HEALTH: Seven Steps To A Healthier, Happier You

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Seven Steps To A Healthier, Happier You

By Jim M Allen

 

Health and happiness are not that difficult to have in one's life. It

just takes some attention and some action to insure that you have as

much of both as you desire.

 

Far from being difficult, tiring exercises, getting healthy can be quite

easy. A few simple acts or lifestyle changes can put you on the path to

feeling happier and healthier faster than you can imagine.

 

You don't have to like exercise to be healthy. You don't even really

have to do exercise to be healthy -- at least not in as much as creating

a strict, hard-core diet and exercise routine. A few simple acts or

lifestyle changes can put you on the path to feeling happier and

healthier faster than you can imagine.

 

1. Eat breakfast every day.

 

Your mom was right, it's the most important meal of the day. Don't skip

it.

 

2. Drink lots of water.

 

In these days of coffee, tea, sodas, seltzers, colas and coolers it's

easy to think we're getting all the water we need, but nothing beats

good ol' plain water. Eight glasses a day.

 

3. Get a good night's sleep.

 

As one who deals with sleep problems, I can tell you from experience,

poor sleep patterns can quickly disrupt your life. Research shows that 6

to 8 hours of restful sleep is what most of us need to be happy and

productive. If you're having problems sleeping, contact a doctor

immediately.

 

4. Eat more fruit.

 

The old " an apple a day keeps the doctor away " saying may not be 100%

true, but the truth is that fruit provides your body with need vitamins,

minerals, and natural sugars.

 

5. Start walking.

 

For short, nearby trips in the neighborhood, leave the car at home and

take a walk. Do this a few times a week and the results will amaze you.

 

6. Turn off the TV.

 

Read a book, get outside and play with the dogs, have a conversation

with your spouse. Look for things to do other than watch the telly,

especially around news time.

 

7. Laugh.

 

Every day. A real, good, hearty, belly laugh. Look for the funny things

that life has to offer. Share a joke with a friend. Share a lot of

jokes. Laughter is good for the heart and soul, for your health and

spirit.

 

None of these things requires you to spend a lot of money. None of them

take much time or energy. But each one can, over time, dramatically

improve your physical and mental health. Pick one or two to focus on

this week and be healthy!

 

 

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About The Author

 

Jim Allen, the Big Idea CoachTM is the Chief Attitude Engineer and

Editor of MyNewAttitude.com. A professional life and business coach, Jim

helps people discover and apply ideas that simplify and improve their

lives.

 

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