For this blog I want to share with you guys some ways to stay physically fit in your journey towards self improvement. This topic is something I want to explain to you guys a little first. I truly believe beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I want you to know every shape, size -and color is beautiful. Self improvement doesn’t always have to mean changing the way you look. However, exercise is good not only for the body but also for the soul.

I have always been involved in sports and outdoor activities ever since I can remember. For the most part I have stayed pretty fit throughout my life, that is until I got to college. Once I started my adult life I realized it is hard to find time to workout and eat right. I would try to diet and I would immediately get frustrated when I could not see results. I kept trying and trying until I realized I needed to stop focusing on my outer appearance and realize how working out/eating right made me FEEL. Once I began working out I could not stop. This isn’t because of the way I looked, but because I felt unstoppable. I had more energy, more focus, and just all around a much happier outlook on life.

Exercise. I promise you, you will begin to feel so much more confident and you will learn that your body is capable of so much. You will begin to feel the way you were meant to feel. This buzzfeed has some workout tips for beginners that I think could really help us all (I am not expert). Working out doesn’t have to mean body building and all those crazy workouts people do, it can be simple and much less stressful than you think. You may even find working out is a stress reliever (it is for me). Just remember your body is a temple and you only get one, so take care of it. You deserve it.

Sleep is one of the most important things you can give your body. Without a set sleeping schedule you can become anxious and moody. Now, I understand how difficult this can be to try and go to sleep at the same time every night especially for us college kids. A statistic from the American Sleep Association says that 50-70 million Americans struggle with sleep disorders. I know if I don’t get my eight hours of sleep I am no fun to be around, so for this blog I will be talking about some healthy ways to get your sleep under control. Trust me, you will see such a change in your mindset and energy.

First, try to limit your social media use as much as you can at least 30 minutes before bed. This is proven to help your mind wind down at night. Try to avoid going to the gym or using any caffeine past 9pm. It will keep you up all night ! Set an alarm each day to train your mind and body to stop oversleeping. One of the biggest issues I have with sleep is oversleeping on the weekends, and it only makes me feel groggy for the rest of the day. Too much sleep IS a thing guys. I’ve also been focusing on meditating before bed with my calmness app. I know meditating isn’t for everyone, but personally I see a huge difference in my sleeping pattern.

By changing your sleep patterns to a more healthy routine you will feel better and be all around more positive. This is something I struggle with working late night bartending shifts, but I have set goals that are attainable and I am determined to get my sleeping pattern under control. Sleep, in my opinion, is the true core of feeling good. So guys, wind down at night, take a relaxing bath. Ease your mind and forget all about the stresses in life that you cannot change in that moment. Focus on yourself and your well being.