What should we do to be healthy?

What should we do to be healthy?

A very crucial question indeed but we all know the answer! Yes, we know what we should do to be healthy but we do not recognize our knowledge because accepting it would mean bringing a certain amount of discipline in life and where there is discipline, there is a check on freedom! However, let me ensure you that when you start doing what is required to remain healthy, you would face the difficulties just for a few days and then its all bliss and happiness.

So, the first thing that you can do to be healthy is to close your eyes for a couple of seconds and think about the words that come to your mind when you say ‘Health’!

Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish or other first grade protein sources like soy and dairy products. Don’t skip breakfast as it is the most important meal of the day which gives you energy for whole of your day. Have smaller meals at regular intervals of 2 -3 hours. This will keep your metabolism in control. Have enough water and fluids (not cold drinks) throughout the day. Keep the levels of salt and sugar low in your daily diet. Don’t have fried foods. It’s OK to have rich food once in a while but don’t make it a regular thing. Avoid junk food as much as possible. Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy!

So, make a habit of exercising regularly, even if it is brisk walking for 30 minutes. Of course, it will be good if you can exercise a little more and that’s a must when you are overweight. Choose your exercise as per your interest to remain motivated. If you don’t like gym, don’t go there. Do aerobics or yoga. If not, go cycling, jogging, swimming or dancing. Exercise Regularly to Stay Fit and Healthy!

A good night’s sleep is as important as good food and exercise for your health. So sleep tight at night to rejuvenate your body. When you don’t have enough sleep, your energy level falls which is due to the gap in hormonal system that do not get chance to replenish itself. As a result, you become irritable which reflects in your bad mood and low performance throughout the day. Not getting enough sleep also affects your immune system. Avoid caffeine and alcohol before going to bed as they will disturb your sleep. Sleep Well and Be Cheerfully Healthy!

When confronted with a problem, don’t think negative. Think about the best and the worst situation that the problem can get you in. Now, first focus on the worst situation- is it so bad that you need to lose your health by succumbing to the stress? If not, half of your problem is solved. Now focus on the best situation and the ways that can be employed to reach it. Make a list of solutions- mentally or on paper. Now, keep on reviewing and omitting the items (that now don’t look so good a solution) at every repetition. Ultimately, you will be left with one or two options to try for solving your problem. This will definitely help in relieving your stress. Learn Stress Management to Be Healthy!

If you are not able to relax and your mind wanders around, you might take help of relaxation techniques like meditation. Learn new skills, develop your one time favorite hobbies that you had not been able to pursue due to busy work schedules. Read, write, sing, dance, socialize, party, travel- anything that will make you happy. Relax You Must – To Be Healthy!

Being Happy is Being Healthy. So, you should open all avenues that bring happiness to you and you will naturally become healthy! So now you don’t have to ask as to what should you do to be healthy! You know that you must eat well, sleep tight, stay active, stop stressing and relax. This will change your mind and body inside out and you will live longer, live healthy!

Thanks for your attention!!!