Leading a physically and mentally well-balanced existence is the ideal way to live a healthy life style. This is, of course, easier said than done, and there are a great many other things involved. The way you think, what you eat, where you work, where you live, what you do, what your financial situation is, who you know, and so on. You need a certain amount of self-discipline and self-motivation to maintain a sensible daily rhythm. You need to discover what works for you and what doesn't. You need to accept that certain things are beyond your control and there is little point in knocking yourself out about them. You need to understand that leading a healthy life-style is a continual and life-long process. You're never going to reach a point where you can think, oh, it's all okay now, I'm okay, I don't have to make any more effort hereafter – unless you're dead and gone, that is. Life is a chain of continued efforts, an on-going process. Think of yourself as a work of art in progress.

Here are a few healthy living tips. They work for me. Maybe they will work for you. You should always find your own path to living the healthy lifestyle.

1. Everything should be done in moderation – eating, working, resting, playing, maintaining hobbies, socializing, and so on.

2. You should take stock of how you spend your day, so you can reschedule your time, concentrate on important chores, cut down on the inconsequential, and thereby suffer less stress.

3. Don't take on more work or personal responsibilities than you can realistically handle.

4. Do what you love. The money will usually follow.

5. Try to be less materialistic and keep your life simple. It is really unnecessary to keep up with the Joneses. Why buy a car if you can avail of public transport? Why own a cell-phone when you don't really need one? Why beat yourself up trying to upgrade to the latest software when the old one serves you just fine?

6. Pay all your bills regularly and on time. Never take a loan if you're not sure about meeting the monthly payments. Live within your means.

7. You should sleep for at least eight hours every night. A siesta in the afternoon, if possible, is also a good idea and certainly refreshing for your brain.

8. Control your mind. What you think and how you think affects your general well-being. Refuse to entertain negative or self-derogatory thoughts and emotions. This will require practice, especially if you have fallen into the habit of seeing the glass half-empty.

9. Cultivate your spiritual side. You don't have to turn religious and burn candles at public altars, but keeping in touch with your intuition and your inner self is important.

10. Go for comfort over fashion any day.

11. Eat well and healthy. Learn to cook well. Try new recipes. Make meals interesting and fun.

12. Exercise regularly. Go for a short run every morning. Do Yoga. Exercise your eyes regularly, especially if you spend a lot of time in front of the computer. If you have to run errands around the neighborhood, walk or cycle around. Walk up stairways instead of taking the lift.

13. Go for regular medical check-ups. If you have health problems, talk to your doctor and discuss all the options that are available for you. Get a second, third, fourth opinion. Research on the Internet. Don't panic, lose hope, or give up easily.

14. If you have the space, cultivate a garden. Working in a garden is a great form of exercise, and growing plants brings a lovely deal of cheer and satisfaction to the soul. If you don't have the space, make space. You can have your garden in small tubs or containers.

15. Maintain a good social life. Take an interest in other people and help without expecting anything in return whenever possible.

16. Be honest, ethical, polite, and sincere. Don't flatter anyone unless you mean it and don't ever lie.

17. Read books, magazines, newspapers. Be aware of what is going on around you, locally, nationally, and internationally. Try to learn at least one thing new every day.

18. Don't take yourself too seriously. Learn to laugh at yourself.

19. Don't indulge in malicious gossip.

20. Pay attention to the thing that you're doing at any given moment, and do it well.

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