10 Everyday Habits That Are Worse For You Than You Realize

Dec 05, 2018

Those habits that you think are cute or that you think are relaxing during the day could actually be bad for you. Think about the bacteria that is on your fingernails while you're biting them or the types of clothes that you sleep in at night instead of changing into pajamas.

The clothes that you wear during the day should not be worn to bed. They are often made of a different material than pajamas are made of, which means that they could constrict your movements while you're asleep at night. They can also make it difficult to get a good night's rest because you're waking up and adjusting your clothing every few hours.

You've been told all your life that it's good to brush your teeth at least twice a day. However, it is possible to brush your teeth too hard. You want to put just enough pressure on your gums and teeth to get them clean instead of applying enough pressure that results in your gums bleeding. You can also damage the enamel on your teeth if you brush them too hard.

Sometimes, you might think that you can do multiple things at one time without anything getting in the way. While this might be true for some people, it's not for everyone. Before you try to talk on the phone, cook, and hold your kids at the same time, make sure you're able to focus on more than one thing at once safely.

It's normal to obsess over things that you can't control, but it's not good for your health. You can't force someone to do something that the person doesn't want to do, so it's not worth stressing over. Use the time to make yourself happy and change the things that you need to improve.

When you stress over too many things at one time, it can begin to impact your physical and mental health. Try to find something that you like to do that helps you relax, such as reading, meditating or putting a puzzle together.

Many people put things off that they know they need to get done. You might think that an assignment can get done the day before it's due or that you can catch up on all of the housework on the weekend. If you keep putting everything off until the last minute, then you're going to have an overwhelming amount of work to do at one time.

Even though things in your life might not be the greatest, showing negative body language all the time can put you in a bad mood and can make other people avoid you. Try to stand up straight instead of slouching, and avoid looking at people with a glare. You'll soon begin to feel better about yourself and become more of an approachable person.

Although it's alright to take pain medication when it's needed, taking more than necessary can lead to other health issues. Your liver can get damaged, your concentration and reaction time are slowed, and you could begin having issues with your memory. Follow all of the directions related to your pain medication before taking it and stop at the point when you feel relief.

Most people think that smoothies are one of the healthiest things you can eat. After all, it's just fruit, right? That's where you're wrong. Most store-bought smoothies have an excess of added sugar and even fresh-made smoothies can contain ingredients like ice cream and sugary frozen yogurt. If you want to be sure your smoothie is healthy, make it yourself with a moderate amount of fruit, no-sugar-added juice, and nonfat Greek yogurt.

High heels might seem fun and harmless, but they are actually the leading cause of foot pain in women. In severe cases, they can even cause foot deformities and injury, so wear them at your own risk!

The benefits of massages are well-documented, but that certainly doesn't mean it should be an everyday activity. People's bodies can respond to massages like an actual workout, and if you get them too often, they could potentially do more harm than good.

How many of these habits are you guilty of? Are you rethinking any of them now? Let us know in the comments and pass this along to someone you know who does at least one of these things!

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