1. You drink a huge cup of coffee in the morning... and pour yourself a refill (or two)
WHY IT'S NOT SO BAD?
A
couple of cups of joe may perk you up in more ways than you think.
Coffee gets a bad rap because of the caffeine, but it may actually help
regulate your mood.
2. You allow the Debbie Downer in you to sneak out
2. You allow the Debbie Downer in you to sneak out
WHY IT'S NOT SO BAD?
Think
you should force yourself to stay positive (no matter what) when
difficult things happen? Think again: Research shows that the key to
long-term happiness may actually be dropping the "Everything's fine!"
act.
3. You forget to take your vitamins
3. You forget to take your vitamins
WHY IT'S NOT SO BAD?
Although vitamins can fill in the gaps to make sure you get all the nutrients your body needs, there's a downside to always popping a vitamin.
4. You get angry-and show it!
Although vitamins can fill in the gaps to make sure you get all the nutrients your body needs, there's a downside to always popping a vitamin.
4. You get angry-and show it!
WHY IT'S NOT SO BAD?
"Anger
is actually a good emotion that's often misunderstood or irrationally
used. It motivates you to take action and remedy situations that are
wrong." -Dr. Lemia
5. You drink beer
5. You drink beer
WHY IT'S NOT SO BAD?
"Beer is rich in disease-fighting antioxidants. It also provides a dose of energy-revving iron as well as dietary silicon, a mineral that helps promote bone formation, which may improve bone density and help protect against osteoporosis." -Cassie Dimmick
6. You get stressed about the little stuff
"Beer is rich in disease-fighting antioxidants. It also provides a dose of energy-revving iron as well as dietary silicon, a mineral that helps promote bone formation, which may improve bone density and help protect against osteoporosis." -Cassie Dimmick
6. You get stressed about the little stuff
WHY IT'S NOT SO BAD?
Chronic
stress is linked to conditions like heart disease, but short-term
stress actually has a positive side, pushing you to get things done-and
succeed at them. "Stress triggers the hormone cortisol, which helps
energize us, revving up our systems to handle the day." -Judith Orloff
7. You skip your workout two days in a row
7. You skip your workout two days in a row
WHY IT'S NOT SO BAD?
You
don't have to exercise hard every day to be healthy. Days off give
muscles time to repair and strengthen, something that happens only with
rest, he says. You may also get tired of-or start to dread-a strict
routine.
8. You procrastinate by reading those forwarded jokes in your inbox
8. You procrastinate by reading those forwarded jokes in your inbox
WHY IT'S NOT SO BAD?
It
may seem like a waste of time, but taking a break to do something that
makes you laugh is worth it. Here's why a hearty chuckle is so good for
you: "Laughter activates blood vessels to release the chemical nitric
oxide, which causes them to enlarge and can help reduce blood pressure,"
-Michael Mille
9. You take an over-the-counter sleep aid occasionally
9. You take an over-the-counter sleep aid occasionally
WHY IT'S NOT SO BAD?
Taking
these pills to induce sleep every once in a while is OK. They can be
especially useful if you have trouble sleeping due to nasal allergies or
congestion.
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