Following are some steps which are essential to have a healthy life
Not flossing enough
Just brushing your teeth isn't enough when it comes to dental hygiene. You also need to make flossing a regular habit. Plaque stuck between your teeth can not only lead to oral problems, but if the bacteria goes into your blood stream, it can cause chronic inflammation and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and even cancer. Thus, flossing is recommended at least once a day to avoid teeth being weakened by plaque.
Lugging around a heavy handbag
While big handbags and totes may be fashionable, what most women don't realise is that keeping a big bag almost always leads to dumping unnecessary things in it. And carrying this weight around everywhere inevitably leads to back, neck and shoulder pain. Experts say that heavy handbags can cause back spasms, disc degeneration, neck problems, arthritis, and poor posture. Make it a habit to empty out your handbag (and wallet) at least once a week. Carry only the very essential items and discard the rest.
Skipping sleep
If you think that sleep is a waste of time, think again. Your body needs rest to repair itself and experts say that lack of sleep can lead to a number of health problems. No matter how healthy you think you are or how regularly you exercise, you need to get at least seven to eight hours of sleep daily. Research has found that people who skipped sleep more than doubled their risk of stroke and heart disease. This is why, it is advisable to sleep and wake up at fixed times daily.
Procrastinating exercise
While over-exercising is a definite no-no, don't have a very laid back view about your fitness. A weighing scale is the best way of knowing just how much you've let go, so make it a habit to check your weight every two weeks. This way if you've gained weight, you can do something about it sooner rather than later.
Not eating breakfast
This, by far, is one of the biggest mistakes we commit unknowingly. Skipping your breakfast means you're starting your day by being low on energy. You'll feel sluggish by the time it is noon, and staying hungry will only cause health woes as your body will store up more fat to use as fuel through the rest of the day.
Over-exercising
While exercising to stay healthy and in shape is all right, if you're going overboard with the hours in the gym, you need to slow down. Being very hard on your body can lead to hormonal changes, which could further lead to weight gain, weaken your immune system, damage your muscles and cause knee or back problems. Know your body and its limits and adjust the exercise accordingly.
