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No Big Fixes — Just the Small Things That Helped Me Heal

 I was feeling tired and bloated all the time.

That was one of the biggest reasons I woke up one day and decided, okay, something needs to change. I was stuck in routines that didn’t serve me, and honestly, I didn’t even realise how much it was affecting me, physically and mentally.

This journey isn’t about a magical fix. Even now, I still get tired. I still feel bloated sometimes. But the difference is: I’ve learned how to manage it more healthily, and I don’t beat myself up for it anymore.

One day, I looked at myself and thought, I’m in my mid-20s with no solid healthy habits. That thought was enough to kickstart a small shift in how I lived my days. Now, a year later, I can feel certain changes—not overnight miracles, but real, steady differences.

So I thought I’d share a few habits that helped me feel better in my body and mind. No pressure, just personal experience. Maybe one of these might work for you too.

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Getting enough sleep


I know it's clichéd, yet getting a good night's sleep helps a lot in being energetic throughout the day. I used to sleep at 6 in the morning and woke up at 2. It was fun to be a night owl and indulge in the silence of the night. It became an issue when it turned into a habit that I need to unlearn. Waking up throughout the night also comes with eating at night because you will be hungry if you are awake. It is a constant effort to change the sleeping patterns, but it is doable.


You can try these steps:


  • Being active throughout the day, your body and mind automatically need rest at night

  • Having a nighttime routine: Any routines that help you unwind and relax, which help you sleep

  • Playlists or audiobooks that help you sleep





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Trying my best to eat nutritious food


As I said, from someone who eats anything when I am hungry and feels guilty afterwards, it was liberating to eat what my body wants. I started with a simple habit of listening to my body and stopping eating when I feel full. Additionally, I will eat big meals during breakfast and lunch. As the time nears night, I will reduce the consumption of heavy, oily or spicy meals. This helped me to sleep better at night, too. Yet again, it is a constant effort to keep this habit, which I am still trying. 





Practicing Mindfulness


Mindfulness means staying in present. As humans, we face different types of problems in terms of job, family, relationships and so on. Apart from the actual problems, we create half of our problems in our minds. It is either by rewinding the past and trying to change something, or fearing about future that is not even here yet. As an A+ overthinker, I decided to practice staying in present and only thinking about things that are within my control. 


What changed:

  • I get to complete my tasks more efficiently as I put all my concentration on one thing

  • Experiencing peace of mind as I know I cannot control certain situations or people, no matter how hard I try

  • I enjoy my company 


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Meditation


Meditation ties closely to my earlier point about staying present. As Vex King, author of Good Vibes, Good Life, explains, meditation can be a challenging practice, especially for those who’ve never tried it before. I initially struggled to even sit still for 5 minutes. Again, every day I tried to meditate and concentrate on my breathing and keep my thoughts to only think about NOW! And nothing else. This overall helped to stay calm and stable (not all the time, of course). But I could see some shift in me.


These habits may sound simple, and they are. But they changed how I feel in my body and mind. Not overnight. Not magically. Just slowly and meaningfully. 


If you’re on a similar journey, I hope this gives you a gentle push to start. 


You deserve to feel better, too.

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