I’m not one to wax poetic; you won’t find me posting motivational sayings or hashtagging photos with #QuoteoftheDay. However, a few weeks ago, while mindlessly scrolling through Facebook, a colourful inspirational poster stopped me in my tracks. It said:
Do something today that your future self will thank you for.
Huh. Pretty powerful stuff, right? Immediately, I began thinking about some of the ways I could apply this to my own life – what could I do right now that would pay dividends in say, 10 years? 20 years? 40 years??
It was a long list.
Today, I’m sharing my Top 3 Things to do Today for Tomorrow.
1. Eat a rainbow. No, I’m not talking about tossing back a handful of Skittles (although, everything in moderation, friends!). I’m talking about replacing one nutritionally-defunct meal with high quality protein, fresh produce and fibre-rich seeds and grains – the more colourful, the better.
It’s actually quite simple; eating an assortment of diverse, colourful foods is a quick way to ensure that you’re fuelling up with a complete range of the vitamins and minerals your body needs to thrive. I’ve recently swapped breakfast sandwiches and sugary cereals for fresh and vibrant smoothie bowls, which means I’ve reduced my intake of processed foods while increasing the amount of phytonutrients in my diet. Win-win! …