If you think about it, the party-all-night-drink-all-day rockstar image that lives in everybody's head is a thing from the past (the past century, that is). We're almost done with 2021, the century isn't new anymore, and the most rockstar thing to do right now is taking care of yourself and have a healthy lifestyle.
So, if you don't know who to achieve this, don't worry! We have you covered. Follow this easy, achievable every-day advice and watch your life (and career) improve.
1. Exercise
This may be the hardest, and that's why we mention it first. Incorporating exercise into the daily routine and lifestyle is not everybody's cup of tea, but is extremely necessary. Just 30 minutes a day of light aerobic exercise is enough to:
- Fight diseases
- Improve health conditions
- Boost energy levels
- Manage anxiety
2. Keep a balanced diet
That breakfast burrito might have been a great choice since it includes all food groups, hasn't it been your ONLY meal of the day. No, chips, candy, and soda do not count as real food, and yes, musicians are busy people, but if you have time to watch Instagram Stories, you have time to prep or at least order something healthy to eat.
Remember to eat at least 3 times a day, preferably unprocessed foods cooked by you (or your mom, if that's the case). It may seem silly, but taking care of your body helps taking care of your mind and soul too, which takes us to...
3. Have a mental health check
How are you feeling today? Are you happy? Are you feeling a little sad? Have you taken a shower today? Take a moment to analyze how are you really feeling. Take a walk, breathe, contact someone you trust and love, and for 5 minutes don't think about anything but your well-being.
If you are feeling extremely tired, burned out, depressed or anxious, don't hesitate to search for help!
4. Have a good night's rest
Remember what we said about the party-all-night lifestyle? It's not cool anymore. Do you know what is? Being at your best and be able to give top performance in front of hundreds, thousands of people, and to achieve this, rest is key.
Physicians recommend 8 hours of sleep per night, but if this is somehow difficult because of your schedules, try to establish an easy-to-follow routine that will help you rest and be fresh the next day.
5. Practice, practice, practice
You may think that practicing your instrument (voice included) is more of a professional or career-inclined move, but it also brings benefits to your health!
This Ted Talk explains how practicing your instrument has amazing benefits for your brain, as it has a direct impact on neural connexions.If you want to be a long-lived musician be sure to follow these useful tips, and don't forget that if you want to be a successful musician with millions of streams on major music platforms, be part of the Indiefy community!
