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It’s the simple things that help to make the biggest difference. Why? They help to create habits. Habits lead to consistency. Consistency over a long time is where real change happens. Here are 5 things you can start with today: 1. Walking: your body is meant to move, and movement leads to longevity. It also helps with managing stress. Maybe it’s a 5 minute walk. Maybe you already walk and you’re going to add another 10 minutes. Make it intentional. Just start. 2. Sleep: ideally you’re getting 8 hours of quality sleep a night. Your body regenerates and recovers when you sleep. If you don’t create a space for this to happen, you’re undoubtedly effecting your health. Try to get to bed 20-30 minutes earlier until you’ve built to 8 hours per night. Already sleeping 8 hours? How’s the quality? Make sure your room is dark and cool. Start small, but start. 3. Hydrate: your body needs water. It helps your joints, your brain, your muscles, everything. You should be urinating clear by early afternoon. Start by drinking a glass of water right when you wake up. Add a glass at each meal. Then a glass in between meals. Start small, but start. 4. Breathe: you do this all day every day, the catch is to mostly breathe through your nose. Your nose was meant for breathing; it moisturizes, cools, and filters the air. It also lets your nervous system know you’re in a state of calm which helps with stress. If you naturally breathe through your nose, try doing it when you exercise. If you naturally breathe through your mouth, pick a few times a day to focus on breathing through your nose (like on a walk). 5. Eat: eating mostly whole foods is the best thing you can do for your body in terms of fuel. Foods like vegetables, fruits, starches grown from the ground like potatoes, fats, and animal protein. If you eat mostly processed foods now, start small and add one type of whole food to each meal. Already eating mostly whole foods? Add some more variety. S