When you’re 75 would you like to be able to run a City to Surf race, or still be playing golf, or for that matter riding a motorcycle?
Here is a list of 10 things that will help you make sure the odds are in your favor. These things will give you the greatest chance of living a long and healthy life. A life that allows you to be able to physically do all the things you want to do at a ripe old age.
1. Eat whole foods. Foods without chemicals, preservatives, artificial ingredients; who needs them? Ditch the boxed, packaged, and convenience foods in favor of whole foods, such as fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and fish.
2. Apply what you learned in high school physics. A body in motion stays in motion. Keep yours moving if you want an extended life.
3. Do some heavy lifting; it helps keep your body toned. Strength training not only keeps you from hunching over as you get older, but it also helps prevent osteoporosis.
4. Touch and be touched. Research shows that babies who are not touched do not thrive. Adults suffer too, if you do not have a significant other to touch then go book a massage. Especially a foot massage ooooooh I can feel it now. I love them.
5. Default to yes. Longevity experts agree that maintaining social networks are critical as we age. The more activities, groups and classes you’re involved with, the better your life, and longer of course. Catch up with friends, especially the ones you have not seen in a while.
6. Help others. Volunteering for causes that are important to you or even allowing a friend to bend your ear. Gives you a boost of gratitude and make you realise how lucky you are that you are not in their position. Your experience can be a real asset. You may have been in a similar position in the past and can offer some constructive advice.
7. Live in the moment. Experts, such as Ekhart Tolle, claim that focusing on the ‘here and now’ and taking life one day at a time, helps you stay present, grounded and calm. Don’t think about yesterday, it’s gone and tomorrow is not here yet. So enjoy this second. This works when you’re stressed about something. Been there, done that. It certainly can get you through.
8. Take a mental retreat. Spend a few moments a day dreaming. Imagining your favorite place or scenery will flood you body with feel-good chemicals that reduce stress, boost your immunity, and promote healing. I go to the ocean in my mind most days because I just love water and find I can get lost in my thoughts. It’s also a good way to send me off to sleep at night.
9. Breathe. Monitoring and focusing on your breath is a healing mechanism that has been used for centuries. Take a deep breath in, sip in as much air as you can and slowly sigh it out. I do this at the start of my day, which is usually at sunrise. I do a series of breathing exercises, Ti Chi, and stretching.
10. Think positive. You are what you think. This is enough said on this subject.
All these 10 suggestions will save you on health bills, junk food costs and at the same time you can help others.
As I always say, “If you don’t do different nothing will change.”














