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:
The 7 Habits of Healthy People
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly says
This lifelong insomniac has always had trouble with #5! 🙂
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Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
I love this post! When I made the commitment to get into better shape, I started to realize just how many excuses I was making for myself. Excuses are excellent for keeping you from reaching your goals.
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Angela Kanellopoulos says
I love this! all these habits and tips are so on point! I love living the healthy life BUT i still enjoy my occasional burgers LOL
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Vera Sweeney says
I love this!! I know in past years I have been so guilty of using excuses, the planning make sa huge difference for sure!
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Kathy says
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!
CHRISTY GARRETT says
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.
April Mims says
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!
Ann Bacciaglia says
I have been eating a lot healthier this year. I need to try to get more exercise in the day.
HilLesha says
Even though I’ve been a vegetarian for several years, I’ve been leaning more towards veganism for a healthier lifestyle. It can be a bit costly, but I haven’t felt this healthy for awhile.
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Amber Killmon says
I could definitely improve some areas in my life, mainly soda consumption. I do try to stay active and choose healthy foods over the junk.
adriana says
These are such great tips! I try and do all of these daily – they’re such important tips for everyone!
Marielle Altenor says
These are great. I need to stop making excuses as to why I’m not active enough.
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Pam De Guzman says
#6 is a common mistake. This will really help me loose wait. Thank you for sharing this. Good Read!
Laurel Santos says
Keeping a healthy lifestyle has been on my new year’s resolution for a couple of years now. Thanks for such insightful article, will definitely try your tips out.
Suraj Kumar says
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
Brian says
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!
healthy life says
Our lifestyle contribute mostly to the majority of diseases we suffer from. Pollution has become almost uncontrollable especially in the less developed countries. industrialization has taken away the future of healthy life, much of synthetic products, waste pollution from industries are almost uncontrollable, our diet and social life contribute significantly to healthy living
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Ronnie Coleman says
This is very accurate! I am happy to have met all of your list. Thank you for putting all your thoughts and ideas about this topic in one article! This is great! Keep it up!
Selene says
Great post! Planning meals and workout is certainly a major key to healthy living. Thanks for sharing!
Healthy Lifestyle Tips says
Great post. Very useful and informative. This is one of the best articles on Healthy Lifestyle Tips. Please keep writing such articles in the near future.
Adri says
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!
pre-workout nutrition says
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.
pre workout nutrition says
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.
Kc Ralph says
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.