Creating a healthier daily routine
In an article from The Washington Post, Trisha Pasricha, M.D., a physician, journalist and instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical School, provided individuals with a template to observe healthier daily habits.
Dr. Pasricha noted that synchronizing individuals’ daily routines with their internal clocks can help improve morning productivity, create more consistent nighttime activities, enhance sleep and better prepare them for the next day.
In the morning, Dr. Pasricha suggested that individuals get sunlight or lightbox exposure, partake in physical activities, consume foods containing protein and fiber such as eggs and yogurt, and drink coffee prior to noon. In the late morning, individuals were advised to focus on reaching many of the day’s productivity goals.
In the afternoon, she noted that lunch should be followed with physical activity and simple tasks requiring less brainpower to minimize fatigue. Meals should be eaten within a 10-hour window each day but at least two hours prior to sleep.
At night, individuals were encouraged to reduce their screen time, dim indoor lights to promote melatonin production, avoid alcohol and vigorous exercise, and complete daily reflections such as mindfulness exercises or journaling just before bed.
Dr. Pasricha concluded that following a daily routine that incorporates as many of the above-mentioned aspects as possible can help maximize overall health, intellectual performance and movement as well as reduce the risk of health issues like depression.
Read more: The Washington Post
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