DOLCE LIFESTYLE:
5 Habits to Help Improve Your Life
by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD
The Dolce Diet is not simply a platform for healthy eating and exercise. We strive for overall wellness, and that includes mental and emotional states. Changing little things throughout your day and creating healthy habits can make a huge impact on your happiness, which will have a trickle-down effect on all aspects of your life.
1. Manage Your Money
Set weekly budgets for yourself for different tasks. Allot one time in the month for a spending splurge. Keep your finances organized in binders or folders, and create Excel spreadsheets to keep track of the “money in” vs. the “money out.”
2. Be Grateful
Take a little time each day to be thankful for what you have and that you’re still here breathing to achieve your goals. Be sure to thank those around you who are helping you get there. Stay positive.
3. Stay Hydrated
Dehydration can cause lethargy and irritation. When we get to this state, we simply don’t want to do anything or interact with anyone. Realize how important your diet is not only for you, but for your interactions with everyone else and your productivity.
4. Prepare Ahead of Time
Whether that means meal prepping, practicing a speech/presentation, getting ahead on the laundry or bills, take some time to maintain your life and keep it in order. You’ll feel instant stress-relief when you’ve checked off the important items on your list.
5. Keep Things Neat and Tidy
Physical clutter is often related to mental clutter. If your head’s a mess, more than likely your office, car and bedroom are also. You can help cleanse your mind by physically cleansing your physical spaces. Keep fragrant candles and air fresheners handy to relax you, and as a reminder to keep it clean.
3 replies on “DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 5 Habits To Help Improve Your Life”
Awesome article as always! Keep them coming!
great article and I do every one of them! I can improve on keeping my locker room, bedroom, and car a little bit more neat on a daily basis, though.
Great As Always. Keep It Up Mike.