to drink more water.

So, if you want to stay healthy when you’re busy, then make sure to remember these simple things. It is possible, so say goodbye to that McDonald’s burger!