Bare Minimum Mondays
Move
Take one flight of stairs this week that you would normally work around. Stair climbing is associated with improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness and cardiovascular health, and any extra physical activity above your baseline helps.
Eat
Put your fork down between bites during one meal this week. See if you notice anything different when you give yourself a little more time. Slower eating has been associated with lower calorie intake and improved appetite regulation.
Sleep
Get outside for a few minutes during the first part of your day. The combination of morning movement and natural light is a pretty simple way to help keep your body clock on track and improve sleep quality.
Manage
Write down one thing that’s bothering you. Then write down one thing you can actually do about it. If there isn’t anything you can do, give yourself permission to put it down for now. Expressive writing and cognitive processing can reduce stress and improve psychological well-being by forcing you to clarify your thoughts rather than let them run out of control.
