How Major Life Transitions Can Help You to Create Better Habits
by Jennifer Scott, SpiritFinder.org
Major life transitions like moving to a new city can be scary at first, but if you take the time to appreciate the circumstance and use it to become a better person then it will all work out in the end. Here at BeMeBetter, we want everyone to be happier in mind, body, and spirit, so we have some great tips for how to take that major life transition and use it to create positive habits.
Eliminating Toxic Relationships
If you go through every day worrying that the people that you call your friends are making you feel stressed, then it may be time to make a big change and move to a different part of the state, or better yet, the country. Moving can be scary for many, but in this new world where many people work remotely, it is more possible than ever to live somewhere else and still keep the new job, so it will really just be a change of scenery.
The problem is that you don’t want to go to a new place just to create more toxic relationships, so you will want to change the way that you make friends. When you want to meet new and positive people, consider creating or joining a book club where you can gather and talk about great novels. This is a great place to go because you know you’ll be gathering nice and intelligent people.
Moving to the Suburbs
If you currently live in the city and you find that the hustle and bustle are just too much to bear, then you might consider making a radical transition and moving out to the country, or at least the suburbs. While the city holds its charms, it can be tough to take time for yourself and enjoy nature, and both of these are essential for good mental health. By living outside of the city, you can also get into the habit of going out for walks or finding a park and taking a relaxing hike. For many, that is more enjoyable and better exercise than what you would get in a gym.
The act of moving in itself can be stressful, so make life easier by hiring a moving company to ease you through this transition. A good moving company will go through your existing property and create a strategy for organizing, boxing, and transporting your belongings from point A to B. When looking for movers, go on Angi.com and read customer reviews and once you find a good company, reach out and ask for a quote so you can get the best bang for your buck.
Change Your Diet
If you find that your meals typically consist of fast food or microwaveable dinners and you are feeling the health effects, then it may be time to make a major change by radically altering your diet or even becoming a vegetarian. While fast food is often full of trans fats that make us feel bloated and sluggish, many vegetarian foods, like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains don’t have those harmful ingredients and the switch will give you a better quality of life.
Those who take their vegetarian life seriously will see many amazing health benefits. According to studies, choosing this lifestyle could lead to weight loss, better heart health, lower cholesterol, and it could greatly lower your risk of very hazardous diseases and conditions, including diabetes and cancer. Granted, this type of diet will not be for everyone, but if you are looking to make a transition that can make a big difference, this could be it.
As you can see, going through a major life transition may not be as scary as you may think and the change could actually improve your life. If you would like to know how BeMeBetter can help you and your family thrive, then contact us at 505-293-2881.
