Turns out I just needed to go up a size! Helen Pidd, Guardian north of England editorĢ2. I used to think there was no such thing as a comfy bra, believing that it was normal for underwire to leave angry red marks in its wake. Exercising and being outdoors, whatever the weather, sets me on the right track for my day. I do a variety of outdoor fitness classes in the park. Frances Ryan, Guardian columnist and author of CrippledĢ0. Sometimes, a change in direction gets you back to where you were. I had always been resistant, but a bout of chronic illness meant I finally tried them this autumn. Even if the rest of the day is tiring and focused on others, it feels like a daily gift I have given myself. Setting my alarm 30 minutes earlier – enough time to drink my first cup of coffee alone on the couch. Prof Tim Spector, author and co-founder of Zoeġ8. I realised that food is my biggest ally for good health, so, at every meal, I eat food that is good for me – and enjoy eating it, thanks to my trillions of gut microbes. Matt Ford, IT technician, Örebro, Swedenġ7. I was already running a lot, but parkrun showed me the power of community and being active without competition, as well as how enriching volunteering can be. Tim Dowling, Guardian writer and columnistĪnimal lover … Tim Dowling. But, recently, I discovered that they will nestle long enough on a feather duster for me to take them outside. It’s frustrating and a little heartbreaking. Shooing them with a magazine only makes them panic more. They get stuck by our kitchen skylight, buzzing in panic. Della R Chavez, retired government employee, New Mexico, USġ5. My kitchen skills have improved and I no longer feel that meal preparation is a chore. I realised I did not have the energy or interest to prepare a large meal a few hours before bed, so I shifted my cooking enthusiasm to a late lunch. Dr Alex George, mental health ambassador and TV and podcast presenterġ4. It means that – pardon the pun – I start every day on the right foot. I find it hugely beneficial for my mental and physical health, which has had a domino effect on my whole life. Illustration: Spencer Wilson/Synergy/The Guardianġ3. Kaitlin Kalk, mental health technician, North Carolina, US Often, I wake up feeling depressed and low in energy, but two minutes under the cold water makes me capable of facing the day. Taking a two-minute cold shower every morning. Gretchen Rubin, author, podcaster and speakerġ2. It’s astonishing what you can accomplish, one minute at a time. If there’s a task I can do in less than one minute – hanging up my coat answering an email – I do it without delay. Victor Gonzalez, product designer, Los Angeles, USġ1. Metallica is the best, but any 80s or 90s metal does the trick. I had struggled to turn fitness into a routine, but listening to music while working out has made me feel powerful and alive. By asking: “If it’s irrational, why do it?” I stop doing it – possibly saving my life. Counterexamples spring to mind, from biking aggressively to postponing medical tests because I may not like the results. Since I wrote Rationality, people ask if I always act rationally. Robin, doctor, Christchurch, New Zealandĩ. It nourishes twice over: when I make it and when I eat it. Gaby Roslin, TV and radio presenter and author of Spread the JoyĨ. It tricks the brain into thinking: ooh, I feel quite good about today! It’s such a simple thing and it really works. Putting a smile on my face the moment I wake up. Callum Gibson, events worker, East Sussexħ. A storm gets the blood pumping even better than a sunny day. It sounds trivial, but walking whatever the weather means I get the most out of my lunch breaks.
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