Better You: Clean Thoughts, Organic Food and Natural Living

No matter how glad we are to admit it, we all aim to live a better and healthier life. Wherever you look, you’ll see tips and advice on how to be your better self, but most of this advice is based on completely wrong information. In the end, this can make you feel like nothing you do is good enough, or that living healthy is more complicated than it actually is. It all comes down to the three most important components: positive thinking, healthy ingredients, and living the most natural life you can. When combined, these components can make you the healthiest and happiest person you’ve always wanted to be.

1. Be open with yourself

Clean thoughts start with you being open and honest with yourself. For too long, you’ve spent time hating or criticizing yourself for things that you simply weren’t strong enough to change or for something that wasn’t even your fault. This kind of harmful behavior ends today. It ends with the realization that you’re only human, and that we all make mistakes. What’s important is how we deal with these mistakes.

Admit to yourself everything that’s been bothering you, but don’t just assign blame. Understand why you are like you are and start working towards a solution. The things you can’t change should be accepted, as there is really no wrong way to be human.

Look yourself in the mirror and find all the things you like about yourself. Make yourself see that you are strong, confident and that you’re able to do everything you set your mind to. It’s going to be hard in the beginning, but with baby steps, you will have de-cluttered your mind of all negative thoughts. Another method that may help is meditation, as it has the power to surface your most buried thoughts and emotions. You can start working on them only when you’re aware of the problems.

2. Consider growing your own food

Proper nutrition is essential, but alas, you can’t really trust markets anymore. Most fruits and veggies are infused with chemicals to make them last longer and look more appealing. This just makes them less edible and more harmful for your body, though. The organic food they claim to have can end up being too expensive, but also prove not to be organic at all in some cases.

There is one simple solution to this problem: start your own garden. This way you’ll know exactly what you’re eating, it will be 100% organic, and you’ll be more eco-friendly. You can start small and then expand your garden as you get ahold of it. If you don’t have a yard, you can try growing it on the roof of your building, or even on your balcony. You’ll get to decide what veggies go in your garden and grow only the amount you’ll actually eat. This means you won’t be wasting any food or supporting the hungry and greedy food industry.

Your family will also be much healthier if they’re eating homegrown goods. Growing children will benefit from this the most. In the end, by starting your own veggie garden, you’ll be taking care of everything from health to nature. This is bound to make you more mentally stable and happier, too.

3. Exercise as part of your day

A proper diet means almost nothing without the right exercise regime to accompany it. By incorporating exercise to your daily routine, you’re also teaching your body to process stress better. What’s more, your upping the production of serotonin and dopamine, contributing to a better mood. All of this helps you stay positive and look at the bright side of life.

When there are no frustrations to hinder your mood, it’s much easier to stay relaxed and have a positive outlook on life. Suddenly, no problem will seem too big and no obstacle too great. You should have intense workout sessions three to four times a week, and do light exercise the rest of the time. This way you’ll keep your body moving, also keeping it fit and healthy.

Of course, you don’t want to overwork yourself. This is why it might be a good idea to introduce post workout proteins to your diet. The supplement can be easily added to your post-workout smoothie, thus feeding your muscles some extra strength. This may help your body heal faster and ease muscle straining.

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4. Change up your skincare routine

Caring for your skin is essential for a healthy body and mind. By taking care of it, you’re also practicing being kind to yourself and appreciating your body. You’ll also slow down excessive breakouts and will have much softer and more radiant skin. Now, with the media having the main word, you may be tempted to buy expensive products you see all over ads and stores. In truth, those products are full of chemicals, regardless of how natural they claim to be.

They may give temporary results, but soon, you’ll need more and more product to get the same results. They end up ruining your skin in the long run. This is why you should turn to all natural face and hair masks, as well as body scrubs. Make them yourself.

All you’ll need are a few ingredients you can find at home, such as honey and eggs. You can choose to create more elaborate masks and scrubs, or simpler ones, depending on what you aim to achieve with them. From detox to exfoliation to moisturizing, trust nature to take care of your skin and keep it vital and young.

Conclusion

Who said that you have to bend over backward just to be the better you? Good communication with yourself is essential, but so is kindness and turning yourself to nature. The modern world is full of toxins, be it in your food or environment, and with these tips, you’ll be sure to detox properly. Nurturing positive feelings and thoughts about yourself and the environment you live in will surely prove effective in making your life that much better.

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