- PPF Points
- 896
Creating a healthy lifestyle is all about setting the stage for consistency in small, sustainable habits that beget physical and mental resilience. One of the primary elements of this process is taking the right amount of sleep at least 7 hours a day for the body to function correctly, to help the body hormones to balance and which is needed for tissue repair, and last but not least it increases the brain's ability of cognitive function. Besides, hydration is just as essential; a good practice is to sip on fresh water all day long for the sake of digestive system support, increased blood circulation, and detoxification. Consuming whole, unprocessed foods, that is earth’s gifts(e.g., vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and seasonal fruits), is another excellent idea. It is a one-point source of essential nutrients still unfinished without those harmful additions. Regular daily physical activity does not necessarily mean that you have to go for a run but also walking, stretching, climbing stairs, or even do some workout on your own with your weight as the resistance all count. In the same vein, open-air exposure is also of the essence in the sense that it instigates the body's regulation of the day-night cycle and raises the levels of vitamin D. Meditation, a method that calms the brain and assists with the regulation of the nervous system, and mindfulness practice, which is associated with being aware and assuming a posture of non-reactivity, are also the means through which one can learn how to reduce the levels of stress and increase the power of a sharp focus and emotional regulation. Lesser screen time and electronic nuisances help one thrive in a more present state and adopt the practice of better sleeping patterns. Keeping warm soothing relationships with family or friends results in an emotional lift and a sense of belonging hence, strong social connections are a necessity to feel complete. Cutting down the intakemeat of added sugars, ditching of tobacco, and bringing down the rate of alcoholic drink consumption also play a part in having a better state of health in general. The process of improvement is among other things not the point of attaining perfection but rather is about being persistent and listening to your body, being informed every step of the way and on top of all that having the ability to adapt to new circumstances and habits without being judgmental.
