How often do you wake up in the morning and feel great? As in, you could jump out of bed and take on the world single-handedly – that kind of great.

Probably not that often if you are honest with yourself.

You may think that you are leading a healthy lifestyle; making the right diet decisions, trying not to drink too much alcohol, getting the recommended weekly dose of exercise, but there could be areas of your general well-being that you are overlooking.

The way in which people live has changed drastically over the last decade; with most people working longer hours, struggling to achieve a healthy work/life balance, and generally not being able to switch off and take time for themselves.

But this is not good for you.

So why not make these three simple changes and start feeling better today!

Be Self-Aware

How well do you know your own body? Would you notice if your body was not coping with your current lifestyle?

Prevention is better than cure when it comes to your health and the easiest way to prevent a health issue from arising is by actively listening to your body and monitoring both your physical and mental needs.

Signs that your mind and body are starting to feel rundown include:

• Ongoing tiredness
• Difficulty concentrating
• Feeling sluggish
• Recurrent headaches
• Feelings of depression or sadness

Try starting a wellness diary – monitor how you feel each day both in mind and body as well as trying to pinpoint any triggers that set off negative emotions or physical problems.

Improve Your Gut Health

An element of your overall health that is often over-looked, gut health is vitally important as a healthy gut can help prevent and treat conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.

You may not know this but there are around 100 trillion microorganisms (or bacteria) living in your gut; many of which are beneficial to your health, although some can be harmful. The key is in riding your gut of the bad bacteria and at the same time flooding your gut with good bacteria.

Ways to promote good gut health include:

• Focus on eating fermented foods such as kefir, miso, kombucha, and sauerkraut – here are some ideas on how to cook with these ingredients at home
• Cut down on sugar and artificial sweeteners
• Reduce stress with meditation, yoga or your preferred relaxation technique
• Take a digestive health supplement that actively supports microbial balance in the stomach like these ones from healthmonthly.co.uk
• Do not overuse antibiotics
• Ensure you get enough sleep

Eliminate Electronics

Before you run screaming for the hills, there is no need to completely rid your life of electronic devices. Of course, today they are a necessity rather than a luxury, but it is very important to be mindful of how these technologies are affecting your general well-being.

Is your use of technology having a negative impact on your relationships for example? Do you find yourself compelled to check your emails or social media platforms the moment you wake up and last thing before you go to sleep? In a nutshell, do you feel that technology is taking over rather than simply enhancing your life?

If yes, then you may need to try setting yourself some boundaries;

• Commit to not checking your emails until after breakfast each day
• Set aside at least half your lunchtime to an activity that does not involve a device; take a walk, go window shopping with a friend, for example
• Banish technology from the bedroom – this can help you connect with your partner after a day apart and help you sleep better