At Loan Me we believe in living a healthy lifestyle. Afterall, a healthy life is a happy life. One of the key factors to this is looking after body, mental health and your personal finances. A healthy diet is crucial for good health and nutrition. Your mood, energy, and how you think and sound will all make a big difference based on what you eat. By eating well and getting enough sleep you’ll be able to perform better at work and ultimately, earn more, reach your financial goals and live a better life.
In this article, we take a look at how to save money, eat healthy and ultimately, improve your financial position by living a happy lifestyle.
In this article:
- How to live a healthy lifestyle and improve your finances
- How a healthy lifestyle will improve your finances
- Managing your time
- Make time to exercise
- Plan your meals
- Plan what time of day you eat your main meals and snacks
- Consider buying in bulk
- Limit the junk food in your diet
- Look after your health so you can stay focused
Lifestyle Guide: How can a healthy lifestyle be good for your finances?
How will a healthy lifestyle improve your finances?
So how will a healthy lifestyle improve your finances? This might seem obvious but millions of us don’t really look after ourselves, even though we all know that if we are healthy, we will live longer and a better life. So why don’t we make more of an effort to live a healthy life? From looking after kids to working long hours, personal stress, family and relationships, we can all get caught up and lose focus on important things. But the facts and science are clear, if we eat healthy, get regular daily exercise, reduce stress and sleep well, we will ultimately be happier and as a result, perform better in our jobs.
Managing your time
One of the no.1 issues we face is time management. If you can learn to manage your time, you’ll become less stressed, more productive and find that so many of your previous issues disappear. It’s been tried and tested by businessmen and entrepreneurs across the world that taking time out of your day to exercise, eating balanced meals and get fresh air all contribute to improved productivity and a healthy bank balance.
Make time to exercise and stop the excuses
Seriously, making time to exercise is essential to productivity and having a clear head which will allow you to be the best you can be at work and home. If you’re finding it hard to make time to exercise try these tips to get you started.
- Start taking calls while standing up and walk. If you can, take calls in a park or somewhere outdoors
- Get some weights and have them available. If you’re working from home, consider keeping some weights in the kitchen so you can do a few exercises while you’re waiting for your lunch or making a coffee.
- Check out YouTube and search for 7 minute workouts. Seriously, in just 7 minutes a day, you could transform your mindset and start the pathway to a more successful life.
Plan your meals and be careful what you consume
Finding food that is both wholesome and inexpensive can be a challenge at a time when so many of us are facing an uncertain economic situation or living on a tight budget. But with these tips, you can save money while also enjoying healthy, delicious meals. Meal planning determines what you will eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks during the week in advance. You can eat healthier and save both time and money by learning how to plan your meals. Certain foods may fill you up but they can also alter your mood. We Sri Lankan’s love our rice but too much will leave you feeling bloated. Eating more raw vegetables or lightly steamed vegetables will give you more nutrients that our body needs.
Plan what time of day you eat your main meals and snacks
You should also consider the time of day and when you eat. By eating after we exercise you’ll find that the body burns more calories which will mean you feel less lethargic after your meal which will improve your performance at work.
Start your week by making a meal plan and buying fresh vegetables from the grocer and good quality meat from the butcher. If you’re busy during the week with work and your family, you can also try pre-making some meals so you have them ready to access when you need them.
Consider buying in bulk
Being savvy with your finances sometimes means you need to invest smart and that can mean buying in bulk or advance to save money. A perfect way to save time and money is to buy supermarket items in bulk (both food and non-food items). When you buy in bulk, the cost per unit of an item is typically lower. So there’s going to be a smaller unit price for a five-kilo bag of rice than a 1kg bag of rice. Grains, such as dhal, brown rice, barley and oats, are all available in bulk. And having a well-stocked pantry means you can always have a meal from your pantry, even if you can’t make it to the stores.
Limit the junk food in your diet
This one is pretty obvious but when we’re working hard to pay loans and bills, too many Uber Eats can become a bad thing. Food takes up a huge chunk of the monthly budget of most people, so breaking the habits of fast food and restaurants are some of the best ways to slash your total spending. While the definition of junk food for everyone may vary, most people will agree that it isn’t the healthiest thing for you. It’s more effective to focus on the positive side of healthy eating than to focus on the need to avoid fast food. The more nutritious foods you throw in, the quicker the unhealthy ones would be crowded out. Remember, bad food equals bad habits. What you really want from life is financial freedom and good health.
This article was proudly written by Loan Me’s Finance Team
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