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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Have you heard other people talking about Optimal Living and are wondering what it is and whether it could help you to achieve more of your goals in life? In this guide, we take a closer look at what optimal living is all about and how you can make changes to your life to exploit its full potential.
Optimal living, at its heart, is all about finding the perfect balance in your life to help you achieve the goals that youve set yourself. Its about becoming more productive, more successful and forging stronger and more positive relationships in every area of your life. Working towards continuous improvement is at the core of optimal living.
Of course, living optimally isnt something that always comes to us naturally. We must implement changes to improve our mental and physical well-being and we can do this by utilizing certain lifestyle hacks.
Whats a lifestyle hack? Its a simple change that you can put in place that will revolutionize the way you do things. The point of
a lifestyle hack is that its a shortcut or trick to increase your efficiency and productivity in all areas of your life.
Why are lifestyle hacks so beneficial for your mental and physical well-being? The modern world is a hectic and frantic place. Were all working harder than ever before, trying to achieve more in our working and personal lives, while striving to stay fit and healthy both mentally and physically at the same time.
Its a tall order. Simplifying how we live our lives can make a huge difference to the way we face the world, and this is where lifestyle hacks can prove indispensable. These simple methods are quick and easy to implement but can simplify and improve how we live exponentially. Youll find that youll soon see positive changes that ripple out across all aspects of your daily life.
Are you ready to find out more about the lifestyle hacks that you can put in place in your own life? Then read on and discover ten easy changes that will help you to enjoy the best possible physical and mental health every day of the year.
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Chapter 1: Track Your Sleep
Sleep is a vital element for both physical and mental well-being. Without enough sleep, you cant function effectively daily. Not only does a lack of sleep impact negatively on your productivity at work and home, but it can even cause you some serious medical issues. Poor quality sleep can lead to mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, not to mention physical issues such as hypertension and heart disease which can have severe and lasting repercussions.
However, while we know that we should all be getting at least 8 hours of sleep every night, it can be difficult to achieve that goal. Whether you work shifts, have family responsibilities or are struggling to get all your school or college work done, fitting in enough rest can be a serious challenge. So, how can you resolve that problem? The answer could lie in tracking your sleep patterns.
How and Why Can You Track Your Sleep?
Thanks to the latest technology, you can have access to sleep tracking functionality at home. You can now buy wearable sleep trackers that will keep track of your sleep patterns so that you can become more aware of the length of time you sleep, the stages of sleep that you reach and the quality of sleep that youve enjoyed.
These days, we can customize more things in our life than ever before. We can personalize our clothes, phones and homes, so it makes sense to be able to personalize your sleep patterns too. Not all of us need the same amount of sleep every night, but if you track your patterns you can come to a better understanding of how many hours is right for you.
If youre having sleep problems, a wearable sleep tracker will help you to pinpoint the cause of your sleep issues. At one time, the only option was to go to a sleep lab to get a professional assessment. Now, you can have similar functionality in your comfortable bed. With the accuracy and accessibility of modern sleep trackers, you can spot problematic patterns and change your habits for the better.
If you track your sleep patterns, you will also begin to wake at the optimal time. Many of the best sleep trackers have a smart alarm
to wake you when youre during the lightest sleep stage. This stops you from waking groggy and irritable. Instead, youll feel ready and rested from the get-go for a more productive day.
The Benefits of Sleep Tracking
If you invest in a sleep tracker, you can improve your sleep quality and, in turn, the quality of life you can enjoy. More of us a stressed and anxious than ever before, so getting enough quality sleep is imperative.
If you are sleep deprived over extended periods, you are vulnerable to medical problems, both physical and mental. Heart disease, respiratory disease and type II diabetes have all been linked with insomnia.
While were very aware of what were doing during the day, during the night, our routines often get lost. Were used to monitoring behavior patterns during the day, from what we eat to how much exercise we get, so we should start to do the same during the nocturnal hours.
If you track your sleep, the greatest benefit is that youll start to spot links between your sleep patterns and overall wellness. For
example, youll discover whether drinking coffee or consuming caffeine impacts negatively on your sleep or whether the alcohol that you drink affects the quality of your rest.
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