Over the last few decades, advises, products and services have come and gone about how to lead a healthy lifestyle, but the standard five on what constitutes one have always remained the same. They are food, exercise, active lifestyle, relationships and awareness. So, what is an evidence-based approach to good food and sound body? How being in a social circle is different from being alone?
1. Workout Routine
The exercise routine is also nothing new. Every day we are inundated with plenty of information about various exercising techniques, equipment, related products and services, through TV commercials, magazines, brochures and the internet. Successful people who have incorporated some form of exercise routine into their daily life have modified their routine to include only those exercises that work well for them based on their physical ability, health condition and other factors.
For others, there are trainers who can tailor exercise programs according to the needs and budget of their clients. Exercising can put you back in touch with yourselves and help you focus on your long term health and well-being. In fact, it can prevent many illnesses, cure certain diseases and keep you in tip-top shape. Exercise has changed the lives of many and we hope it will do the same for you, too.
2. Heavy Workload
There is a lot of evidence to suggest that keeping yourself busy can help you lead a healthy lifestyle. We are not talking about the workload that makes you stressed out day in and day out that you can’t think rationally or function normally. This is about a sensible amount of work, one that you like doing on a daily basis. The beauty of such a workload is that you don’t feel tired even after working for long hours. Additionally, this will let you focus on things of your interest while keeping you happy and satisfied. Many researchers have demonstrated the extraordinary range of mental health benefits one gets from keeping themselves busy. And it has to do with long terms benefits too, including lower mortality rate and low risk of heart disease. And then, we have also seen the value of working – the ability to purchase good food, exercise equipment, travel and so on.
3. Diet And Longevity
When we first think about diet, we like many get the idea of eating in less quantity in order to lose weight. The diet we are talking about here is consuming food items that are naturally obtained and in its purest form. Organically grown fruits, nuts, vegetables and farm-raised poultry and meat fall into this category. Now that many people have followed this lifestyle and looked at the benefits of eating fresh and clean, we are sure that a good diet has its own incredible potential.
One of them is longevity. Studies have shown that people who eat organically grown food are less exposed to serious health risks and live longer. And when it comes to weeding out bacteria, virus, chemicals and other pathogens, there is nothing else that you can do to your health other than eating fruits and vegetables.
4. Social Circle
The fascinating thing about being a part of the social circle is not just how long you live, but how you live as well. People who are socially active don’t seem to be depressed or prone to loneliness. This doesn’t mean they are not depressed. However, the quality of friends they have, the kind of group they get involved in and the amount of time they spend with others can all make a difference in their life, as well as their physical and mental well-being.
On the flip side, some people may acquire bad habits from being in the wrong circle. They may become addicted to drugs or alcohol as a result of bad influences. Their life may turn upside down. Even if there is a cure for their alcohol withdrawal symptoms, it much needs to be done at the root level – selecting the right kind of crowd. So, one thing to note down is, any kind of positive influence that you have had being in a social setting is lasting, for good.
5. Spiritual Entity
There may be bouts of anxiety, depression and other mental conditions, sometimes quite severely, but if you kept yourself spiritually inclined, they will all go away. As Stephen Covey once conveyed, “Self-growth is tender; it’s holy ground. There is no greater investment.” You need to invest in your spiritual growth on a regular basis, just like spending money on food and other basic necessities.
It is only then that you can reap the complete benefits of other elements mentioned in this information. With positive thoughts, you will start choosing healthy food, workout regularly, be in the right company and keep yourself busy not just by design but by default.
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