You’ve probably heard the phrase “healthy lifestyle” a few times. But what really is a healthy lifestyle? Man is a social animal, and in today’s highly evolved and advanced society, self-care has nearly become secondary to one’s work and earnings. In our material world where competition has taken on a cruel and cut-throat form, people prefer to push themselves to the extreme, neglecting their physical, mental, and emotional boundaries.

An ordinary worker with a regular desk job does not have time to exercise, eat a healthy diet, or even relax adequately. Children rarely play outside and prefer to play video games on devices that damage their vision and provide little or no physical exercise. Especially during the global epidemic that ultimately led to a worldwide lockdown, people working online succumbed to sitting all day without getting the minimal physical movements in their everyday routine.

How to follow healthy lifestyle?

To begin living your life in a healthy manner, one must take a few steps. This includes engaging in some form of physical exercise every day, such as walking, yoga, meditation, or exercising first thing in the morning. Furthermore, we should have a well-balanced mixed diet that includes items from a variety of food groups. It would be especially great if we consumed the proper amount of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, vital nutrients, and so on, which would further help us maintain a healthy diet.

Regardless of good food and a healthy mind, one’s sleep pattern needs immediate care. Sleep paralysis, insomnia, and a disrupted sleep pattern all contribute to a worried mind and a sluggish attitude. We must therefore ensure that we receive at least 7-8 hours of sleep every night. it is rather recommended to retire to bed around 10 p.m. since that allows our bodies to relax, recharge, and results in a nice fresh morning. Oversleeping must also be avoided.

A fixed daily schedule and strict adherence to it is also a healthy way of life. Catering to one’s body’s requirements and maintaining a good attitude is sufficient to live a healthy life.These were the few aspects that we must embrace in order to lead a healthy life. However, it is not as easy to implement them as it sounds, especially in today’s day and age. We human beings are tested beyond our wits, criticized, and overworked on a daily basis, this is because some of us lack compassion and empathy for others and the only way to overcome these problems is self-awareness and self-improvement. Thus, the first step to a healthy lifestyle is believing and living up to the conviction of humanity.