It’s the time when the kids are going back to school, the weather is cooling down and it’s time for us to get back into our routines. It is always best when establishing your routines to try and have as many healthy habits as possible that produce the greatest benefits in your life.

Here are 9 suggestions for you to consider adding into your daily, weekly, or monthly routines. When taken collectively, these can provide benefits to your body, mind and soul while making your life happier, healthier and you a more productive person.

1. Jump out of bed nice and early and first thing make your bed and prepare for the new day.
2. Eat a healthy breakfast so that your body can kickstart your metabolism and provide you energy throughout the day.
3. Give your family and your pets a big hug before you walk out the door!
4. If it’s possible during your day, find a place that is quiet and peaceful and get a short catnap, so you recharge your batteries and have energy for the rest of the day.
5. Try to avoid carbonated soft drinks that contain sugar and fill up on nice cold water that will have so many beneficial results for your body and mind.
6. Every day make time for a quick walk or a quick stretching exercise, it will give you a boost of energy every day!
7. Schedule a massage at least once a month in order to treat yourself to a deserved luxury.
8. Take a hot shower or bath before bed and let your muscles enjoy the warmth and relaxation.

Starting a new habit is never a problem, continuing with that habit in your everyday life sometimes present challenges. Determine in your mind and in your heart that these new habits are healthy and beneficial to your life and to the lives of those you love and commit daily to complete them.