“Environment is the invisible hand that shapes human behavior.”
– Author James Clear
Wellness Tip:
Design Your Environment for Healthier Eating Habits
Your environment plays a big role in your decisions – including which foods you eat. Here are some ways to design your space for healthier eating habits:
- Make healthy foods more visible. Put them at eye level in your fridge and pantry.
- Remove distractions. Keep your phone off the table during meals.
- Hide unhealthy options. Store them out of sight, or better yet, don’t buy them at all.
- Use smaller plates and utensils to eat smaller portions.
Read more tips here and see how you can design your space for healthier choices.
Productivity Tip:
Design Your Workspace for Increased Productivity
Speaking of environmental design, let’s look at ways to make your workspace more productive:
- Declutter like a boss. An organized space equals an organized mind.
- Get natural light. Position your desk near a window and let that sunshine in, filling you with energy and Vitamin D.
- Prioritize ergonomics. Invest in a comfortable chair and desk at the right height.
- Personalize. Add color, inspiring quotes, or a plant buddy to your workspace.
- Reduce ambient noise – or wear noise-canceling headphones.
Here are some more in-depth tips on workspace design. Let us know how you go!
Routine Breakdown
Jennifer Mo, Ex-Athlete & Founder of Pura Collagen
A veteran of the sports nutrition industry who went on to found her own startup, Jennifer Mo makes the most of her mornings. She:
- Rises at 6 am and drinks coffee with collagen powder.
- Focuses on her kids – makes them breakfast and gets them ready for school.
- Heads to the gym or goes out for a run.
- Showers using the gua sha technique to relieve tension and increase circulation.
- Dresses and readies her mind. “I take 5 mins of mindfulness where I focus on breath work before I start my day.”
Why it works:
- Several studies support the benefits of collagen supplements for health.
- Family time is valuable. Research even shows that adults who spend time with kids are kinder and more generous!
- Nothing boosts your morning mood like some physical activity.
- The ancient art of gua sha has some pretty solid studies to back it up. It’s used for treating pain, increasing circulation, and more.
- A 5-minute breathing exercise really is enough to lower anxiety and calm the mind. Why not try it for yourself and let us know how it goes?