Why Your Health Matters More Than Ever in 2020

Do you feel sick and tired these days? Are you carrying around a little more weight than you'd like? Do you wish you had the energy to play with your kids or seize the day?

According to U.S. News, the life expectancy for Americans has been DECLINING in recent years. This is largely due to the rates of suicides and drug overdoses. Furthermore, we spend more on health care than ever before. More than anyone in the world, in fact. While some cost is business-related, much also has to do with the amount of medication and medical treatment needed amongst our citizens. We heavily rely on healthcare and drugs.

There are some alarming trends in our country's health, but you can take ownership today! Here are three EASY ways to improve your life and live on your own terms for 2020.

1. Put Mental Health First

Suicide and depression are a bigger problem than ever before. So, evaluate your own life. Are you happy? If not, changes need to be made. Immediately!

Are you taking care of yourself? Schedule in self-care every week. Do you get outside enough? Lack of vitamin D is a common problem. Are you doing too much? Get help if you need it. Find ways to bring that light back in your day. While medication can be effective, there are also many natural remedies to help our moods and mental health.

2. Eat Better

Are you eating your vegetables? Or giving your body the respect it deserves?

Instead of trying to drastically change your diet, aim for just one meal. Try a smoothie every morning for breakfast, or change out that unhealthy lunch with something better. Make ONE change this month. Give yourself the time you need to adjust. Next month, build on that momentum and you'll find massive change by the end of the year.

3. Get Moving

Overall, we live extremely sedentary lifestyles. We were not made to be this way, so change that! Get those 10,000 steps in or go walking with your family every day. Movement can be incorporated into your daily routine! Have a dance party or a walking work meeting. We're looking for quick and easy lifestyle changes that get you off the couch.

Take One Step

Often, we get overexcited and try to focus on too many things at once. This leads to burn out and failure. For now, simply think of your health and this question...

What is the one thing you can do for your health today? What's the one thing that will make the most impact on how you live and feel?

Make sure, that regardless of any other goals, you get that one thing done. Each and every day.

Conclusion

For so much more, check out 23 Easy Ways to be Healthier in 2020 (+3 day challenge). We're taking ownership of our health friends! We'll feel amazing, have the energy we crave, and use food to fuel and heal this year.

Live this year to the max, and that starts with taking care of yourself. After all, we only get one body and one life. How do you want yours to look and feel?

"Life's journey is not to arrive safely in a well-preserved body. But rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...what a ride!" - Hunter S. Thompson

Jenn writes at her blog healthyhappyimpactful.com. She’s a mom of three looking to learn and grow. Check it out if you love helpful tips on health, family, and personal growth.