Watching what you put into your body, how active you are and your weight are all important for keeping your body working properly. Positive physical health habits can help to decrease your stress, lower your risk of disease, and increase your energy. What’s more, mind and body are linked, so it’s not surprising that good physical wellbeing can have a correspondingly positive impact on other aspects of wellness, especially mental wellbeing.
Wrong. While a morning boost of caffeine can have some benefits, drinking caffeine throughout the day – especially in the afternoon or evening – can be counterproductive, causing increased anxiety and worsening your sleep.
If you’ve not done so before, think about cycling, walking or (if you feel up to it) running to work. Even something as simple as getting off the bus or train a couple of stops earlier can bring real benefits over the longer term. Remember that there are plenty of facilities on campus that support a more active commute, including multiple bicycle parking areas and showers in most buildings. For more inspiration about the links between greener travel and better physical wellbeing, you may also wish to take a look at the Sustainability webpages.