Grade 1 - Basics to a Healthy Lifestyle

 Basics to a Healthy Lifestyle

Why you Should Live a Healthy Lifestyle

    In a world filled with busy schedules, temptations, and distractions, prioritizing a healthy lifestyle might seem like a daunting task. However, living healthy doesn't have to be complicated. Focusing on a few principles can create a solid foundation for a healthier, happier, and longer life.

How to Live

    1. Focus on Moving Through the Day

        In order to live an optimal life, you can't just sit around all day; moving is an essential component of a strong heart. Along with making your heart stronger, movement throughout the day helps burn calories and keep your muscular endurance. Moving is also very simple to do. One of the easiest ways to move through the day is just by walking. Everyone should aim for 10,000 steps a day, every day. I recommend downloading a step tracker or getting an Apple watch, or Fitbit. These will help you easily track your steps through the day. 

    2. Quality Sleep

            Sleep is one of the most important components of your life. Sleep is the time for your body to repair itself, and rest. So not getting enough sleep, especially while exercising consistently, can be especially impactful in your overall health. Everyone should be getting at least 8 hours of sleep every night. So, make sure your schedule is tailored to give you enough time to sleep at night. 

    3. Manage Unhealthy Habits

            Surprise, habits such as smoking, drinking, doing drugs, and more, are extremely impactful in your overall health. Not only do these slowly deteriorate your body, but it also kills your brain. These habits especially should be killed or at least majorly restricted. These habits will 100% shorten your lifespan. Nobody wants to live shorter so please, if you do any of these unhealthy habits, fix yourself or seek help.

    4. Stress Management

            Stress has also been linked recently to a shorter lifespan. Everyone suffers with it so it's essential you keep it under control. Many things cause stress but only you would know what causes that. There are many ways to stress such as sleeping, exercising, yoga, meditation, and even seeking therapeutic help. This is a very important factor in health so don't forget it. 

    5. Know your Numbers

            As my biology teacher always told me, "Know your numbers". This simply means know your personal health information and get it updated at least every year. To get this done you can simply go to the doctors and get tested. These will help you know what your health is lacking and what you need. Your doctors can also use this to help keep you healthy.