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The 7 Habits of Healthy People

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Living a healthy life can seem daunting, boring or just downright unachievable for many people.  But it doesn’t have to be any of these things!

But what do healthy people have in common that we can learn from?  Actually, they are pretty basic things.  While it may take some adjustment to the way you currently think and live, you’ll see benefits in your life and your health.

Let’s take a look at the 7 habits that healthy people usually share:

healthyThe 7 Habits of Healthy People

  1. Have a positive outlook.  Our mind is perhaps our most powerful tool.  One of my favorite sayings is “whether you think you can or can’t, you’re right”.  Profound, isn’t it?  Changing your mindset from negative thinking like “I can’t do this” to more positive thinking can have a dramatic effect on your results.
  2. Are active.  Healthy people tend to be more active.  Rather than taking the elevator, they will take the stairs.  Instead of cruising the parking lot for the closest spot, they park further away and walk.  Try these tips to get more steps into your day.
  3. Plan their meals and workouts. Healthy people also take a few extra minutes to plan out their meals and schedule their workouts.  If you try to fit these things in when you have extra time, it’s not likely to happen.  We’ve got a free meal planning printable for you here along with some simple meal planning strategies.  Taking a few minutes each take for intentional movement can really help improve your health as well.  Go for a wall or do some simple exercises during the commercials of your favorite show – it doesn’t have to be long or intense.
  4. Don’t make excuses.  Healthy people do not make excuses.  You’ve probably heard many of these excuses (or said them yourself) like “I don’t have time” or “I don’t know where to start”.  We all have the same amount of time each day – we just make different choices on how to use this time.
  5. Get plenty of sleep.  While it may seem like a good idea to stay up late to get more done, research has shown this to be ineffective or counterproductive.  Getting at least 7-8 hours of sleep every night can help you be more productive and get more done.
  6. Don’t diet. While you may hear healthy eaters refer to their diet, they are talking about a balanced lifestyle, not a fad diet.  Healthy people limit the bad foods they eat but don’t deprive themselves.  An occasional treat won’t hurt and will help you enjoy your life without feeling like you are missing out on anything.  Moderation is always the key here.
  7. Make health a priority. Healthy people always make their health a priority.  This is why you see them scheduling their workouts and planning their meals.  In addition to those things, they get regular health checkups to manage their health and take a proactive approach to any issues that may arise.

How do you make sure you are leading a healthy life?  Are there areas you need to improve to be healthier?  Share your challenges and successes in the comments below!

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  5. These are all certainly true. I need to live a better lifestyle. I could eat more healthy and exercise more then I do. I think this is a wonderful post too!

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  6. I struggle with chronic pain and sleep is my number one problem. Even though I sleep plenty of hours, I don’t wake up very often feeling refreshed. It is frustrating but it is a symptom of Fibromyalgia.

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    • I had the exact same thing for the past 2 years and was just diagnosed with a vitamin D deficiency. After a couple of weeks on a heavy dose of vitamin D, a significant amount of the pain and fatigue is gone. I can definitely relate to sleep issues!

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  7. I have been eating a lot healthier this year. I need to try to get more exercise in the day.

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  14. Hey April,

    Honestly its true and a nice post this one. If your blood group is positive it is not enough, you should have positive attitude in your life too. Hahaha!!

    I will keep the rule 4 in my mind because sometime i make excuses and I admit it. These seven habits are like Seven Wonders of the
    World. Seven wonders make our world beautiful and these seven habits make our life beautiful.

    We all should have discipline in our life. Keep motivating others.

    With Regards,

    Suraj Kumar

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  15. I definitely agree that going with eating habits change is much easier than going for a diet. Eliminating a food from your life can be must easier than trying to moderate it, which always failed for me. Thanks for sharing!

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  20. Taking care of health is something that must be done since young, they are food habits that change a whole life.
    I love the post!

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  21. Exercise, together with a healthy calcium intake, builds strong bones. Weight-bearing exercises, like running, walking and weight-lifting, help lower your odds of getting osteoporosis as you grow older, according to experts.Ideally, you should start when you’re young, but it’s never too late to pick up the habit. Even a brisk walk can help, say metabolic disease specialists.

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  22. Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help maintain weight loss. When you engage in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn. You don’t need to set aside large chunks of time for exercise to reap weight-loss benefits. If you can’t do an actual workout, get more active throughout the day in simple ways by taking the stairs instead of the elevator or revving up your household chores.

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  23. Thanks for this post. I really need to learn the habit of planning my meals. Not that I haven’t already began it. I just need it to become a habit. With that ticked, I don’t think being healthy would be a challenge for me again.

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  25. hello Mins,

    very valuable tips on a health issue i agree with all your terms. health is very crucial for us, today strees is the main reason of many disease occur to your body. for a proper health we have to control our daily stress. yoga is one of the purist meditation for health.

    proper diet is also effective for our health we should avoid junk food. eat some veggies item and low chalosterol food.
    give your body rest at least 6 to 7 hours daily and do some work out. make it a routine for every day in your life you will see some changes in our body. i really want to say thanks for this post.

    thanku
    aman.

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  26. Great article. Unfortunately nor everyone understands that in order to be healthy you need to be aware of what food are you putting in your body, how much water you drink or how much you do physical exercises.
    Food must be a fuel and every bite you eat must contain nutrition and not empty calories though. So if your diet is a healthy food – go for it!

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  30. I loved that you said that moderation is a key to everything especially when it comes to food. My sister tried to follow a healthy lifestyle, but there is one thing she cannot beat – a healthy diet. She does not plan her meals as advised here and ends up eating what she has when she wants. I will make sure to pass this article to her, and maybe she will change her eating habits!

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  35. Get enough sleep. When you don’t rest well, you compensate by eating more. Usually it’s junk food. Get enough rest and you don’t need to snack to stay awake. Also, lack of sleep causes premature aging, and you wouldn’t want that.

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  37. Hi April Mims,

    Good post. I like the habits you have mentioned. Habits they need to be for no change will be visible immediately.

    I really like that we do not need to diet. If the food habit is healthy, we can go for what we love once in a while.

    The tips about staying active and planning workouts are superb. I would likle to read more of your articles.

    -Naveen

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  39. This is a very nice post. It is also very helpful for us. I have been searching this type of tutorial because I love careers , Some days ago I read an article about habits-healthy-people, but this post is better than post.

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  40. Very useful blog!!

    I really like to read it. I am 22 years old and my weight is 81 kg. Due to my overweight, I become very lazy. #4 point is really true. I am physically unhealthy and I always make excuses whenever my mother told me to do some workout. I feel motivated after reading your blog. Thank you so much for sharing such a motivational and informational piece of content.

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  42. hello Get enough sleep. When you don’t rest well, you compensate by eating more. Usually it’s junk food. Get enough rest and you don’t need to snack to stay awake. Also, lack of sleep causes premature aging, and you wouldn’t want .

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  43. It is true the podcast is not related to health, But hearing some soft music can make real life is that what you expect truly to follow your passions.

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  44. Great Post from 1st to the last word. You’re mind 1st step is to control our mind. If we’re able to control it we can do anything. Commitment leads to action and transforms a promise into reality. If someone can do it than can’t we? 🙂

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