Are you feeling slightly lackluster after the winter months? The dreary weather can certainly take its toll on the best of us. Thankfully springtime is just around the corner, and while you wait for warmer weather to arrive, there are things you can do to help your general wellbeing – so that you are 100% ready to spring into Spring.
Take a load off your mind.
In our busy and fast paced lives, stress may be inevitable. That said, how we choose to manage our stress can have a significant impact on our mental health.
- Annnd relax. Meditation is one of the best ways to alleviate stress and even better, you can practice from the comfort of your own home or desk. The ‘Calm’ mobile app offers guided meditations that are ideal for beginners.
- Get some sand in between your toes. Walks on the beach can work magic on a stressed out mind. Don’t just take our word for it. The colour blue is associated with feelings of calmness and staring at the ocean can alter brain waves, invoking a mild meditative state.
- Create safe spaces. A workplace that is supportive and accepting of mental health struggles is a place where you and others can feel safe. Observe seasonal events like ‘R U OKAY’ Day (the 12th of September) to open up dialogue about mental health.
Let’s get physical.
Health is wealth. When you are in good physical condition, you are ready and able to face life head on.
- Build up your sleep bank. A lack of sleep can lead to a variety of health concerns from memory loss to an increased risk of diabetes and heart disease. Monitor and manage the quality of your sleep with the ‘Sleep Cycle’ app that tracks your sleep patterns and wakes you at the lightest possible sleep stage.
- Fitness first. We’ve all been told time and time again that exercise is good for our health. At times when getting through that gym door is a challenge in itself, increasing the number of steps you take throughout the day is an easy win. Try the ‘Pacer’ app which tracks your steps while allowing you to form workout groups with your friends, family and coworkers.
Now is the time to get financially fit.
With the EOFY behind us, it’s time to get your finances into great shape so that you can feel confident and excited about the future.
- You snooze you lose. You work hard for your money so make sure you are conscious of where it is going. Because as you know, it all adds up. Cancel subscriptions that you don’t often use, and remember to claim where you can. Read up on deductible expenses so that your tax returns comes back looking a lot healthier.
- Monitor your spending. Budgeting is crucial if you want to meet your financial goals. There are a variety of tips, tricks and tools available to help you track your spending.
- Manage your monies. There are all sorts of ways that you can get more from your money when it comes to big ticket items like your personal car. Not only is an sgfleet Novated Lease an affordable way to finance a car, it also covers your car’s running costs giving you one less thing to worry about.
We use a portion of your pre-tax salary to cover your car’s finance, insurance, registration, fuel, tyres and servicing, and any funds leftover after your lease are simply returned to you through your employer after the deduction of any relevant PAYG tax.
You can also receive significant income tax and GST savings under an sgfleet novated lease, as well as further savings through fleet discounts on fuel and servicing. Find out more about sgfleet Novated Leasing here.
Take a look at your surrounds.
- Switch things up. If you are feeling down and lethargic, a change of scenery might be just what you need. Take note of the environmental factors that make you feel happy and motivated. Do you respond better to bright or dim light? What colours do you find invigorating? What about clutter? Mess can mean more stress. Giving your space a quick clean can help you set the tone for a productive day ahead.
- Go green. Practising mindfulness in the way you contribute to the environment can help you form positive habits and feel better about your lifestyle. There are simple and easy changes you can make in your daily life to be more eco-friendly such as using organic cleaning products, staying away from plastic straws and switching to reusable cotton makeup wipes.
There are a lot of ways to get your wellbeing in top condition for the warmer months ahead. Try one, or all of the above, and you’re already going to feel a whole lot better!