Breaking Unhealthy Habits
Breaking the chain of an unhealthy habit can be the first step to help you achieve your health & wellness goals.
If you break one of the links, yes, just one; it breaks the chain of reactions that follow the unhealthy habit.
It looks very different for everyone.
Here is an example:
Unhealthy habits: Jessica skips breakfast daily Monday - Friday because she doesn’t have time.
Chain reaction: By skipping breakfast, it can lead to overeating later in the day because of inadequate intake of calories to properly fuel her body.
How can she turn this around?
Here are possible actions to break the chain and set herself up for success.
*These can work for both individuals heading into an office or remotely working from home. *
Heading to bed earlier and setting the alarm for earlier, so there is time for breakfast.
Set up for breakfast the night before. Try setting a bowl, spoon, and box of cereal on the counter.
Keep a stocked fridge/pantry with easy to grab options to be able to grab healthy and GO... whipping up some overnight oats (keeping in the fridge) for the next couple of mornings.
Keep some shelf-stable foods (oatmeal packets, granola bars, breakfast trail mix, fruit cups) in your desk drawer. Remember, don’t forget to stash silverware and maybe a bowl in there too!
Planning a few breakfast meals out can help you know what you are having the next couple of days.
Mon. Smoothie
Tue. Overnight oats
Wed. Cereal with fruit
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