5 Simple Changes for Creating a Healthier Lifestyle

We know that there is a healthier life waiting for us, but sometimes it feels overwhelming to create big changes. The good news? Improving your life does not necessarily mean making huge transformations. Here are a few simple modifications you can make in your day-to-day activities to reap life-altering benefits:

Nourish Your Body
Are there certain fruits and vegetables that you love? Consider juicing as an easy and quick way to add key vitamins into your diet. And juicing is a natural way of releasing toxins from your body.

Get Some Zzz’s
When you are sleep-deprived, you lack energy, and this lack of energy often provides an excuse to not exercise. It becomes a harmful cycle that damages your well-being. Turn out the lights and get the sleep you need! You will notice your energy increase substantially. Start going to bed 10 – 15 minutes earlier.

Get Your Groove On!
Do you love singing? Is spirituality important to you? Do you enjoy playing tennis? Identify what gives you joy, and then schedule the time necessary to take care of you! This helps create a well-balanced life.

Breathe…
If you are overeating because of stress in your life, acknowledge this. Many times we just aren’t aware of the forces that drive us. We are all so busy and scattered and overwhelmed. Take a brief moment to center your mind, prepare your meal, chew slowly, savor your food, and enjoy.

Live & Love
Surround yourself with uplifting people because positivity is contagious! It’s amazing and powerful how spending a few minutes with someone who really loves you will impact the rest of your week.

You can do this, right?  Simple habits will produce life-altering, positive results. Aren’t you ready for a new, healthier you?

Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Art and design have always been a crucial part of my life. From coloring when I was a child to taking every art class I could in high school, it's the only thing I ever really wanted to do. I studied all aspects of art for 7 years and graduated with a BFA in Graphic Design in 2006. Since then I have worked as a freelance artist and writer, specializing in layout and album design. I also love photography and film.

I've been a professional designer since 2006 and have experience in all types of graphic design and the arts. My clients include DaVinci Roofscapes, Kayu, Terri Cole, Sheherezade, Kate Smith, Patti Green, Christine Gutierrez, and many more. I like to work with people from various fields which has given me a wide range of projects to apply my aesthetic. I have also written for Patch.com, as well as edited texts and books, so if you need writing services I can help you with that too! 

Besides graphic design, I also run a small stationery business that offers all kinds of invitations and other type of paper goods. You can view my shop and check out my blog on my website. I live and work in New York with my husband Dan, son Elliot (5.22.16), and 2 dogs. Both vegetarian and eco-consious, I do my best to live the most natural, organic life I can, and now create the same environment for my son. Besides design, my hobbies include photography, reading, writing, interior design, and cooking. I love music and used to play bass in a band when I lived in Jersey and of course I sing and dance every chance I get. Working with me is like teaming up with a friend, I am easy going, honest, and kind. My mission is to bring beauty to as many lives as I can through art and design and I look forward to working with you!

http://www.graystardesign.com
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