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10 Healthy Habits We Can Borrow From Olympic Athletes

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Don’t take yourself too seriously

We learned from Simone Biles that having the occasional laugh can be a very healthy habit. Unlike other competitors, Biles adopts a more relaxed manner and giggle before a match.

During the 2015 World Championships in Glasgow, she asked for some downtime for her and her colleagues, just to relax for a while. One of the things we can learn from her is not to take ourselves too seriously.

A life based only on work and no play can wreak havoc on our productivity. So whether you take a break to have a walk in the park or you spend 15 minutes reading a book, you should allow your mind to rest for a while from time to time.

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