Would you believe us if we said you could improve your well-being with actions that take less than a minute?
You might be skeptical, and we wouldn't blame you. We're the first to admit that physical and mental well-being often require dedicated effort and routine.
Regular exercise, a healthy diet, and meditation are all activities that require time:
For some people, these obstacles can be the reason (or excuse) to put off starting the lifestyle they want.
That's why we wanted to share 3 daily micro-actions that take less than a minute and will have a positive impact on your health and well-being.
Time needed: 5-10 seconds
Drinking a couple of glasses of water (not cold) before meals helps prepare your stomach for food, aiding digestion and reducing hunger.
Time needed: 5 seconds (the time to grab the right item from the shelf)
When possible, choose whole-grain options (spelt, barley, pasta, etc.) instead of refined grains because
Time needed: You even save time if you don't add sugar!
If you drink coffee with a teaspoon of sugar and you have two cups a day, you'll consume more calories in a month than two average servings of pasta with tomato sauce! Think about it: which one satiates you more?
Reducing or eliminating sugar in drinks helps you taste their true flavor. Once we stopped drinking sugary coffee, we started to appreciate the difference between good and bad coffee. Alessandro has even stopped drinking coffee altogether, but that's another story.
This summer, try cold herbal teas! You'll drink more water and help your body stay hydrated while enjoying a delicious beverage.
The concept behind today's newsletter is the Pareto Principle: "80% of effects come from 20% of causes." We use this principle to identify and choose actions that require little effort (the 20%) but have a big impact (the 80%).
You can also use this principle (or strategy) whenever you're undecided about what to prioritize: prioritize what requires less effort but brings you more results.
You might be skeptical, and we wouldn't blame you. We're the first to admit that physical and mental well-being often require dedicated effort and routine.
Regular exercise, a healthy diet, and meditation are all activities that require time:
- working out takes at least 20 minutes for an effective session;
- eating a healthy diet requires planning, mindful shopping, and careful cooking.
For some people, these obstacles can be the reason (or excuse) to put off starting the lifestyle they want.
That's why we wanted to share 3 daily micro-actions that take less than a minute and will have a positive impact on your health and well-being.
3 Easy Tips
A glass of water makes a difference
Time needed: 5-10 seconds
Drinking a couple of glasses of water (not cold) before meals helps prepare your stomach for food, aiding digestion and reducing hunger.
Choose whole grains
Time needed: 5 seconds (the time to grab the right item from the shelf)
When possible, choose whole-grain options (spelt, barley, pasta, etc.) instead of refined grains because
- they increase fiber intake and help digestion by slowing it down;
- cause blood sugar to rise more slowly;
- are rich in other nutrients such as prebiotics, antioxidants, vitamins, etc.
Replace sugary drinks
Time needed: You even save time if you don't add sugar!
If you drink coffee with a teaspoon of sugar and you have two cups a day, you'll consume more calories in a month than two average servings of pasta with tomato sauce! Think about it: which one satiates you more?
Reducing or eliminating sugar in drinks helps you taste their true flavor. Once we stopped drinking sugary coffee, we started to appreciate the difference between good and bad coffee. Alessandro has even stopped drinking coffee altogether, but that's another story.
This summer, try cold herbal teas! You'll drink more water and help your body stay hydrated while enjoying a delicious beverage.
Minimum effort, maximum results
The concept behind today's newsletter is the Pareto Principle: "80% of effects come from 20% of causes." We use this principle to identify and choose actions that require little effort (the 20%) but have a big impact (the 80%).
You can also use this principle (or strategy) whenever you're undecided about what to prioritize: prioritize what requires less effort but brings you more results.