Feel Better Formula = Workout + Water + Nap

I usually feel like a pretty balanced person, and I rarely have a bad day - I'm lucky in that way, and grateful for it! I do also do everything I can think of to make sure every day is a great one, but sometimes, just like everyone else, I feel less than ideal and I get a little grumpy...

So I wanted to share with you my formula for recovering from the inevitable once-in-awhile crappy day :)

Even if it's the last thing I want to do, I go move my body. It doesn't have to be anything crazy, just to get my blood moving and some endorphins (feel-good chemicals) flowing. It's science! :) No pressure, no expectations, just move.

Before, during, and after my workout I make sure I'm taking in plenty of water. It's surprising how much even mild dehydration can affect you physically and mentally/emotionally... Even if I don't have the opportunity to work out, if I'm feeling crabby the first thing I'll do is chug a huge bottle of water - that's some old school advice I got from my Mom, and it has always helped me!

Lastly, if I'm in a sour mood, I've likely missed out on some much-needed sleep. Nowadays we all have a tendency to prioritize everything other than sleep, and to just plod along in a constant state of sleep deprivation. It's the WORST. Do yourself a favor and go back to making sleeping 8 hours a night your number one objective - for health, for weight management, for emotional balance, for mental clarity... The list goes on. If you missed the boat on getting enough sleep recently, go ahead and have a nap. Even a short one can work wonders to get you back to feeling like yourself again!

I hope this one-two(-three!) punch of suggestions helps you the next time you find yourself feeling less than your best!

Here's to hoping those times are few and far between, but if the feeling hits, try these tactics and let me know how they work for you!

The last little tip I'll leave you with is that you don't have to be feeling yucky to put these things into play... Although they're my go-to tools to get me out of a rut, I also try to incorporate these principles into my daily life as "preventative medicine" - usually, if I get a good workout in, stay hydrated, and get enough sleep, I tend to feel pretty good. Just sayin'!

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