Sophie Okolo, MPH

What you choose to do or not do each day impacts your health, happiness, and mood. You’re in control of how you decide to go about your day and your overall self-care.

There are some habits that can help you live a longer and more fulfilling life so you can feel your best and be well. Focus on your general health and make sure you do what’s in your power to reduce and manage your stress. The following tips will help get you started to hopefully enjoy better days ahead as well as a longer life.

Stay Active

One habit that can help you live a longer and more fulfilling life is to move more and stay active. It’s important that you get your heart rate up regularly and challenge your body in new and different wants. Being active can help you maintain a healthy weight and exercising will also likely lead you to engage in other wellness behaviors that are good for you. Track how many steps you get each day and get up and take breaks frequently if you have a desk job.  

Drink Alcohol Responsibly

Drinking too much alcohol or binge drinking can bring about and cause health issues and complications. You may also feel more tired than usual or less motivated to want to work out and eat well. Live a longer and more fulfilling life by drinking alcohol responsibly. Should you feel like you have a problem with drugs or alcohol and need help then you may want to consider looking into addiction treatment programs so you can overcome your addiction and live a healthy lifestyle.  

Make Healthy Food Choices

Another habit that can help you live a longer and more fulfilling life is to make healthy food choices. Monitor what you’re consuming at mealtime and for snacks and try to cut back on highly processed foods and sugar. Stick to filling your plate with fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy grains. It may be beneficial to get in the habit of cooking for yourself at home so you have control over the ingredients you use and portion sizes.

Maintain Rewarding Relationships with Others

It’s also important that you have people in your life that you can lean on and turn to when you want advice or to simply relax and enjoy some good company. Maintain rewarding relationships with others so you feel a strong tie to those you care about and your community. You want to feel connected and have strong bonds so you can avoid loneliness and isolation. Reach out to make sure you stay in touch with your friends and family and continue to nurture your relationships over time.

Conclusion

These habits will give you a better chance of living a longer and more fulfilling life. Make yourself a priority and focus on implementing healthy behaviors so you can go about your days having a lot of natural energy and a smile on your face.