2023-11-03 06:00:00
Finding a balance between work, the attention given to others, rest and recreational activities is a challenge that is well worth achieving for our good health (Illustrative image Infobae)
According to the World Health Organization, lifestyle is the result of a set of habits that allows people to enjoy a balance between physical, mental and social well-being. This comprehensive approach combines healthy eating habits, regular physical activity, care for the environment, social interaction and occupational balance.
“Developing a long and full life is possible. Today we know that maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle at every stage of the life process is essential to achieve it. It is important to recognize that there are different types of lifestyles and that each of them provides different benefits to human development. In that sense, it would be possible, through the incorporation of new habits, to redesign our lifestyle,” said Adriana Fiorino, director of the Department of Occupational Therapy at INECO.
Next, Ms. Fiorino, who is also deputy operational director of Interdisciplinary Programs at INECO, will share nine suggestions to promote a healthy lifestyle:
With this exercise you might identify which tasks are carried out because they must be done and which ones because they want to be done. After this list, you can reflect on the activities that are really important, questioning whether enough time is dedicated to them.
If the result of this analysis indicates that no room is being made for those occupations that the person considers significant, it will be a good time to find a specific space in the agenda and stop postponing them.
Work overload or lack of rest can negatively impact people’s quality of life. Ask yourself questions such as: “Do I maintain a balance between the different activities of my daily life (work, study, household chores, leisure, rest and sleep)?” or “Am I satisfied with the time I dedicate to the activities I want to do and those I should do?” might be useful since they might act as triggers to propose a change.
If these types of links are a challenge or the living conditions mean that one finds oneself outside the familiar context, it is suggested to explore the different existing community tools, such as clubs, associations, volunteer groups, etc., since there are They might find people with common interests who are probably worth knowing.
As demonstrated in previous publications dedicated specifically to nutrition, extensive research shows that various healthy eating patterns, such as the Mediterranean or MIND diet, help maintain brain health.
Participate in activities that involve moderate body movement for more than 150 minutes per week for adults and 60 minutes per day of moderate or vigorous physical activity for children.
Likewise, it keeps people prepared and trained for the demands of everyday life.
These actions will be a great contribution to health and quality of life, nourishing the motivation and energy routine of each individual, which will allow them to face the rest of the activities that may be more challenging. As mentioned above, the key is balance.
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