As opposed to popular belief, you aren't supposed to gobble down a lot of food for breakfast. It can make you feel lazy and lethargic and might even interfere with your work. Instead, opt for lighter options like veggie smoothies or oatmeal with fruits and fresh juice as these can help boost energy and keep you feeling light and comfortable throughout the day.

Deep breathing is a wonderful tool that can come to your rescue anytime you feel stressed. It can help make you feel calm instantly and can also make you feel better. Breathe in slowly and count until you reach five, hold your breath and then breathe out again to the count of five. See how well it'll work.

As insignificant as this may sound, washing your hands frequently can truly work wonders for you. It'll help keep you healthy and will fight bacteria and infections. So when you're illness-free, you're bound to nop feel low and gloomy.

It may sound trite to say, but drinking water regularly is important. Your body needs a good amount of water in order to function well. Keep a bottle at your desk to remind you to drink water. You should also cut back on soda. Consuming too much soda is an unhealthy habit.

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Use sunscreen every single day. There's a reason all those experts go on and on about using sunscreens. Not only are they one of the most effective tools you can use against skin cancer, but sunscreens also keep your skin moist and slow down the ageing process. So slather on that SPF every time you step out, regardless of whether you're going to spend time in the sun. Trust us, it can do wonders for your skin.

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Technology has taken over tremendously which is why most of us have found ourselves in jobs which require us looking at a computer screen all day long. It's important to remember that this can cause a lot of strain to the eyes, so make sure that you look away from the screen every 20 minutes. Just stare into the distance for a few seconds before you return your eyes to the screen. This will help keep you fresh and make sure your eyes don't strain.

Well, surely we don't need to explain the benefits of walking to you. It's a great exercise and it burns a lot of calories (emphasis on the 'lot'). So, if you're at work and glued to your desk, unglue yourself every half hour and walk for a bit. The same goes for when you're at home. If you're watching TV, move about every time an ad pops up. Not only will it speed up your metabolism it will also keep your muscles and joints in shape.

It doesn't take a genius to figure this one out. Now we understand it might be hard for all of you'll who have a sweet tooth but cutting down on your sugar intake really helps. You could start by cutting out sugar from your tea/coffee. Avoid nibbling those biscuits and reduce the amount of sugar you put in your beverages. It will take some time but you'll get used to it. And trust us; your body will thank you for it later on.

We cannot emphasise enough on this. You might think that drinking juice is just the same as eating the fruit but it is not. Fruits contain a lot of fiber which is great for your body. Unfortunately, most of it is lost in the process of turning that fruit into juice. Fruits also keep you full for longer and will help you avoid those cravings that you have. Secondly, manufactured juices also contain artificial sweeteners which are bad for health.

Meditation is a great way to relax and keep both body and mind at peace. All you have to do is sit by yourself for 10 minutes, clear your head of all thoughts and just focus on your breathing. Breathe in, breathe out. Doing this for just 10 minutes every day will help you start your day without hassles and clutter. And you'll feel refreshed and energised for the rest of the day.